Kirk Odom
Time Served: 31 Years
The Innocence Project did not have a role in exonerating this person. For the full history and details of this case, please visit the National Registry of Exonerations at the link below.
State: District Of Columbia
Charge: Rape while armed, sodomy, armed robbery, first degree burglary while armed
Conviction: Rape while armed, sodomy, armed robbery, first degree burglary while armed
Sentence: 20-66 Years
Incident Date: 02/24/81
Conviction Date: 09/09/81
Exoneration Date: 07/13/12
Served: 31 Years
Race of Defendant: African American
Race of Victim: Caucasian
Status: Exonerated by DNA
Contributing Causes of Conviction: Eyewitness Misidentification, Unvalidated or Improper Forensic Science
Type of Forensic Science Problem: Hair Analysis
Death Penalty Case: no
Accused Plead Guilty: No
Type of Crime: Sex Crimes
The Alternative Perpetrator Identified: Yes
Share this case
Help us advocate for the innocent by sharing cases from the Innocence Project.