Paul Terry
Time Served: 26 years
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State: Illinois
Charge: Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape, Deviate Sexual Assault, and Indecent Liberties with a Child
Conviction: Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape, Deviate Sexual Assault, and Indecent Liberties with a Child
Sentence: 200 to 400 Years
Incident Date: 01/14/76
Conviction Date: 04/27/77
Exoneration Date: 08/22/03
Served: 26 years
Race of Defendant: African American
Status: Exonerated by DNA
Contributing Causes of Conviction: Eyewitness Misidentification, Government Misconduct
Type of Crime: Homicide Related, Sex Crimes
Race of Victim: Latino
Death Penalty Case: no
Accused Plead Guilty: No
The Alternative Perpetrator Identified: No
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