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Benevides , Vincente
Age when convicted:
42
Year convicted:
Age of infant/child at death (weeks):
Charge theory:
AHT/RAPE
Year exonerated/released:
2018
Years incarcerated:
25
Later explanation:
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Additional information:
Infant most likely struck by a motor vehicle. Was sentenced to death. Mentioned in the book. The California Supreme Court found the conviction was based on “extensive,” “pervasive,” and “false” forensic testimony and vacated all convictions
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