The nearly 50-year-old murder case of Tommy Zeigler has taken a new turn with the discovery of fresh DNA evidence.

Ziegler's attorneys say DNA evidence proves Zeigler didn't commit the murders of his wife and in-laws that landed him on death row almost five decades ago.

After spending close to 49 years on death row, convicted mass murderer Tommy Zeigler could soon win his freedom.

Zeigler was nearly 31 years old when he was sentenced to death for two of the four murders that happened on Christmas Eve, 1975. He turns 80 in July.

William Zeigler was convicted in 1976 of murdering four people inside his Winter Garden furniture store on Christmas Eve, 1975.

After 48 years on death row, Tommy Zeigler finally has succeeded in his battle for testing. The results could mark a ...

After 48 years on death row, Tommy Zeigler finally has succeeded in his battle for testing. The results could mark a breakthrough in his case if State Attorney Monique Worrell ...

before the start of a hearing for Tommy Zeigler, Monday, December 20, 2004. Zeigler finally has the DNA tests he fought years to allow. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Michaeli and Tracey told ...