Falsely Imprisoned for 21 Years: Tyra Patterson

in tyra-patterson •  8 years ago 

As a fan and follower of the Innocence Project, I learn countless heart-breaking stories of lives stolen by an incompetent or corrupt justice system. Rarely are the victims female. Enter Tyra Patterson, who was accused of murdering a teenager at age 19 (the victim was white). The false confession used to convict her is undermined by the fact that a 911 call was never presented at trial. 

She's 40 now and has been a model inmate for decades. She had steadfastly proclaimed her innocence and have even convinced many Republicans. Currently, there's a Petition to pressure Gov. Kasich into granting clemency.   The articles are worth reading.

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