Timothy Evans
Wrongfully convicted murder case subject
Born
November 20th, 1924
100 years ago
Died
1950
75 years ago — 26 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in Wales in 1924, a significant miscarriage of justice occurred when received a wrongful murder conviction. In 1950, convicted of the murder of his child and attempted murder of his wife, despite insufficient evidence. Evans consistently maintained innocence throughout the trial and subsequent imprisonment. The case attracted public attention and scrutiny, ultimately contributing to a reassessment of the legal system at the time. In 1955, a major breakthrough emerged when it was revealed another individual had committed the crime. Weeks before execution was scheduled, Evans was exonerated and released from prison, representing a pivotal moment in the fight against wrongful convictions in the UK.
Wrongful conviction of murder
Exoneration that influenced legal reforms
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