Apr 19, 2008
Thomas McGowan Dallas County’s “16th” Exoneree
Categories: Dallas, Justice/Law Enforcement
Written By: Shawn Williams
Thanks to Making the Walls Transparent who produced the above video that chronicles the release of Thomas McGowan, the 16th person exonerated in Dallas County based on DNA evidence.
April 20th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
This is one thing about Dallas I am proud of. Of all the drastic changes that came with the election, Craig Watkins was a pleasant surprise.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:25 am
I’m new to Dallas. How many of those who have been released are Black? Any women?
April 21st, 2008 at 10:21 pm
My understanding is that the majority are black, but some are white (just like the conviction rate in Dallas.) AFAIK, they are all men. Women are not frequently convicted of violent crimes, and the majority of the Texas Innocence Project cases are rape cases (because that is the type of case that is most conclusively refuted by DNA evidence.)
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:13 am
Psalm 40:13 - O Lord, make haste to help me! Let them be ashamed and brought to mutual confusion Who seek to destroy my life: Let them be driven backward and brought to dishonor Who wish me evil.
God bless you Sharif today at your trial and always. You’re a good man, and you are “INNOCENT”.