Stories
Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
301 stories released to date
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The role of mock trials in forming the Death Row Ten and revealing systemic issuesRonald Kitchen -
Experiences with inadequate legal representation during trial and appealsRonald Kitchen
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Describing the mock trial experience and reflections on the case's believability and storytellingRonald Kitchen
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Formation and advocacy efforts of the Death Row TenRonald Kitchen
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Allegations of judicial bias and misconduct during trialStanley Howard
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Key moments in the abolition movement in Illinois that inspired hopeStanley Howard
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Governor Ryan's moratorium on the death penalty in IllinoisStanley Howard
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Experience of police torture and coerced confessionRonald Kitchen
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Feelings and actions after losing first appeals and discovering new evidenceStanley Howard
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Struggles with addiction, wrongful incarceration, and becoming a jailhouse lawyerSharon Turner
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Arrest and allegations leading to incarcerationRonald Kitchen
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Involvement with Governor Deal on criminal justice reform in GeorgiaSharon Turner
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Describing the trial and conviction process leading to death rowStanley Howard
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Facing unjust convictions and navigating the flawed judicial processStanley Howard
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Challenges and reflections on a failed clemency petition and its personal impactRonald Kitchen
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Personal experience as an innocent person on death row and reasons for opposing the death penaltyRonald Kitchen
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Fighting wrongful imprisonment and eventual release of Marvin ReevesRonald Kitchen