Prosecutor in a Beaverton cold case murder contradicted DNA experts in closing argument

By Michelle Wiley (OPB) and Conrad Wilson (OPB)
May 20, 2025 1 p.m. Updated: May 20, 2025 9:09 p.m.

Robert Atrops was convicted last month for the cold case murder of his wife. Statements made during the trial showcased the flexibility attorneys have in their closing arguments to interpret the evidence.