Joe Amrine, Wrongfully Convicted

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Joe Amrine spent 27 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder; 17 of those years were on death row.

The Missouri Attorney General argued to the Missouri Supreme Court, that Joe should be executed, even if he was innocent.

It took years, however when it was confirmed the red substance on Joe's pants was paint, not body fluids, he was finally exonerated and released.

I published a story and photograph of Joe in 2016, and I concluded with these words, "He is back in society, and doing well."

Now, I understand Joe is not doing well. He has been out of prison 20 years, however he is living in poverty, partly because he suffers from severe PTSD after a near-lynching. Presently, he is living is a house lacking running water.

Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty is sponsoring an anniversary event Friday, July 28, 2023, where they will raise money for Joe. Here is the Facebook link for information: Joe Amrine Event.

They have also set up a GoFundMe campaign: Joe Amrine - GoFundMe.

Midwest Innocence Project works diligently to give freedom back to those whom the legal system has failed.

Photograph © 2016 Larry F. Levenson.

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