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Hayes Pardoned After Guilt Doubts In Hoyt Hayes Case
Governor Heyward granted Hoyt Hayes a full pardon for the 1903 murder of Lula Hayes, commuting his death sentence to life in 1904 due to doubts about Hayes guilt. The note found with Lula's body and handwriting testimony by experts, including David Carvalho, were central to the reconsideration. The governor emphasized lack of motive and the note as the pivotal point, stating justice is served by the pardon.
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