Hinsdale Murder Case: DNA Testing Needed

HINSDALE, IL — Dominic Sanders, the suspect in the murder of Hinsdale resident Andrea Urban, appeared in DuPage County court Monday morning and entered a plea of not guilty. No trial date has been set in the murder case, as further testing needs to be done on DNA evidence.

State prosecutors would like to test DNA found on Sanders' left shoe. However, this testing would completely consume the DNA evidence. The defense for Sanders would like an expert present at the testing to ensure its validity.

There is video evidence of Sanders wearing the same pair of shoes on the day of the murder on which the DNA was found, according to prosecutors. Judge Daniel Guerin granted the state's motion for the testing, which will need to occur before a trial date can be set.

Sanders, 30, of University Park, is accused of murdering 51-year-old Urban on May 4 at her home in Hinsdale. Prosecutors allege that after 10 a.m. on May 4, Sanders gained entry to Urban's home. Once inside the home, a physical altercation between Sanders and Urban ensued, resulting in Sanders repeatedly striking Urban in the head and slashing her throat, according to a release from DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. Sanders allegedly fled the scene after killing Urban, according to authorities.

According to a release, Sanders was taken into custody on May 25 and arrested on an unrelated Will County traffic violation. He is currently being held without bond at DuPage County Jail.

Sanders is facing charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery and home invasion in connection with the case.

Photo provided by DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.