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Post-conviction:

“RCMP turns to'Mr. Big' to nab criminals: Shootings, assaults staged in elaborate stings.”
Brian Hutchinson National Post 18/12/04

“Parents of a triple murderer vow to fight: 'We should have screamed out loud'”
Brian Hutchinson National Post. 13/11/04

“Sentencing closes 10–year murder case.”
Tracy Johnson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Still making their case — As sentencing nears, Burns, Rafay fight murder convictions.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal
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The verdict:

“GUILTY: Jury convicts Burns, Rafay 10 years after brutal killings.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Jury finds Burns, Rafay guilty in '94 triple murder.”
Sara Jean Green and Christine Clarridge, Seattle Times
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THE TRIAL:

“Defense attacks Burns–Rafay evidence.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Rafay was 'somewhere else': Teens were seen at theater at time of killings, defense stresses.”
Tracy Johnson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer  

“Prosecutor ties Rafay murders to Iraq beheading.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Burns–Rafay defense raises specter of religious murder.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Rafay lawyer challenges evidence.”
Sara Jean Green, Seattle Times

“On witness stand, Burns denies charges of murder.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Fear caused confession to killings, Burns says.”
Sara Jean Green, Seattle Times

“Defense attempts to discredit major witness in Burns–Rafay trial.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“As Burns–Rafay trial nears end, a nagging question remains.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Friend's murder adds new twist to Burns–Rafay trial.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Witness says Burns, Rafay described murders — Ex–schoolmate's story, however, has changed drastically over time.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Burns–Rafay defense attorney goes after Bellevue detective.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Murder suspect sought help to sell estate, cousin says — Atif Rafay also missed family's memorial service.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Rafay defense plays up family harmony: Police theory of slayings is attacked on trial's 2nd day.”
Tracy Johnson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Burns, Rafay defense offers hit man theory — Trial continues Monday with the first witness.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal
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Pre-trial rulings and arguments:

“Judge bars evidence pointing to other suspect.”
Noel Brady, King County Journal

“Detectives' work at issue in slayings.”
Sara Jean Green, Seattle Times

“Delays big issue in Rafay case; prosecutors slow to share evidence, defense complains.”
Michael Ko, Seattle Times 27/07/01

“Defense in Rafay killings says FBI memo mentions possible terrorist involvement.”
Mike Carter, Louis T. Corsaletti, Seattle Times 8/04/00
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The Rafay murders:

“Was Greed Motive In Rafay Slayings? — Suspects Didn't Adopt Life Of Luxury”
Susan Byrnes, Seattle Times 6/08/95

“Son's Alibi Verified For Night Of Family's Murder, Say Police.”
Nancy Montgomery, Seattle Times 16/07/94

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