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Ralston, Sean

Age when convicted:

18

Year convicted:

Age of infant/child at death (weeks):

Charge theory:

SBS

Year exonerated/released:

1992

Years incarcerated:

3

Later explanation:

FALSE/MISLEADING EVIDENCE

Additional information:

SBS conviction based on Dr Sussman’s autopsy; later leading paediatric pathologists concluded he was ‘grossly mistaken’ and that the infant died of SIDS; new trial granted and charge dismissed. False or misleading forensic evidence..

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