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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gustaf Kilander

Lamar Johnson was convicted of murder before two people confessed to the same killing. Why is he still in prison?

Missouri Department of Corrections

Lamar Johnson has always maintained that he’s innocent and after almost 30 years in prison for a murder two others have since confessed to, a hearing process has begun to decide if his conviction should be overruled.

The hearing started on Monday in Missouri, with St Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner supporting his request that his conviction be vacated, CBS News reported.

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