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The Longest Wrongful Conviction in U.S. History: The Glynn Simmons Story

The Longest Wrongful Conviction in U.S. History: The Glynn Simmons Story

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In December 1974, a liquor store robbery in Edmond, Oklahoma left
one woman dead and another seriously wounded. Within weeks, two
young Black men — Glynn Ray Simmons and Donnie Miller — were
arrested, tried, and sentenced to death, based largely on a
single eyewitness identification. But there was a problem: the
investigation was riddled with flaws, crucial evidence was
withheld, and the men had alibis that were never properly
examined.

This is the extraordinary true story of Glynn Ray Simmons, who
would go on to spend 48 years behind bars — the longest known
wrongful conviction in American history. In this multi-part Crime
at Bedtime episode, we uncover the botched police work,
suppressed documents, and systemic failures that stole nearly
five decades from an innocent man. From his time on death row to
the slow unraveling of the truth, this case is a harrowing
journey through the justice system — and a stark reminder of how
easily it can get things terribly wrong.

If you think wrongful convictions are rare… think again.

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