WRONGFUL MURDER CONVICTIONS

The following are restricted to those prisoners who were released because of court findings of strong evidence of innocence. How can wrongful convictions occur? The Chicago Tribune's scathing expose explains how it has been done in Illinois.

NON-CAPITAL MURDER

Illinois

• Kenneth Adams & William Rainge (1), Chicago (1996)
• Kenneth Adams & William Rainge (2), Chicago (1996)
• James Newsome, Cook County (1995)
• Lionel Lane, Kane County, (1995)
• John Alomodovar, Cook County (1995)

United States

• Williamson & Fritz (Oklahoma, 1999)
• Susie Mowbrie (Texas, 1998)
• 2 Released after 5 years in prison (Washington, 1995)
• Clarence Chance, Los Angeles (1992)
• Kevin Green, Los Angeles (mid 1990s)
• Abolish Now Information

CAPITAL MURDER

Illinois, Death Row

• Wrongful Capital Convictions in Illinois

U.S., Death Row

• Randall Adams (Texas, 1989)

Papers and other Information

• "Some 20th Century Wrongful Executions" (by Mike Radelet)

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