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A Project of the University of California Irvine Newkirk Center for Science & Society,
University of Michigan Law School & Michigan State University College of Law

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How to use the Registry. First, scroll down until you s​ee the list of names. To sort any of the columns, place the cursor over a column heading, such as AGE, and click on the arrow. You can sort in alphabetical or chronological order or click on a particular value to select just the cases in that category. You can sort on more than one column or even multiple columns: such as STAT​E and COUNTY and CRIME.

The two columns with "Tags" in their labels allow you to sort cases by additional characteristics. At the top of the page, you will see the listing of the various Tags. To see more detailed definitions for these terms, hover over their full names or click on the links. You can only sort for one variable at a time in the TAG columns. To sort for several at once, please download our data as a spreadsheet.

Tags

OM Tags

  • PR: Prosecutor Misconduct
  • OF: Police Officer Misconduct
  • FA: Forensic Analyst Misconduct
  • CW: Child Welfare Worker Misconduct
  • WH: Withheld Exculpatory Evidence
  • NW: Misconduct That Is Not Withholding Evidence
  • KP: Knowingly Permitting Perjury
  • WT: Witnes​s Tampering Or Misconduct Interrogating Co-defendant
  • INT: Misconduct In Interrogation of Exoneree
  • PJ: Perjury By Official
  • PL: Prosecutor Lied In Court

The six columns on the far right of this page display separately the Contributing Factors that contributed to the wrongful conviction. To save space, we use abbreviations. To see definitions of these factors, click on their full names:

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Connected to: National Registry of Exonerations

To search the Registry for a name or keyword, type in the [Search] box. The filter finds cases that contain any of the words you enter if you check Or, or all of them if you check And. Do not use quotation marks. It allows truncation, but not with truncation symbols such as * and !​

