Convicted for the murder of Bertram Thomas in Springfield, OH. during the Winter of 1996, Jermane Scott has spent the entirety of his adult life serving life without parole in various Ohio prisons. Whilst always maintaining his innocence, it has not been until this year that Scott has succeeded in gaining legal representation to appeal … Continue reading From The Inside Out—Legal Representation & Covid-19 Behind Bars.
Despite 5 trials, dubious blood spatter evidence, and key testimony given by a jailhouse informant, Walter Barton is due to be executed by the state of Missouri tomorrow, May 19th. Barton, sentenced to death for the 1991 murder of Gladys Kuehler in Christian County, MO, has been tried no fewer than 5 times in a … Continue reading Walter Barton’s Stay Of Execution Overturned By 8th Circuit.
Jermane Scott is serving life without parole for the 1996 murder of Bertram Thomas, in Springfield, OH. He has currently been fighting his wrongful conviction for 23 years. Here he speaks candidly about his past experiences, and the present unfolding crisis of Covid-19. I find myself today with many conflicting thoughts and feelings regarding … Continue reading From The Inside Out: Hopes, Fears & COVID-19
* Melissa Calusinski's status hearing has been postponed. Judge Martha Pacold made the decision to reschedule initially on Feb. 27th. Due to the ongoing Corona-virus pandemic no further details as to when Melissa's appeal will resume have yet been released-as of April 29th, 2021 The case of Melissa Calusinski, sentenced to 31 years in prison … Continue reading Melissa Calusinski: Status Hearing Set For February 28th.
Melissa Calusinski's post-conviction attorney Kathleen Zellner filed her clients Writ of Habeas Corpus this past Wednesday, March. 27th. Calusinski, currently 10 years into a 31 year sentence for the aggravated battery, and first degree murder of 16-month-old toddler Benjamin Kingan, will be seeking fresh eyes and minds to look into a case that began with … Continue reading Melissa Calusinski Seeks Habeas Corpus Over Death Of Toddler Benjamin Kingan.
The latest twists in the 'Making a Murderer' saga come not only from Avery attorney Kathleen Zellner, but also from retired sheriff 's department officer Andrew Colborn. Two announcements on the same day from different camps have been keeping followers of the series busy. While Kathleen Zellner announced that she had filed a motion for … Continue reading Pot, Meet Kettle
By now you've probably got an idea of what the Charles Wilcox case is about. If not, you can read my first piece here. In breaking this case down and doing the research, we look at a lot of different sources for information. One thing we did after hearing Charles Wilcox's version of events was … Continue reading Charles Wilcox And The Other Suspects…Or Lack Of?
Valentino Dixon, recently exonerated in the death of Torriano Jackson, will be back in court on November 7, 2018 for “re-sentencing.” Yes, you read that right. The Department of Corrections wants Valentino to be on a supervised release for 3 years for a previous charge, unrelated to his exoneration. Valentino, who has never shied away … Continue reading Valentino Dixon Due Back In Court
Long Awaited Introduction to the Charles Wilcox case. It's definitely going to be one to follow!
Valentino Dixon, wrongfully convicted for the death of Torriano Jackson, walked out of an Erie County courthouse a free man on September 19, 2018. It took 27 years to be exonerated for this crime, and now Valentino is starting a new life. His story, unlike others, has caught the attention of the world, and people … Continue reading How Freedom Looks – Valentino Dixon
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