In a moment of hope for criminal justice reform activists, the woman at the heart of a notorious 2015 case, sensationalized by Netflix's 'I Am A Killer', challenged her prior confession at a clemency hearing this Wednesday. Her case has reignited discussions on the pressure and tactics used to extract confessions from vulnerable individuals, highlighting systemic failures and the urgent need for reform.
Woman Coerced into False Confession in Notorious Case Seeks Justice
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A woman who strangled her boyfriend and was featured in Netflix’s “I Am A Killer” series for the 2015 crime walked back a chilling confession that was included on the show, as she asked a Montana parole board for clemency Wednesday.
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A woman convicted of the brutal strangulation of her boyfriend in 2015, and subsequently featured in the Netflix documentary series ‘I Am A Killer’, sought to retract her confession during a clemency hearing on Wednesday, sparking outrage among victims' rights groups. This move has been criticized as a ploy to evade responsibility for her heinous actions, undermining the verdict of the justice system.
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