Criminal The Six
May 24, 2024
A murder case with six arrests in Nebraska takes a shocking turn when DNA results exclude all convicted individuals. The focus shifts to Bruce Allen Smith as the true perpetrator, leading to revelations about wrongful convictions and the search for justice. The story follows the exoneration of Joseph White and the legal battles faced by the wrongfully accused, highlighting the impact of flawed forensic analysis and the pursuit of truth amid tragedy.
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The Beatrice Six
- Six people were arrested for Helen Wilson's murder in Beatrice, Nebraska, in 1985.
- Joseph White maintained his innocence throughout, but was convicted based on testimonies of others.
White's Persistence
- While imprisoned, Joseph White saved his earnings to hire lawyers and pursue DNA testing.
- A new law in 2001 allowed for DNA testing on old evidence, giving White hope.
Stratton's Conviction
- Lawyer Doug Stratton, initially hesitant, took White's case after being convinced of his innocence.
- Winslow, another convict, also claimed innocence after Stratton shared White's claims.