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OM Tags
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AdamsDarryl 25BlackTXDallasCIU, IO, NC, P, SASexual Assault25 years19922017DNAP/FA
AdamsRandall Dale28WhiteTXDallasCDC, HPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WTMurderDeath19771989MWIDP/FAOM
Aldape GuerraRicardo 20HispanicTXHarrisHPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PLMurderDeath19821997P/FAOM
AlejandroGilbert35HispanicTXUvaldeSAOF, FA, WH, NW, WT, PJSexual Assault12 years19901994DNAMWIDP/FAF/MFEOM
AllenDennis36BlackTXDallasCDC, CIU, H, IO, JIPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJ, PLMurderLife20002019DNAMWIDP/FAOM
Allen Dennis 32BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale18 years20002003P/FAOM
AlonzoQuintin21HispanicTXDallasCIU, HPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJ, PLMurderLife20032019MWIDP/FAF/MFEOMILD
AlvarezGeorge17HispanicTXCameronJV, NC, POF, WH, NWAssault8 years20062010P/FAOM
ArledgeRandolph26WhiteTXNavarroH, IO, SAMurder99 years19842013DNAP/FAF/MFE
AugustAdrienne23BlackTXWallerPR, OF, NW, KP, WT, PJBurglary/Unlawful Entry20 years20182019MWIDP/FAOMILD
AustinKirkdrick23BlackTXWallerPPR, OF, NW, KP, WT, PJBurglary/Unlawful Entry4 years20182021MWIDP/FAOMILD
BarberJason21WhiteTXUpshurCV, HMurder35 years19972000P/FAF/MFE
BarrowJames28BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale10 years20002003P/FAOM
BarrowLeroy49BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
BenardTroy27BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale3 years20002003P/FAOM
BlackshireJames18BlackTXDallasCIU, CV, NC, P, SAPR, WHChild Sex Abuse40 years19952009P/FAOMILD
BolanderPatsy53WhiteTXHarrisF, NCOF, WH, NW, PJTheftProbation19921996P/FAOMILD
Boyd, Jr.Kenneth Wayne22BlackTXShelbyCV, H, JIPR, WH, NWMurderLife19992013P/FAOM
BrandleyClarence29BlackTXMontgomeryCV, H, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, WTMurderDeath19811990P/FAF/MFEOM
BriggsBrandy19WhiteTXHarrisCV, F, NC, P, SBSChild Abuse17 years20002006P/FAF/MFEILD
Brookins, Jr.Freddie22BlackTXSwisherNCPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJDrug Possession or Sale20 years20002003P/FAOM
BrownAlfred21BlackTXHarrisCDC, HPR, WH, NW, KP, WTMurderDeath20052015MWIDP/FAOM
BrownJoyce Ann33BlackTXDallasF, H, IO, JIPR, WH, NW, KPMurder25 to Life19801990MWIDP/FAOM
BrownLisa47BlackTXHarrisCIU, F, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale7 months20112023P/FAOM
BrownTracy27BlackTXHarrisOF, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or Sale10 to 35 years19922022P/FAOMILD
ByarsBarry24WhiteTXJeffersonCV, NC, P, SAChild Abuse10 years20042005P/FA
CacySonia44WhiteTXPecosA, F, H, IO, NCFA, WH, NW, PJMurder99 years19932017P/FAF/MFEOMILD
Calderon IIIDomingo26HispanicTXAtascosaCV, NC, P, SAChild Sex Abuse10 years20052010P/FA
CantuRobert23HispanicTXBexarNCOF, WH, NW, INT, PJDrug Possession or Sale15 years20092015FCP/FAOM
CapeJohn47WhiteTXBexarCIU, NC, PDrug Possession or Sale10 years20182021P/FA
CastellanoAlfred42HispanicTXBexarAOF, WH, NW, PJArsonProbation19851993P/FAOMILD
CatalanMoises25HispanicTXDallasAssault35 years19972003P/FAILD
ChaneySteven31WhiteTXDallasBM, CIU, H, IOPR, OF, FA, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJ, PLMurderLife19872019DNAP/FAF/MFEOM
Clary, Jr.Dahn41WhiteTXBowieCV, NC, P, SAChild Sex Abuse10 years19982016P/FA
CobyJoyce39BlackTXHarrisCIU, F, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale8 months20132023P/FAOM
CooperMarilyn37BlackTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale3 days20002003P/FAOM
DanzigerRichard18WhiteTXTravisCDC, IO, SAOF, WH, NW, WT, PJSexual AssaultLife19902002DNAP/FAF/MFEOM
DawsKelly44WhiteTXJeffersonCDC, F, NCPR, WHConspiracy12 years20192022FCP/FAOMILD
DayCalvin59WhiteTXBexarNC, SAPR, WH, NWSexual AssaultProbation20132015P/FAOMILD
DayTyrone19BlackTXDallasCIU, IO, NC, PSexual Assault40 years19902023DNAMWIDP/FA
DeebMuneer23OtherTXMcLennanBM, CDC, CV, H, JI, SAMurderDeath19851993P/FAF/MFE
