top of page
Mendez, Maria
Age when convicted:
52
Year convicted:
Age of infant/child at death (weeks):
Charge theory:
SBS
Year exonerated/released:
2018
Years incarcerated:
11
Later explanation:
FALL
Additional information:
“Suppressed CT scans and autopsy photos showed injuries consistent with an accidental fall two days earlier, not with violent shaking/impact; star AHT/SBS testimony (Dr Berkowitz) and coroner’s evidence undermined; murder/assault conviction vacated, re‑plea to voluntary manslaughter/no contest for time served.”
bottom of page