This is one in a series of profiles marking the 60th anniversary of the ACLU of Kentucky’s founding. Each week from November 2014 through December 2015 we will highlight the story of one member, client, case, board or staff member that has been an integral part of our organization’s rich history
A honorably discharged former Marine, Kirk Bloodsworth is the first person in the United States exonerated from death row by DNA testing. In 1984 he was arrested for the rape and murder of nine-year-old girl. He was sentenced to death in Maryland in 1985.
A honorably discharged former Marine, Kirk Bloodsworth is the first person in the United States exonerated from death row by DNA testing. In 1984 he was arrested for the rape and murder of nine-year-old girl. He was sentenced to death in Maryland in 1985.
This is the first in a series of profiles marking the 60th anniversary of the ACLU of Kentucky's founding. From November 2014 through December 2015 we will highlight the story of one member, client, case, board or staff member that has been an integral part of our organization's rich history.
A honorably discharged former Marine, Kirk Bloodsworth is the first person in the United States exonerated from death row by DNA testing. In 1984 he was arrested for the rape and murder of nine-year-old girl. He was sentenced to death in Maryland in 1985.
A honorably discharged former Marine, Kirk Bloodsworth is the first person in the United States exonerated from death row by DNA testing. In 1984 he was arrested for the rape and murder of nine-year-old girl. He was sentenced to death in Maryland in 1985.