Logan Clegg appeals conviction in Concord murders, citing unconstitutional search by police

Logan Clegg Appeals Murder Conviction in Concord Case

Logan Clegg is appealing his conviction for the murders of a Concord couple, arguing that police violated his constitutional rights by obtaining his phone data without a warrant.

Details of the Appeal

On the day of his conviction, Clegg consistently claimed innocence and pledged to appeal his double murder conviction to the state Supreme Court. The appeal hearing took place on Wednesday, where Clegg’s attorney presented arguments regarding unlawful evidence collection.

“Concord police violated his constitutional rights when they obtained his phone data without a warrant.”

Background of the Case

Clegg was arrested in October 2022, six months after the murders of Steve and Wendy Reid.
The couple was found shot to death near a hiking path off Loudon Road after taking a walk in the woods close to their home.
Clegg is currently serving two sentences of 50 years to life at the state prison.

Controversy Over Evidence Collection

Concord detectives accessed location, call, and text data from Clegg’s phone by requesting information from his phone company before obtaining a search warrant, according to court documents.

Police can legally request such data without a warrant if there is a “compelling need” for immediate action, but Clegg’s attorney, Thomas Barnard, challenged this justification.

“The urgency wasn’t there. The killings had occurred months earlier, and any threat had dissipated.”

Summary

This case centers on whether the police lawfully obtained critical phone data without a warrant, with Clegg’s defense maintaining the need for immediate police action did not exist months after the murders.

Author’s Conclusion

The appeal highlights ongoing tensions between urgent law enforcement practices and constitutional protections against unlawful searches.

Concord Monitor — 2025-11-12