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Jul 30 2008

19 Dallas Convictions Overturned Since Death of Henry Wade

Published by Natalie Roetzel under Criminal Justice

Since the death of legendary Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade in 2001, 19 men have had their convictions called into question in Dallas County as a result of DNA testing.  Yesterday, the Associated Press released an article discussing the legacy of Henry Wade.  A portion of that article is pasted below.  To view the entire […]

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Jun 27 2008

Patrick Waller Cleared by DNA Evidence in Dallas County

Published by Natalie Roetzel under Criminal Justice, dna

In a June 26 press release, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office announced that DNA evidence and an intensive investigation prove that Patrick Waller was wrongfully convicted of aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping back in 1992. The release states:

(DALLAS – June 26, 2008) – Today, the Dallas County District Attorney’s (DA) Office announced that Patrick […]

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Jun 18 2008

Dallas D.A. Locates Real Perpetrator in McGowan Rape Case

Published by Natalie Roetzel under Criminal Justice, dna

The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office announced yesterday that they have located the man who committed the rape that Thomas McGowan was initially convicted of committing. McGowan was released from incarceration in April when DNA testing proved he had been wrongfully convicted of the crime. He was officially exonerated last week when the […]

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