DillardAndre20BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale180 days20112023P/FAOM
DoveGayle41WhiteTXEl PasoCSH, CV, F, NC, SAPR, NW, WTChild Sex AbuseLife19861990P/FAOM
DukeDale42WhiteTXDallasCIU, CV, NC, P, SAPR, WHChild Sex Abuse20 years19922011P/FAOM
ElizondoJoe49HispanicTXJeffersonCV, NC, SAChild Sex AbuseLife19841997P/FA
ElizondoMary Ann27HispanicTXJeffersonCV, F, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse35 years19842005P/FA
ErvinArmenu17BlackTXSwisherJV, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
EubanksRonald25BlackTXDallasCIU, NC, P, IO, SASexual Assault10 years19922017DNAP/FA
FairclothBilly44WhiteTXTravisCIUPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJAssault60 years20122023DNAP/FAF/MFEOMILD
FieldsHilliard25BlackTXDallasCIU, CV, NC, P, SAChild Sex Abuse5 years19972011P/FA
FloresCarlos44HispanicTXBexarCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWAssault3 years20102015P/FAOM
FlowersChristopher29BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale90 days20132023P/FAOM
FowlerMichael 25BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
FranklinBrian34WhiteTXTarrantCV, NC, SAChild Sex AbuseLife19952016P/FAF/MFE
FryJason23BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale3 years20002003P/FAOM
FryVickie25BlackTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
GandyRobert24BlackTXHarrisCDCRobberyLife19902020P/FAF/MFE
GarciaLouis45HispanicTXBexarCIU, NC, PDrug Possession or Sale8 years20182021P/FA
GariepyRonnie Mark32WhiteTXHutchinsonCV, NC, P, SAChild Sex Abuse12 years19922000FCP/FA
GonzalezGonzalo44HispanicTXMcLennanNC, POF, WH, NWAssault5 years20202022P/FAOM
GradneyHarry25BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale8 months20152023P/FAOM
GravesAnthony26BlackTXBurlesonA, CDC, CV, HPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJ, PLMurderDeath19942010P/FAF/MFEOM
GriffithJesse18WhiteTXLubbockIO, NC, PTheft1 year20032017P/FA
GutierrezRogelio16HispanicTXBexarCDC, CIU, CV, IO, JV, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, WTChild Sex Abuse30 years19942020P/FAOM
HallTony25WhiteTXAngelinaCV, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse15 years19932011P/FA
Hall, Jr.Willie36BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale18 years20002003P/FAOM
HarmonRicky Dale35WhiteTXDallasCV, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse30 years19942004P/FA
HarrisJames34BlackTXHarrisCIUOF, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or Sale25 years20102021DNAMWIDP/FAOMILD
HarveyJohn Michael24WhiteTXTarrantCV, NC, SAPR, WH, NWChild Sex Abuse40 years19922005P/FAOM
Henderson, Jr.Cleveland23BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
HenryMandrell21BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale2 years20002003P/FAOM
HernandezAlejandro22HispanicTXEl PasoCDC, HOF, WH, NW, WTMurder99 years19942006P/FAOMILD
HicksRay18BlackTXHarrisNC, POF, WH, NWAttempt, Nonviolent6 months20132022FCP/FAOM
HodgesDevron21BlackTXLavacaNC, PPR, WHRobbery10 years20132015P/FAOM
JacksonChristopher27BlackTXSwisherNCPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJ, PLDrug Possession or Sale20 years20002003P/FAOM
JefferyFrederick34BlackTXHarrisCIU, NCOF, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or Sale25 years20182022P/FAOM
JohnsonAntrone17BlackTXDallasCIU, CV, JV, NC, P, SAPR, WHChild Sex AbuseLife19962009P/FAOM
JohnsonCorey22BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale180 days20122024P/FAOM
KellerDaniel49WhiteTXTravisCDC, CIU, CSH, CV, NC, SAOF, CW, WH, NW, WT, PJChild Sex Abuse48 years19922017P/FAF/MFEOM
KellerFrances41WhiteTXTravisCDC, CIU, CSH, CV, F, NC, SAOF, CW, WH, NW, WT, PJChild Sex Abuse48 years19922017P/FAF/MFEOM
KelleyGregory17WhiteTXWilliamsonCV, JV, SAOF, WTChild Sex Abuse25 years20142019MWIDP/FAOM
KellyDenise27BlackTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale1 year20002003P/FAOM
KellyEliga59BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
KleinCalvin18BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale10 years19992003P/FAOM
