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DNA exonerations show eyewitness mistakes in trials
The Orlando Sentinel reports on DNA exonerations proving eyewitness misidentification. In 1981 Alan Crotzer was wrongfully imprisoned for a home invasion rape but freed in 2006 after DNA disproved his guilt. Experts note photo lineups and memory flaws as core issues and highlight Florida and national reform efforts.
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Orlando
Fla
Tampa
Alan Crotzer
Crotzer
Sam Roberts
New York City
Florida
Innocence Project of Florida
Gary Wells
Iowa State University
Florida Innocence Commission
Florida Supreme Court
Wells
Department of Justice
Broward
Hillsborough
Fort Lauderdale
Lester Garringer Jr
Innocence Commission
New Jersey
North Carolina
Boston
Dallas
Denver
Minneapolis
Santa Clara
Calif
Iowa
U.S
Janet Reno
United States
Canada
Maj. J.R. Burton
Hillsborough County
Burton