Missouri appellate court upholds overturning of Sandra Hemme's murder conviction after 43 years in prison; prosecutors have 10 days to decide on a retrial.
A Missouri appellate court has upheld the overturning of Sandra Hemme's murder conviction after she spent 43 years in prison. Hemme's legal team argues her wrongful conviction stemmed from a discredited police officer's involvement in the 1980 murder of Patricia Jeschke. The court criticized arguments from the Attorney General's office and allowed 10 days for prosecutors to decide on retrying her case. Hemme was recognized as the longest-held wrongfully incarcerated woman in the U.S.
October 22, 2024
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