“He slid toward the kitchen—such a wonderful place for a predator; always a weapon in easy reach. He picked up a knife and weighed its balance in his hand. He headed straight for the first bedroom door. There, 10-year-old Joel Kirkpatrick dreamed his...
The not guilty verdict in the Casey Anthony case was one possibility that never crossed my mind. Although I never thought it was possible that she would get the death penalty, I did think she could be convicted of premeditated murder. I also could conceive of a...
At the tenth anniversary celebration of the Downstate Illinois Innocence Project on Monday night, I was the main speaker and a recipient of a Defender of the Innocent award. I cannot find the words to express how incredible it was to be at an event with Julie Rea...
Time for a personal note. I’m heading up to Springfield, Illinois, to the Tenth Anniversary Celebration of the Downstate Illinois Innocence Project this Monday. The reason I’m going is to accept a Defender of Innocents award. I am thrilled, honored and...
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