National Registry of Exonerations
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The Registry collects, analyzes and disseminates information about all known exonerations of innocent criminal defendants in the United States. Visit us at exonerationregistry.org
In 1996, Elwood Jones was sentenced to death for the murder of a hotel guest in Blue Ash, Ohio. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence withheld by the prosecution that pointed to other suspects and contradicted the prosecution's forensic evidence.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:43 AM
In 1996, Elwood Jones was sentenced to death for the murder of a hotel guest in Blue Ash, Ohio. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence withheld by the prosecution that pointed to other suspects and contradicted the prosecution's forensic evidence.
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In 1988, David Turner received a sentence of life in prison without parole after being convicted of murder in Philadelphia. He was #exonerated in 2025 after the state's only eyewitness recanted her testimony and additional evidence that undermined her credibility.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM
In 1988, David Turner received a sentence of life in prison without parole after being convicted of murder in Philadelphia. He was #exonerated in 2025 after the state's only eyewitness recanted her testimony and additional evidence that undermined her credibility.
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In 1983, Richard Luna was sentenced to six years in prison for a sexual assault in Ventura County, California. He was exonerated in 2025 when DNA testing on the biological evidence in the case excluded him and implicated another man as the actual perpetrator.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:17 AM
In 1983, Richard Luna was sentenced to six years in prison for a sexual assault in Ventura County, California. He was exonerated in 2025 when DNA testing on the biological evidence in the case excluded him and implicated another man as the actual perpetrator.
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In 1994, James Pugh was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a young mother in a suburb of Buffalo, N.Y.. He was #exonerated in 2025, after DNA testing excluded him as a contributor to genetic material at the crime scene, along with other factors.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:35 AM
In 1994, James Pugh was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a young mother in a suburb of Buffalo, N.Y.. He was #exonerated in 2025, after DNA testing excluded him as a contributor to genetic material at the crime scene, along with other factors.
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This month, the Registry marked another powerful milestone. Individual exonerees have collectively lost over 35,000 years to wrongful imprisonment. Our longest incarceration list -- all exonerees who lost 25 years or more -- now includes over 330 names. Visit exonerationregistry.org for more info.
December 31, 2025 at 1:26 AM
This month, the Registry marked another powerful milestone. Individual exonerees have collectively lost over 35,000 years to wrongful imprisonment. Our longest incarceration list -- all exonerees who lost 25 years or more -- now includes over 330 names. Visit exonerationregistry.org for more info.
In 1990, Eric Wright was sentenced to 150 years in prison for the robbery and shooting of two people at a Circle K store in Memphis, Tenn. He was #exonerated in 2025 after fingerprints from the scene of the crime were identified as those of a convicted robber.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
In 1990, Eric Wright was sentenced to 150 years in prison for the robbery and shooting of two people at a Circle K store in Memphis, Tenn. He was #exonerated in 2025 after fingerprints from the scene of the crime were identified as those of a convicted robber.
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In 1998, Rickey "Fuquan" McGee was sentenced to life in prison in Boston for the robbery and murder of a convenience store clerk. He was exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that police and prosecutors withheld evidence.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
In 1998, Rickey "Fuquan" McGee was sentenced to life in prison in Boston for the robbery and murder of a convenience store clerk. He was exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that police and prosecutors withheld evidence.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#GivingTuesday is just a day away. Help us help keep the delivery of #justice on track in our legal system with a donation to NRE. To donate, visit our home page at exonerationregistry.org and use the button in the upper right corner.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
#GivingTuesday is four days away. Please consider visiting our home page at exonerationregistry.org, seeing the work we do and clicking on the "Donate" button in the upper right corner to support our work.
In 2012, Vincent Wallace was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a former police officer in Philadelphia. He was #exonerated in 2023, after a court ruled that a detective in the case had a well-documented history of witness tampering.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In 2012, Vincent Wallace was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a former police officer in Philadelphia. He was #exonerated in 2023, after a court ruled that a detective in the case had a well-documented history of witness tampering.
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19057
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Joe David Padron was sentenced to life in prison for murder in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 2004. He was #exonerated in 2025, after presenting evidence that jailhouse informants had testified falsely and the only eyewitness to the shooting was mistaken in his ID.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Joe David Padron was sentenced to life in prison for murder in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 2004. He was #exonerated in 2025, after presenting evidence that jailhouse informants had testified falsely and the only eyewitness to the shooting was mistaken in his ID.
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This month, the Registry increased its public coding significantly. Now, users can instantly export and download more coding variables than ever, including more granular variables for core codes, data on recantations, victims, the criminal investigation, and much more.
November 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This month, the Registry increased its public coding significantly. Now, users can instantly export and download more coding variables than ever, including more granular variables for core codes, data on recantations, victims, the criminal investigation, and much more.
In 1991, William Jamerson was sentenced to 34 years in prison for rape and robbery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was #exonerated in 2025 after DNA testing excluded him as the rapist.
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/13776
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/13776
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
In 1991, William Jamerson was sentenced to 34 years in prison for rape and robbery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was #exonerated in 2025 after DNA testing excluded him as the rapist.
