Lena Triano in 1937
Due to laws in 1976, Carlton Franklin is being tried as a juvenile. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. Since he is 51 years old now, that is basically a life sentence. He has previously spent 20 years in prison for kidnapping.
Cold case arrest: N.J. man accused of involvement in 1976 rape, murder of Westfield woman
1976 Cold Case Solved: Carlton R. Franklin Arrested For Lena Triano’s Murder Four Decades Later
Arrest Made in 1976 Murder of Westfield Resident Lena Triano
Murder trial to begin for 51-year-old man charged as juvenile
Police placed then-15-year-old at scene of 1976 Westfield murder, prosecution says
Chilling crime scene photos open trial of N.J. man accused in 1976 murder
Defense argues DNA evidence proves innocence of N.J. man accused of 1976 murder
N.J. man accused in 1976 murder said he didn’t know victim
Defense: There’s lots of doubt in 1976 rape-murder
Carlton Franklin in 1979 and 2012
