Philip Barnett

Murder Charges Against Philip Barnett Dismissed, Ending 13-Year Fight for Justice

Murder Charges Against Philip Barnett Dismissed, Ending 13-Year Fight for Justice

Co-defendants, Justin Black and Philip’s brother Nathan, also had all charges in the 2002 murder dropped.

10.05.21 by Innocence Staff

Philip and Nathan Barnett were exonerated in West Virginia on Oct. 5, 2021 (Image: Chris Jackson for AP Images/Innocence Project).

Co-defendants, Justin Black and Philip’s brother Nathan, also had all charges in the 2002 murder dropped.

10.05.21 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project Client Philip Barnett's First Week of Freedom

Innocence Project Client Philip Barnett's First Week of Freedom

08.17.18 by Innocence Staff

Philip hugging his brother, Nathan, who was also wrongly convicted of the same crime. Photo: Kyle Jenkins.

08.17.18 by Innocence Staff

New DNA Test Results Exclude Innocence Project Client Philip Barnett and Identify Alternate Suspect in 2002 Murder Case

New DNA Test Results Exclude Innocence Project Client Philip Barnett and Identify Alternate Suspect in 2002 Murder Case

06.01.18 by Innocence Staff

Nathan and Philip Barnett in court in 2011. Photo by The Herald-Dispatch.

06.01.18 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Blog Mother’s Day Series: Tammy and Philip Barnett

Innocence Blog Mother’s Day Series: Tammy and Philip Barnett

05.10.18 by Innocence Staff

Nathan and Philip Barnett in court in 2011. Photo by The Herald-Dispatch.

05.10.18 by Innocence Staff