Defense says new evidence includes evidence that could tie the others to crime . Police chief says he 'll take another look at case if court asks . In the spring of 1993 , three 8-year-old boys were found murdered in a drainage ditch not far from their homes . Appeal heard last week in federal court . Damien Echols is on death row ; both serving life sentences .
Defense says new evidence includes evidence that could tie the others to crime . Police chief says he 'll take another look at case if court asks . Appeal heard last week in federal court . Damien Echols is on death row ; both serving life sentences .