True Crime Cases from 2003
Cases from 2003 include criminal investigations, trials, and notable events that occurred during the year. Whether they involved new charges, breakthroughs in cold cases, high-profile trials, or tragic incidents that captured national attention, the cases documented here reflect the state of the criminal justice system in 2003. CaseSleuth provides detailed, chronological coverage of each case with timelines, evidence breakdowns, profiles of key people involved, and links to primary sources and media coverage.
2 cases found
Phil Spector Murder Case
ConvictedAlhambra, CA · 2003
Music producer Phil Spector, creator of the "Wall of Sound" recording technique and producer of legendary albums, was convicted in 2009 of the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson at his Alhambra, California mansion. He died in prison in January 2021.
Elizabeth Holmes — Theranos Fraud
ConvictedPalo Alto, CA · 2003
Elizabeth Holmes founded Theranos, a health technology company that claimed to revolutionize blood testing. The technology never worked as promised, and Holmes was convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy in January 2022.