ST. LOUIS _ When Lawrence Callanan was convicted in 1996 of the murder of John M. Schuh, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch wasted no words in celebrating the jury's decision.
"The evidence was clear, convincing and overwhelming as to his guilt," McCulloch said. "Mr. Callahan is heading for the spot where he belongs."
Last week, a judge disagreed, and he blamed prosecutorial misconduct for Callanan's conviction.
