Wrongly Convicted Database Record
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Murder |
Sentence: |
60 years |
Years Imprisoned: |
18 |
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Year Convicted: |
1987 |
Year Cleared: |
2005 |
U.S. State or Country of Crime: |
Washington |
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Result: |
Judicially Exonerated Released |
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"David Crane was wrongly convicted of felony murder when no such crime existed in Washington State. No criminal intent supporting a murder charge was presented by the prosecution, and his conviction was vacated on January 14, 2005 by a Washington State Superior Court Judge. Released on January 14, 2005." |
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"Conviction vacated on January 14, 2005 by a Washington State Superior Court Judge" |
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Age When Imprisoned: |
27 |
Age When Released: |
44 |
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Male |
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Information Source 1: |
"Man Who Killed his 3-year-old nephew to go free, Tracy Johnson, Seattle Times, January 15, 2005, pg. B1, B3" |
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