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Former Detective Claims Inadequate Investigation in Maze Case

12/17/2025

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A former detective says the investigation into the murder of Russell Maze and Kaye Maze's infant son was inadequate.
The original medical examiner has retracted his Shaken Baby Syndrome diagnosis, stating it was incorrect.
The District Attorney's Office now asserts that Russell Maze and Kaye Maze are innocent.
Despite these developments, Russell Maze remains imprisoned, serving a life sentence for a crime committed 25 years ago.

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Story summary

A former detective says the investigation into the murder of Russell Maze and Kaye Maze's infant son was inadequate.
The original medical examiner has retracted his Shaken Baby Syndrome diagnosis, stating it was incorrect.
The District Attorney's Office now asserts that Russell Maze and Kaye Maze are innocent.
Despite these developments, Russell Maze remains imprisoned, serving a life sentence for a crime committed 25 years ago.