Instructions for Using the Registry

The table below shows all individual exonerations. By default, the table is set to show exonerations from 1989 through the present. Check "Pre-1989" in the Exoneration Era filter to view Pre-1989 exonerations. Use the filters on the left to search for exonerations with particular criteria. Hover over the symbols for explanations of filters or columns. Use the Keyword Search box to filter for cases that contain those keywords in the narrative summary.

If multiple keywords are entered, the search will show cases in which the narrative contains ANY of those words. Since the table is filtered to 1989 through the present by default, a search for the name of someone who was exonerated before 1989 will not produce results until the Date of Exoneration is adjusted, or the Pre-1989 filter is selected. Once filters have been set, select the column headings you wish to display, and sort the table by whatever column heading you choose by clicking on the column heading. For more detailed instructions, see Understanding the Registry, under "About" at the top right of the Home Page. Note: 1989 was the year of the first DNA exoneration and the dawn of a new era of wrongful convictions. The Registry used to separate the two - pre and post 1989 exonerations - into two separate and distinct databases. They are now synthesized to reflect the entire body of exoneration data. If you wish to view exonerations prior to 1989, check "Pre-1989" in the Exoneration Era filter. Read Less
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Name State County Convicted Exonerated Crime Sentence Years lost Age Race Sex Year of recantation Date of Release Posting Date
Brooks, Elvis Louisiana Orleans 1977 2022 Murder Life without parole 42 19 Black Male 2019 01-17-2023
Brown, Patrick Louisiana Orleans 1994 2023 Child Sex Abuse Life without parole 28 20 Black Male 2002 2023 05-22-2023
Bueso, David Louisiana East Baton Rouge 2019 2021 Murder Life without parole 2 19 Hispanic Male 2021 08-02-2021
Davis, Glenn Jr. Louisiana Jefferson 1993 2010 Murder Life without parole 14 18 Black Male 2007 08-29-2011
Delmore, Larry Louisiana Jefferson 1993 2010 Murder Life without parole 15 22 Black Male 2008 08-29-2011
James, Henry Louisiana Jefferson 1982 2011 Sexual Assault Life without parole 29 20 Black Male 2011 01-13-2012
Johnson, Rickey Louisiana Sabine 1983 2008 Sexual Assault Life without parole 25 26 Black Male 2008 08-29-2011
Meyers, Terrence Louisiana Jefferson 1993 2010 Murder Life without parole 15 21 Black Male 2008 08-29-2011
Moses, Larry Louisiana Orleans 1995 2023 Murder Life without parole 28 39 Black Male 2023 08-14-2023
Reeder, Kuantau Louisiana Orleans 1995 2021 Murder Life without parole 26 20 Black Male 2021 03-24-2022
Shannon, Michael Louisiana Orleans 2011 2018 Murder Life without parole 6 41 Black Male 2017 02-15-2018
Stewart, Kia Louisiana Orleans 2009 2015 Murder Life without parole 6 17 Black Male 2015 04-15-2015
Toca, George Jr. Louisiana Orleans 1985 2022 Murder Life without parole 30 17 Black Male 2004 2015 02-15-2023
Williams, Michael Anthony Louisiana Jackson 1981 2005 Sexual Assault Life without parole 24 16 Black Male 2005 08-29-2011