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/13776
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/13776
The National Registry of Exonerations reached another milestone this month, documenting our 3,750th case history since 1989. Our mission to continue tracking wrongful convictions continues forward. Visit us at our new home page exonerationregistry.org to learn more about our work and these cases.
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The National Registry of Exonerations reached another milestone this month, documenting our 3,750th case history since 1989. Our mission to continue tracking wrongful convictions continues forward. Visit us at our new home page exonerationregistry.org to learn more about our work and these cases.
In 2000, Daniel Pina was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 1997 murder of a cab driver in Dorcester, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that he had falsely confessed and that his co-defendant had falsely implicated him.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:35 AM
In 2000, Daniel Pina was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 1997 murder of a cab driver in Dorcester, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that he had falsely confessed and that his co-defendant had falsely implicated him.
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In 2019, John "Brandon" Lamotte of Frankfort, Ky., was convicted of first-degree assault in the stabbing of a neighbor. He was exonerated in 2025, after the neighbor recanted her trial testimony, and an appellate court ruled the conviction had insufficient evidence.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
In 2019, John "Brandon" Lamotte of Frankfort, Ky., was convicted of first-degree assault in the stabbing of a neighbor. He was exonerated in 2025, after the neighbor recanted her trial testimony, and an appellate court ruled the conviction had insufficient evidence.
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In 1976, Raymond Gaines was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a murder in Roxbury, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that police officers falsely testified that he had confessed and police reports that supported his innocence.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
In 1976, Raymond Gaines was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a murder in Roxbury, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that police officers falsely testified that he had confessed and police reports that supported his innocence.
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Great reporting has made a difference in a number of #exonerations over the years. If you are aware of an effort that matches that description, consider making a nomination in the award detailed here: tinyurl.com/dwyerawardinfo
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Great reporting has made a difference in a number of #exonerations over the years. If you are aware of an effort that matches that description, consider making a nomination in the award detailed here: tinyurl.com/dwyerawardinfo
In 1983 and again in 1988, Subramanyam Vedam was convicted of murdering his friend near State College, Pa. He was #exonerated in 2025, after his attorneys discovered reports from the FBI that discredited the forensic testimony connecting Vedam to the crime.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In 1983 and again in 1988, Subramanyam Vedam was convicted of murdering his friend near State College, Pa. He was #exonerated in 2025, after his attorneys discovered reports from the FBI that discredited the forensic testimony connecting Vedam to the crime.
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In 2019, Patience Frazier was sentenced to 2 years and six months to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of her son in Winnemucca, Nev. She was #exonerated in 2025 based on medical evidence that the child was stillborn.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
In 2019, Patience Frazier was sentenced to 2 years and six months to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of her son in Winnemucca, Nev. She was #exonerated in 2025 based on medical evidence that the child was stillborn.
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Indecent exposure, truth serum, and a prosecutor named King. Read about our latest addition to our Pre-1989 #exoneration files, the case of Robert Williams Jr., from 1950.
Access the case history for this exoneration at: https://ow.ly/RI0T50Xbtsr
Access the case history for this exoneration at: https://ow.ly/RI0T50Xbtsr
October 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Indecent exposure, truth serum, and a prosecutor named King. Read about our latest addition to our Pre-1989 #exoneration files, the case of Robert Williams Jr., from 1950.
Access the case history for this exoneration at: https://ow.ly/RI0T50Xbtsr
Access the case history for this exoneration at: https://ow.ly/RI0T50Xbtsr
In 2010, Michael Pearson was sentenced to 60 years in prison after he was convicted of felony counts stemming from an attack and robbery in Manning, S.C. He was #exonerated in 2025 after his co-defendant admitted that Pearson was not involved.
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October 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
In 2010, Michael Pearson was sentenced to 60 years in prison after he was convicted of felony counts stemming from an attack and robbery in Manning, S.C. He was #exonerated in 2025 after his co-defendant admitted that Pearson was not involved.
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In 2012, Tyree Musier was convicted of murder in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was #exonerated in 2025, after prosecutors said they had failed to disclose evidence pointing to the real killer.
Read more on this case: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14912
Read more on this case: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14912
October 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In 2012, Tyree Musier was convicted of murder in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was #exonerated in 2025, after prosecutors said they had failed to disclose evidence pointing to the real killer.
Read more on this case: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14912
Read more on this case: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14912
In 1999, 18-year-old Oscar Eagle was sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for attempted murder in Los Angeles. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that he was elsewhere at the time of the shooting, plus several other factors.
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14886
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14886
September 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
In 1999, 18-year-old Oscar Eagle was sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for attempted murder in Los Angeles. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that he was elsewhere at the time of the shooting, plus several other factors.
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14886
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14886
In 1998, Bryan Hooper Sr. was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was #exonerated in 2025 after his chief accuser admitted that she had committed the murder and falsely implicated Hooper.
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14838
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14838
September 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
In 1998, Bryan Hooper Sr. was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was #exonerated in 2025 after his chief accuser admitted that she had committed the murder and falsely implicated Hooper.
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14838
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14838