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The Burden of Witness | A Murder Trial, a Wrongful Conviction, and the Weight of Memory
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One night on patrol led to a murder trial, a guilty verdict, and years later, the shocking truth that my testimony had played a part in both a wrongful conviction — and a man’s release.
In 1986, a routine night on patrol turned into a case that would follow me for decades. My partner and I watched a young woman step into a vehicle — not knowing it would be the last time she was seen alive.
What came next was a murder trial, four hours of testimony, a guilty verdict, and the feeling that justice had been served. But years later, new evidence revealed the story wasn’t what it seemed. And I found myself back in court — this time, testifying for the defense.
This is the story of how one memory… one moment… can change lives forever.
It’s not just about what you see. It’s about the burden of carrying it.
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“Epic Cinematic” by Scott Holmes Music
Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (Attribution–NonCommercial)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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