Steven H. Downs is on trial for the 1993 murder and sexual assault of a woman in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Christopher Williams
Christopher Williams covers courts and daytime crime at the Sun Journal where he has been a staff writer for more than two decades. He reports on local, state and federal courts as well as spot news, crashes, fires and other general mayhem. During his time at the Sun Journal, he has served on Sunday and enterprise staff, covering politics, state government, environmental and health care issues, sometimes tackling investigative stories. When he's not on the beat, Chris enjoys sailing, skiing and restoring his Victorian era home.
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Auburn man’s roommate says Downs had gun at time of 1993 murder
College roommate of Steven H. Downs testifies Downs owned two guns at school in Fairbanks, Alaska, when a woman was murdered on campus.
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Alaska investigators said they struggled to find witnesses in 1993 campus slaying
Friday marked the fifth day of the trial of Steven H. Downs, 47, of Auburn.
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Witness describes suspect in Alaska cold case slaying
An Auburn man is on trial for the sexual assault and murder of an Alaskan woman in 1993.
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Witness says she heard sound like ‘firecrackers’ when Alaskan woman was killed
An Auburn man faces murder and sexual assault charges at his trial in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Auburn man’s murder trial in Alaska delayed by COVID-19
Two participants in the Steven H. Downs case were exposed to COVID-19, a court assistant said.
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Murder trial of Auburn man begins in Alaska with testimony from victim’s friend
Steven H. Downs, now 47, is accused in the 1993 slaying of Sophie Sergie, 20, at a Fairbanks university bathroom.
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Auburn man’s murder trial in Alaska ‘cold case’ scheduled next week
Steven H. Downs was charged in 2019 with raping and murdering an Alaskan woman in 1993 when he was a college student.
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Norway therapist gets probation for health care fraud
Heather Borst must repay the Maine Department of Health and Human Services more than $470,000 for false claims she submitted as a clinical social worker.
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South Carolina man gets 10 years in ‘sadistic’ stalking case
Dustin Beach said recovery and religion have helped him see his wrongdoing and change his ways.