# Levi Bellfield to undergo DNA test in Russell murders case

Convicted murderer Levi Bellfield will provide a DNA sample for testing related to the 1996 murders of Lin and Megan Russell. The test aims to determine if Bellfield, already serving life for other murders, is linked to the unsolved killings. This development could provide closure in a notorious cold case.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jul/11/levi-bellfield-to-have-dna-test-in-connection-with-lin-and-megan-russell-murders) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:48 GMT