Illinois
Cook County
Majczek and Marcinkiewicz were convicted of the 1932 murder of a Chicago police officer. They were exonerated in 1945 and 1950.
Gary Dotson was convicted of a 1977 rape after he was identified by the victim. The victim recanted in 1985 and DNA tests cleared him in 1989.
The Ford Heights Four were convicted of the 1978 murder of an engaged couple. DNA tests exonerated them in 1996.
Anthony Porter was sentenced to death for the 1982 murder of an engaged couple. He was exonerated in 1989.
David Dowaliby was convicted of the 1988 murder of his stepdaughter. His conviction was reversed in 1991 on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
Lawrence County
Julie Rea was convicted of the 1997 murder of her 10-year-old son. She was acquitted on retrial in 2006.
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