Melissa Lucio

Innocence Project’s Best Moments of 2022

Innocence Project’s Best Moments of 2022

As countless people remain behind bars, we reflect on the most uplifting moments of the year

12.06.22 by Alicia Maule

What’s Next for Melissa Lucio, Texas Woman on Death Row

What’s Next for Melissa Lucio, Texas Woman on Death Row

Ms. Lucio was granted a stay by a Texas court just two days before her scheduled execution.

05.02.22 by Innocence Staff

Melissa Lucio Granted Stay of Execution by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Melissa Lucio Granted Stay of Execution by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Melissa Lucio will no longer face execution on April 27.

04.25.22 by Innocence Staff

WATCH: Exoneree and Activist Moms Speak Out Against Melissa Lucio’s April 27 Execution

WATCH: Exoneree and Activist Moms Speak Out Against Melissa Lucio’s April 27 Execution

Moved by Ms. Luciou's story, these moms are calling for Ms. Lucio’s to be spared

04.21.22 by Innocence Staff

John Oliver: “Maddened” That It’s Legal for Police to Lie to Suspects During Interrogations

John Oliver: “Maddened” That It’s Legal for Police to Lie to Suspects During Interrogations

In nearly every state, it’s legal for police to use deceptive tactics during interrogation.

04.18.22 by Rebecca Brown

Melissa Lucio Petitions Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Stay of Execution and Reversal of Her Conviction and Death Sentence

Melissa Lucio Petitions Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Stay of Execution and Reversal of Her Conviction and Death Sentence

Attorneys argue newly discovered evidence shows Lucio is innocent. 

04.15.22 by Innocence Staff

Bipartisan Texas State Senators Join State Representatives in Urging Board of Pardons & Paroles: Spare Melissa Lucio

Bipartisan Texas State Senators Join State Representatives in Urging Board of Pardons & Paroles: Spare Melissa Lucio

Twenty-one Texas state senators signed letter urging the Texas Pardons and Parole Board to recommend granting clemency.

04.14.22 by Innocence Staff

Jury Foreperson Supports New Trial for Melissa Lucio, Other New Evidence in Supplemental Clemency Application

Jury Foreperson Supports New Trial for Melissa Lucio, Other New Evidence in Supplemental Clemency Application

04.12.22 by Innocence Staff

WATCH: Melissa Lucio Asserted Her Innocence More Than 100 Times During Interrogation

WATCH: Melissa Lucio Asserted Her Innocence More Than 100 Times During Interrogation

Ms. Lucio asserted her innocence over 100 times during the five-hour interrogation, just hours after her daughter died.

04.11.22 by Innocence Staff

‘Texas Is Executing An Innocent Woman,’ Says False Confessions Expert Dr. Gudjonsson

‘Texas Is Executing An Innocent Woman,’ Says False Confessions Expert Dr. Gudjonsson

Dr. Gudjonsson called Melissa Lucio’s case ‘one of the most tragic’ he’s seen in his 40-year career

04.11.22 by Innocence Staff

Texas Lawmakers Pray With Melissa Lucio on Death Row

Texas Lawmakers Pray With Melissa Lucio on Death Row

Seven Texas state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle visited Ms. Lucio in prison

04.08.22 by Innocence Staff

‘I Was Wrong’ Says Juror Who Voted to Sentence Melissa Lucio to Death

‘I Was Wrong’ Says Juror Who Voted to Sentence Melissa Lucio to Death

Johnny Galvan Jr. said he feels ‘deep regret’ since learning further case details not presented at trial.

04.06.22 by Daniele Selby