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 Term of Years Years lost Age Race Sex Date of Release Posting Date
Baptiste, Joseph Fed-MA 2019 2022 Conspiracy Not Sentenced 0 63 Black Male 2019 08-04-2022
Boncy, Roger Fed-MA 2019 2022 Conspiracy Not Sentenced 0 71 Black Male 2019 08-04-2022
Broughton, William Fed-GA (Northern) 1900 1900 Other Nonviolent Felony Term of Years 5 years 0 Black Male 1900
Caro, Jose Puerto Rico Aguadilla 1994 2016 Murder Life 22 27 Hispanic Male 2016 10-13-2016
Cartee, Frank Fed-GA 1937 1939 Robbery Term of Years 12 years 2 29 White Male 1939
Correia, Humberto Fed-MA 2002 2004 Arson Not Sentenced 0 47 Other Male 2002 02-12-2012
Diaz Morales, Robert Anel Puerto Rico Humacao 2004 2012 Murder Life 172 years 8 20 Hispanic Male 2012 12-07-2012
Ferrara, Vincent Fed-MA 1992 2006 Murder Term of Years 22 years 13 36 White Male 2005 08-29-2011
Hebshie, James Fed-MA 2006 2011 Arson Term of Years 15 years 4 55 White Male 2010 02-12-2012
Lee, Hugh C. Fed-GA 1924 1925 Robbery Term of Years 5 years 0 35 Don't Know Male 1925
Ortiz, Nelson Puerto Rico Aguadilla 1994 2016 Murder Life 22 18 Hispanic Male 2016 10-13-2016
Prisament, Martin Fed-GA 1937 1939 Robbery Term of Years 3 years 2 21 White Male 1939
Rivera, Jonathan Puerto Rico San Juan 2007 2008 Murder Life 1 22 Hispanic Male 2008 08-29-2011
Ruiz, Nelson Puerto Rico Aguadilla 1994 2016 Murder Life 22 20 Hispanic Male 2016 10-13-2016
Santaliz Acosta, Luis Puerto Rico Mayaguez 2000 2009 Murder Life 148 years 9 34 Hispanic Male 2009 10-10-2012