The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to take a closer look at critical evidence used in the conviction of a man found guilty in the 2022 killings of a Concord couple.
Logan Clegg was convicted of second-degree murder in the deaths of Steve and Wendy Reid and is currently serving a sentence of 50 years to life in prison. Now, the state’s highest court has directed a trial court to re-examine how certain cellphone data was obtained and whether it should have been admitted during the original proceedings.
The case centers on evidence police used to locate Clegg months after the killings. Investigators tracked him to Vermont using cellphone data, which became a key component of the prosecution’s case.
In his appeal, Clegg’s attorneys argued that law enforcement accessed that data without following proper warrant procedures, violating his constitutional rights. They contend officers had enough time to seek judicial authorization but instead proceeded without it.
During the trial, police testified that they believed Clegg was preparing to leave the country. Officers said they acted quickly because they feared waiting for a warrant could take too long under the circumstances.
That justification is now under renewed scrutiny.
In its order issued Tuesday, the Supreme Court did not overturn Clegg’s conviction. However, it agreed that the lower court should revisit whether the cellphone evidence was lawfully obtained and properly admitted at trial.
Legal analyst Patricia LaFrance said the ruling marks an important step but does not immediately change Clegg’s status.
“This doesn’t mean the conviction has been reversed,” she said. “It means the court needs to take another look at that specific issue.”
If the lower court ultimately determines the evidence should have been excluded, it could lead to a new trial. In that scenario, prosecutors would be required to proceed without the disputed cellphone data.
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office said it is reviewing the Supreme Court’s decision.
A hearing on the matter has been ordered to take place before June 15, setting the stage for the next phase in a case that has drawn significant attention across the state.
