The True Story Of An Innocent Man Sentenced To Hang And His Untiring Quest For Justice

Anthony Graves was just 19 years old when he was arrested for the murder of six people in Bryan, Texas. He was convicted and sentenced to death, even though there was no physical evidence linking him to the crime.

BLIND JUSTICE: The true story of an innocent man sentenced to hang and his untiring quest for justice

by Sean Cover

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Graves spent 12 years on death row, all the while maintaining his innocence. He was finally exonerated in 2006, after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned his conviction. The court found that the prosecution had withheld evidence that could have proved Graves' innocence.

Graves' story is a testament to the power of hope and the importance of never giving up. Even when faced with overwhelming odds, he never lost faith that he would one day be exonerated.

The Crime

On October 25, 1992, six people were found murdered in a house in Bryan, Texas. The victims were Bobbie Davis, her daughters Kristin and Rachel, her sister Donna Denham, and her two friends, Maria Del Carmen Diaz and Thomas Rios.

Graves was arrested for the murders a few days later. He was initially charged with capital murder, but the charges were later reduced to murder.

The prosecution's case against Graves was based largely on the testimony of a single witness, Robert Carter. Carter claimed that he had seen Graves running away from the crime scene.

However, Carter's testimony was contradicted by other witnesses, and there was no physical evidence linking Graves to the crime.

The Trial

Graves' trial began in May 1994. The jury found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to death.

Graves appealed his conviction, but the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the verdict.

In 2006, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned Graves' conviction. The court found that the prosecution had withheld evidence that could have proved Graves' innocence.

The prosecution had failed to disclose that Carter had a history of mental illness and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The prosecution also failed to disclose that Carter had been offered a plea deal in exchange for his testimony against Graves.

The Exoneration

Graves was released from prison in 2006. He has since become an advocate for the innocent and has worked to reform the criminal justice system.

In 2010, Graves published a book about his experience, entitled "Life on the Death Row." In the book, Graves describes the challenges he faced while on death row and the hope that kept him going.

Graves' story is a reminder that the criminal justice system is not always perfect. Innocent people can be convicted of crimes they did not commit, and it is important to never give up hope.

The Legacy

Graves' story has had a profound impact on the criminal justice system. His case has led to changes in the way that prosecutors handle evidence and the way that juries are instructed.

Graves' work as an advocate for the innocent has also helped to raise awareness of the problem of wrongful convictions.

Graves is an inspiration to all of us who believe in the power of hope and the importance of never giving up. His story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for justice.

BLIND JUSTICE: The true story of an innocent man sentenced to hang and his untiring quest for justice

by Sean Cover

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1384 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	429 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE