'West Memphis Three' Killers Freed After 18 Years

A district court judge declared that the three men — Damien W. Echols, 36, Jason Baldwin, 34, and Jessie Misskelley Jr., 36, known as the West Memphis Three — who have been in prison since their arrest in 1993,

Earlier today, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelly, and Jason Baldwin—the trio known as the West Memphis Three—were finally released after spending 18 years in jail for the murder of three young boys.

Hurray for DNA!!! It's the one bit of evidence that apparently TRUMPS Clarence Thomas with his "Proof of innocence is not a valid reason for appeal". As far as Steven Branch still thinking the boys are guilty – he's a wee bit of a suspect himself,

Earlier today, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelly, and Jason Baldwin—the trio known as the West Memphis Three—were finally released after spending 18 years in jail for the murder of three young boys.

Reports that the West Memphis Three might be released from prison raised interest in their situation on Twitter this morning. Their murder case has long been a topic of speculation, and many, including Joe Hill and Gerry Duggan, look forward to seeing

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Earlier today, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelly, and Jason Baldwin—the trio known as the West Memphis Three—were finally released after spending 18 years in jail for the murder of three young boys.

Three men convicted of killing three 8-year-old Cub Scouts and dumping their bodies in an Arkansas ditch changed their pleas Friday, resolving a years-long effort to win their freedom. (Aug. 19) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: AP

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, who's office rabidly pursued affirmation of capital convictions of the West Memphis Three, has now been heard from on today's plea bargain that freed them. It's Prosecutor Scott Ellington's doing, he said.

The case of the West Memphis Three was made famous by the HBO documentary, Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills have been set free from the.

After eighteen years of imprisonment, an Arkansas judge granted the West Memphis Three freedom! The men agreed to a plea deal where the men are allowed to maintain their innocence as long as they

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