NH Supreme Court Orders Second Look at Evidence in Hiking Trail Double Murder

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The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ordered a second review of key evidence used to convict Logan Clegg for the 2022 murders of Steve and Wendy Reid on a hiking trail in Concord, New Hampshire. Clegg was arrested after detectives used cellphone data to track his location, but the court ruled that proper procedures were not followed in using that evidence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of following proper legal procedures when using digital evidence like cellphone data, which can have a significant impact on criminal convictions. The court’s decision to send the case back for further review raises questions about the strength of the evidence against Clegg and the potential for his conviction to be overturned.

The details

Clegg was found guilty of shooting and killing Steve and Wendy Reid while they were walking on a hiking trail in Concord, New Hampshire in 2022. Their bodies were later found dragged into the woods and covered with leaves, sticks and debris. Prosecutors said that shell casings and bullet fragments found at the crime scene and at Clegg’s nearby tent site were consistent with a 9mm handgun that was linked to Clegg. However, Clegg’s lawyers argued that the analysis of the shell casings and bullets could not conclusively tie them to Clegg’s gun.

• In 2022, Steve and Wendy Reid were murdered on a hiking trail in Concord, New Hampshire.
• Clegg was arrested and convicted for the murders in 2023.
• In 2026, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ordered a second review of the evidence used to convict Clegg.

What’s next

The case will be sent back to the New Hampshire Superior Court for further review of the evidence used to convict Clegg.