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Michael Morton’s compelling memoir recounts the harrowing journey of being convicted for the murder of his wife, Christine, in 1986. Despite clear evidence of his innocence, Morton was sentenced to life in Texas prison. Over the next twenty‑five years, relentless advocacy by his legal team, including the New York-based Innocence Project, unearthed DNA proof that exonerated him. Through his narrative, Morton offers a firsthand look at the failures of the criminal justice system and the enduring impact of wrongful imprisonment.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Michael Morton
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