KussmaulRichard21WhiteTXMclennanCDC, CV, H, IO, JI, SAOF, WH, NW, WTMurderLife without parole19942019DNAMWIDP/FAF/MFEOMILD
LewisDarren48BlackTXHarrisNC, POther Nonviolent Felony5 years20142017P/FA
Linan-JuarezRexina33HispanicTXBexarCIU, F, NC, PH, PDrug Possession or SaleProbation20182020P/FA
LongJames21WhiteTXMcLennanCDC, CV, P, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, WT, INTSexual Assault20 years19942019DNAMWIDFCP/FAOM
LoveWilliam22WhiteTXSwisherNCPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, PJ, PLDrug Possession or Sale361 years20002003P/FAOM
Luera, Jr.Michael16HispanicTXHendersonCV, JV, NC, P, SAChild Sex Abuse4 years20052023FCP/FA
MaciasFederico31HispanicTXEl PasoCDC, H, JIMurderDeath19841993P/FAILD
Maldonado-NunezAsterio45HispanicTXHarrisCV, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse10 years20132017P/FAILD
MalletSteven49BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale10 months20092021P/FAOM
Mallet, Jr.Otis52BlackTXHarrisCIU, NCOF, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or Sale8 years20112020P/FAOM
MansfieldTroy25WhiteTXWilliamsonCV, NC, P, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, INTChild Sex Abuse3 months19932016FCP/FAOM
MarshallJoseph20BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
Mata Laura21HispanicTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale5 years19992003P/FAOM
MathewsAaron25BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale180 days20132023P/FAOM
MayhughKristie21HispanicTXBexarCSH, CV, F, IO, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse15 years19982016P/FAF/MFE
McCrayVincent36BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale3 years20002003P/FAOM
McCulloughRobert Wayne30WhiteTXMontgomeryCV, NC, SAChild Sex AbuseProbation20002011P/FAF/MFE
McGinnisDamian24BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale7 months20132023P/FAOM
MilesRichard19BlackTXDallasCIU, H, IOPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WTMurder60 years19952012P/FAF/MFEOM
MontgomeryPatrick31WhiteTXDallasCV, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse20 years19872009P/FAF/MFE
MooreJoe55BlackTXSwisherNCPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJ, PLDrug Possession or Sale90 years19992003P/FAOM
MosleySheldon29BlackTXNuecesCV, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse60 years19962013P/FAF/MFEILD
MozeeStanley39BlackTXDallasCIU, H, IO, JIPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, INT, PJ, PLMurderLife20002019DNAFCP/FAOM
MumphreyArthur21BlackTXMontgomeryCDC, CV, SAOF, WHChild Sex Abuse35 years19862006DNAP/FAOM
NolleyJohn22BlackTXTarrantCIU, H, IO, JIPR, WH, NW, KP, WT, PLMurderLife19982018DNAP/FAF/MFEOM
OlivarezDaniel17HispanicTXSwisherJV, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale12 years20002003P/FAOM
PalmerJohn28WhiteTXBexarCIU, CV, NC, P, SAChild Sex Abuse10 years19852020P/FA
PenaJose Luis36HispanicTXLeonNCPR, OF, FA, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or SaleLife20032011P/FAF/MFEOM
PihotaTina41WhiteTXBexarCIU, F, NC, POF, WH, NWAssaultProbation20092016P/FAOMILD
Pitts, Jr.James20WhiteTXMcLennanCDC, CV, P, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, WT, INTSexual Assault20 years19942019DNAMWIDFCP/FAOM
PowellKenneth38BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
Quinney, Jr.Melvin41WhiteTXBexarCIU, CSH, CV, IO, NC, SAOF, CW, NW, WTChild Sex Abuse20 years19912023P/FAF/MFEOM
QuinteroJuan29HispanicTXHarrisCV, NC, P, SAChild Sex Abuse6 years20132019P/FAILD
RamirezElizabeth20HispanicTXBexarCSH, CV, F, IO, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse37 1/2 years19982016P/FAF/MFE
RamirezJesus48HispanicTXLambH, JIPR, OF, WH, NW, WT, PJMurderLife19982008MWIDP/FAOMILD
RenchieShanta38BlackTXHarrisCIU, F, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale90 days20172023P/FAOM
RiveraCassandra19HispanicTXBexarCSH, CV, F, IO, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse15 years19982016P/FAF/MFE
