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Dana Bobo, foregroudn, and Karen Bobo, o his direct right, sit in a courtroom before a hearing in the case of their daughter Holly Bobo's killing Friday, June 14, 2024, in Savannah, Tenn. Zachary Adams, who was convicted in 2017 in Holly Bobo's kidnapping, rape and murder, is seeking a new trial in the case. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

Murder case of Holly Bobo returns to court, 7 years after a Tennessee man’s conviction

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2017 file photo, Dana Bobo, let, father of Holly Bobo testifies in the trial of Zachary Adams as a photo of Holly Bobo is displayed in Savannah, Tenn. Jason Autry pleaded guilty Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 to taking part in the killing of Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo more than nine years ago, but he is expected to be released soon as part of a deal with prosecutors. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)

Tennessee convict pleads guilty in Holly Bobo murder case

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John Dylan Adams looks back at family members after recess was called during a hearing to set a date for his trial in the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Holly Bobo, who disappeared from her rural home more than six years ago, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Savannah, Tenn. (Kenneth Cummings/The Jackson Sun via AP)

Judge sets tentative date for 2nd trial in student’s death

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

This Sept. 25, 2017 photo, shows a sign that reads: &quot;Justice for Holly Bobo,&quot; in Parsons, TN. The town where Holly Bobo lived got some closure when Zachary Adams was convicted of kidnapping, rape and murder Bobo, a Tennessee nursing student. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

Slain woman’s rural hometown seeks healing after trial

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Karen Bobo, right, mother of Holly Bobo, receives a hug from a supporter after a court recess was called Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Savannah, Tenn. A Hardin County jury found Zachary Adams guilty Friday of kidnapping, raping and murdering Holly Bobo. (Kenneth Cummings/The Jackson Sun via AP)

‘Hallelujah’: Slain nursing student’s family praises verdict

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Karen Bobo speaks to Zach Adams during the victim impact statement during the penalty phase of the Holly Bobo murder trial, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 in Savannah, Tenn. Adams, 33, avoided a possible death penalty by agreeing to a sentence of life in prison plus 50 years. A Hardin County jury convicted Adams on Friday of kidnapping, raping and murdering Holly Bobo in 2011. (Kenneth Cummings/The Jackson Sun via AP, Pool)

Man gets life in prison plus 50 years in student’s slaying

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2014 file photo, a poster offering a reward for information in the disappearance of Holly Bobo, is displayed in a store window in Parsons, Tenn. The case against Zachary Adams, a man charged with kidnapping, raping and killing Bobo is “absolutely full of holes” and based on “non-evidence,” a defense attorney said Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Jennifer Thompson delivered closing arguments Thursday in the trial of Adams in Savannah. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

The Latest: Man convicted of murdering nursing student

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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2014 file photo, a poster offering a reward for information in the disappearance of Holly Bobo, is displayed in a store window in Parsons, Tenn. The case against Zachary Adams, a man charged with kidnapping, raping and killing Bobo is “absolutely full of holes” and based on “non-evidence,” a defense attorney said Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Jennifer Thompson delivered closing arguments Thursday in the trial of Adams in Savannah. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Man convicted in kidnap, rape, murder of nursing student

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Zach Adams walks back into the courtroom on day nine of the Holly Bobo murder trail, Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Savannah, Tenn. Zach Adams is charged with felony first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape of Holly Bobo. (Kenneth Cummings/ The Jackson Sun via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Jury to resume work Friday in student’s slaying

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Zach Adams walks back into the courtroom on day nine of the Holly Bobo murder trail, Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Savannah, Tenn. Zach Adams is charged with felony first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape of Holly Bobo. (Kenneth Cummings/ The Jackson Sun via AP, Pool)

Attorney says man is innocent of kidnapping, killing student

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Inmate: Man charged with killing Tennessee woman made threat

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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Brent Booth shows Assistant District Attorney Paul Hagerman where items belonging to Holly Bobo were found by former witnesses who testified. Day five of the Holly Bobo murder trial was held Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Savannah, Tenn. Zach Adams is charged with felony first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape of Holly Bobo. (Kenneth Cummings /The Jackson Sun via AP, Pool)

Agent: State police made mistake in case of slain student

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Jason Autry is sworn in by Judge C. Creed McGinley during Zachary Adams' murder trial, Thursday, Sept. 14, in Savannah, Tenn. Holly Bobo, a 20-year-old nursing student, disappeared from her home in Parsons, Tenn., on April 13, 2011, and Zachary Adams is charged with her kidnapping, rape and murder. (Kenneth Cummings/The Jackson Sun via AP, Pool)

Man says he served as lookout as friend shot Tennessee woman

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Lawrence James opens up a bag of evidence during the Holly Bobo murder trial, Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Savannah, Tenn. Holly Bobo, a 20-year-old nursing student, disappeared from her home in Parsons, Tenn. on April 13, 2011, and Zachary Adams is charged with her kidnapping, rape and murder. (Kenneth Cummings/The Jackson Sun via AP, Pool)

Investigator: Blood from carport matches slain woman’s DNA

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Zachary Adams, left, enters the courtroom after a break in his trial for the kidnapping, rape and murder of nursing student Holly Bobo on Sept. 11, 2017, in Savannah, Tenn. Bobo, 20, disappeared from her home in Parsons, Tenn. on April 13, 2011, and her remains were found in September 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)

The Latest: Mother of slain Tennessee woman faints in court

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Dana Bobo, let, father of Holly Bobo, testifies in the trial of Zachary Adams as a photo of Holly Bobo is displayed Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Savannah, Tenn. Holly Bobo, a 20-year-old nursing student, disappeared from her home in Parsons, Tenn. on April 13, 2011, and Adams is charged with her kidnapping, rape and murder. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)

Prosecutor: Man who killed Holly Bobo lived in ‘dark world’

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

A look at key players in the Holly Bobo murder trial

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FILE - This undated photo file provided by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, shows Holly Bobo who was last seen April 13, 2013. Prosecutors revoked an immunity agreement, 29-year old Shayne Austin could face charges in the disappearance of Bobo from her home near Parsons three years ago. Investigators have not recovered Bobo's body. Two people have been charged with murder and kidnapping in the case, and investigators say there could be more charges forthcoming. (AP Photo/Tennessee Bureau of Investigation)

3rd man could face charges in missing student case

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FILE - This undated photo file provided by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, shows Holly Bobo who was last seen April 13, 2013. A grand jury indicted a second person Tuesday, April 29, 2014, on murder and kidnapping charges in the disappearance of 20-year-old nursing student Holly Bobo three years ago. (AP Photo/Tennessee Bureau of Investigation)

2nd person charged in missing student case

By TRAVIS LOLLER - Associated Press

Police: Suspect in Bobo death threatened brother

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