10 People Who Were Wrongfully Executed

The law is not always fair and just. For this list, we're looking at people put to death as a result of shoddy police work, false testimonies, and/or flawed forensic evidence. Our countdown includes Claude Jones, Carlos DeLuna, George Stinney, and more. Which of these wrongful executions upset you the most? Let us know in the comments.

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Which of these stories did you find the most interesting? Let us know in the comments!

[cameraman]

"We are all innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. But to the world's court and it's people's law, we are all guilty until proven innocent."
It's a shame how true these words are in this era of our life.

[marvintran]

This is why I support the Innocence Project.

[tugboat]

Imagine how many wrongfully convicted people we don't know about

[GigiButterflie]

George Stinney should have definitely been number 1 on this list.

[jessicareutercastrogiovann]

This is one of many reasons that I am, and always will be, against the death penalty.

[kwazimabalane]

Now I understand why the South African constitution doesn't allow the death penalty, things like these will always happen

[tarjan]

This is why I am against capital punishment. Once an innocent person is executed there is no way to repair the injustice done.

[Nestle]

Sad that there is actually a top 10 for this. The gov can be some evil wicked people.

[mercedesdrake]

George Stinney, the 14 year old boy, i believe i saw a picture of him in the execution chair, tears streaming down his face. one of the absolute most disturbing photos i've ever seen. heartbreaking and stomach churning.

[codyhiginbotham]

It’s SO wrong that most of the time, the innocent are locked up and the guilty roam free

[jewgirl]

George Stinney, Jr. is the one that made me sick. He was so young, so quickly convicted and it took 70 years just to clear his name. He was too small for the electric chair, so he was seated on top of a book, some say it was a Bible.

[TrafficCamWatch]

How do you justify refusing to give someone a DNA test to prove their innocence? That shit boggles my goddamn mind.

[oliverkat]

Imagine the pain of knowing that ur innocent but they are gonna end ur life and can’t do nothing about it

[kenrickkahn]

Now I see why some people is Against the Death Penalty..

[krizwatcher]

One thing I want to know, after watching this video, is this: the individuals or institutions responsible for these wrongful convictions and deaths, were any of them ever punished for murdering these people (because that's basically what it was)?

[sheekayza]

This is my biggest fear in life! Being framed and ending up in prison, can’t even imagine being put on death row.

[selfdiscardedkingofruin]

So sad. The system is broken. One of my worst fears is going to prison for something I didn't do I couldn't imagine being executed for it

[emily]

This, THIS is one of the biggest reasons as to why I am against capital punishment. I understand forensic science has come very far but still, mistakes DO happen and innocent people have been executed far more often than we would care to believe. And once someone is executed, that's it. It's not an error someone can go back and fix.

[BigFella]

Cameron Willingham’s case always breaks my heart. I feel like the Texas District Attorney’s office purposely ignored the evidence and set Cameron up to die. I wish people would consider the phrase “innocent until proven guilty”, but that has been lost on our justice system lately.
RIP Mr. Willingham