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Closed Case Resulting in Release: Charles Erickson

Charles Erickson was released from prison on January 9, 2023 On January 9, 2023, Charles Erickson's lawyer, Landon Magnusson stated, "Today is the day to...

Closed Case Resulting in Release: Nicole “Nyki” Kish

Nyki Kish was convicted on March 1, 2011, of second-degree murder for the stabbing death of Ross Hammond in Toronto, Canada, on August 8,...

Closed Case: Hank Skinner (Requires Additional Testing)

Henry “Hank” Skinner, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at a hospital in Galveston, Texas, as he continued to fight for his freedom. Hank was...

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Texas death row inmate dies after December surgery for tumor

HOUSTON -- A man who had been on Texas’ death row for nearly 30 years after being convicted in the killings of his girlfriend and...

Charles Erickson released from prison after serving nearly 20 years for Kent Heitholt murder

Erickson, 38, was convicted in 2005 for the murder of Columbia Daily Tribune sports editor Kent Heitholt. He originally confessed to killing Heitholt, but...

Book Recommendation: Trial By Liar: Meredith Kercher Rudy Guede Amanda Knox Raffaele Sollecito

Amazon.com: “Is Amanda Knox innocent? How do you know?” "I was asked these questions hundreds of times over the course of a decade by friends...

Brian Peixoto case update: Back in Court!

Written by Lisa Munger, M.Ed. Advocate Friends and supporters, we are thrilled to inform you all that we are officially back in court! What is...

Snow Files Season 2 Episode 34: Andy the Juror

Andy, a juror from Susan Claycomb’s trial, joins Tam and Ray for an in-depth interview about deliberations from her trial. Jamie’s co-defendant, Susan Claycomb...

Murder in Hawaii: Why Wrongful Convictions Happen

A free 14-part documentary presented by Judges For Justice On Christmas Eve, 1991, 23-year-old Dana Ireland was run over while riding her bicycle on...

Snow Files Season Two: Forensics Edition

Snow Files season two is live! In the first episode, we will focus on the state of the body from the perspective of the...