Freedom After 43 Years
In 2021, after decades of advocacy by the Midwest Innocence Project and the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, a judge finally overturned his conviction. Kevin walked free after 43 years behind bars, making it the longest confirmed wrongful conviction in Missouri’s history.
No Compensation From the State
Shockingly, Missouri law denied him any financial compensation because his exoneration did not involve DNA evidence, which is the only basis for state compensation in wrongful conviction cases.
Community Support
In response to this injustice, the Midwest Innocence Project launched a GoFundMe campaign that raised more than $1 million to help Kevin rebuild his life.
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