Burden of proof: One man's fight to show he's innocent

Matt Woods
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A single eyewitness' testimony of what she saw in a dimly light alley was enough to convict Fredrico Lowe-Bey of rape and send him to prison for life. He's been trying to prove he's innocent for 37 years, and he's got one last chance to do it.

  1. Episode 1

    Ep. 1: Jailhouse Lawyer

    Sentenced to life in prison, Fredrico Lowe-Bey has fought for 37 years to show he didn't commit the crimes he was convicted of. His determination remained unwavering, and he was willing to plead his case to anyone who would listen.

    Ep. 1: Jailhouse Lawyer

  2. Episode 2

    Ep. 2: State of Missouri vs. Lowe

    Hinging on the victim's eyewitness testimony, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office takes Lowe-Bey to trial.  Was it a clear-cut case or were inconsistencies enough to cause reasonable doubt?

    Ep. 2: State of Missouri vs. Lowe

  3. Episode 3

    Ep. 3: DNA, part 1

    Lowe-Bey petitions a court to have the DNA in his case tested. His exclusion wasn't enough for the state to concede he was innocent.

    Ep. 3: DNA, part 1

  4. Episode 4

    Ep. 4: DNA, Part 2

    Years after being denied release based on DNA results, Fredrico's advocates make a significant revelation that casts doubt on the state's theory.

    Ep. 4: DNA, Part 2

  5. Episode 5

    Ep. 5: Freckles

    Fredrico's lawyers hone in on an alternate suspect who closely resembled Fredrico, except for one prominent characteristic.

    Ep. 5: Freckles
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A single eyewitness' testimony of what she saw in a dimly light alley was enough to convict Fredrico Lowe-Bey of rape and send him to prison for life. He's been trying to prove he's innocent for 37 years, and he's got one last chance to do it.

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