RobinsonBenny22BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale10 years20002003P/FAOM
Ross, Jr. MacArthur40BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale2 years20142023P/FAOM
RussellStephen Lynn26WhiteTXDallasPR, OF, WH, NW, WTRobbery50 years19801990MWIDP/FAOM
ScottMichael17WhiteTXTravisCDC, CV, H, JV, SAMurderLife20022009DNAFCP/FA
ScottRachel32BlackTXHarrisCIU, F, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20172020P/FAOM
SettleDaniel Roy18WhiteTXHaleNC, PPR, OF, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or Sale10 years19992011P/FAOM
SheltonFinaye23BlackTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or SaleProbation20002003P/FAOM
SheltonMichael22WhiteTXMcLennanCDC, CV, P, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, WT, INTSexual Assault20 years19942019DNAMWIDFCP/FAOM
SifuentesAlberto22HispanicTXLambH, JIPR, OF, WH, NW, WT, PJMurderLife19982008MWIDP/FAOMILD
SmithDonald28BlackTXSwisherNCPR, OF, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or Sale12 years20002003P/FAOM
SmithYolanda23BlackTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale6 years20002003P/FAOM
SpriggsTerrence23BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale4 days20132023P/FAOM
SpringsteenRobert17WhiteTXTravisCDC, CV, H, JV, SAMurderDeath20012009DNAFCP/FA
StevensonChristopher22BlackTXWallerPPR, OF, NW, KP, WT, PJBurglary/Unlawful Entry2 years20192021MWIDP/FAOMILD
StricklandRomona23BlackTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale3 days20002003P/FAOM
SuttonJosiah16BlackTXHarrisJV, SAPR, FA, WH, NW, PJSexual Assault25 years19992004DNAMWIDP/FAF/MFEOMILD
ThompsonStephen24WhiteTXDallasCV, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse30 years19912006P/FAF/MFEILD
TimofeyevMikhail34WhiteTXBexarCIU, NC, PAssault54 days20102021P/FA
ToneyMichael19WhiteTXTarrantCV, H, JIPR, OF, WH, NW, WTMurderDeath19992009P/FAOM
ToweryTimothy24BlackTXSwisherNC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale18 years20002003P/FAOM
TuleyWesley27WhiteTXDallasCV, NC, P, SAChild Sex Abuse10 years19972003P/FA
VaraRevat39HispanicTXHarrisNCPR, OF, WH, NW, PJTraffic Offense25 years20072017P/FAOMILD
VasquezAnna19HispanicTXBexarCSH, CV, F, IO, NC, SAChild Sex Abuse15 years19982016P/FAF/MFE
Vaughn, Jr.Tony50BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale180 days20182023P/FAOM
VillegasDaniel16HispanicTXEl PasoCDC, CV, H, IO, JVPR, OF, WH, NW, WT, INT, PJ, PLMurderLife19952018FCP/FAF/MFEOMILD
WallisGregory27WhiteTXDallasCIU, SASexual Assault50 years19892007DNAMWIDP/FA
WashingtonCalvin E.30BlackTXMcLennanBM, H, JI, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WTMurderLife19872001DNAP/FAF/MFEOM
WhiteKareem22BlackTXSwisherNCPR, OF, WH, NW, KP, WT, PJDrug Possession or Sale60 years20002003P/FAOM
WhiteKizzie21BlackTXSwisherF, NCPR, OF, WH, NW, WT, PJDrug Possession or Sale25 years20002003P/FAOM
WilliamsAlberta48BlackTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale10 years20002003P/FAOM
WilliamsAlfred53BlackTXHarrisNCOF, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or Sale30 years19871989P/FAOM
WilliamsJason20BlackTXSwisherNCPR, OF, WH, NW, PJ, PLDrug Possession or Sale45 years20002003P/FAOM
WilliamsJoe Sidney19BlackTXMcLennanBM, H, JI, SAPR, OF, NW, KP, WTMurderLife19871993DNAP/FAF/MFEOM
WilliamsMichelle30BlackTXSwisherF, NC, PPR, OF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale2 years20002003P/FAOM
WilliamsThomas Wayne38BlackTXDallasNCOF, WH, NW, PJDrug Possession or SaleLife19982000P/FAOM
Winfrey, Sr.Richard49WhiteTXSan JacintoH, JIMurder75 years20072010P/FAF/MFE
WoodsCedric44BlackTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale1 year20132023P/FAOM
WyattRickey Dale25BlackTXDallasCIU, IO, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, WT, PJSexual Assault99 years19812012DNAMWIDP/FAF/MFEOMILD
YbarraJames43HispanicTXHarrisCIU, NC, POF, WH, NWDrug Possession or Sale12 days20152024P/FAOM
YurtmanErsan18HispanicTXBexarCDC, CIU, CV, IO, SAPR, OF, WH, NW, WTChild Sex Abuse30 years19942020DNAP/FAOM