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Sponsor |  Diamondlucy | Mar 17, 2007 3:14am | I thought of opening a thread where we can share useful links on books, book review pages, etc.
So here is mine: booktalk.org [booktalk.org]
From the page: "BookTalk.org is a 100% FREE online book discussion community dedicated to the advancement of critical thinking, reason, intelligence, freedom of inquiry, philosophy and the scientific method. We read and discuss a new nonfiction book every quarter and then invite the authors for a live chat session." |
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|  B-J-T-J | Mar 29, 2007 4:55am | Book Description True Crime Non-Fiction
Dennis Fritz was an ordinary middle-aged man leading an ordinary life, when, on May 8, 1987, he was on his way to jail on charges of rape and murder. An overzealous prosecutor bent on winning relied on flimsy circumstantial evidence and Dennis was convicted and sentenced to life in prison while his co-defendant, Ronnie Williamson was sentenced to death. After twelve years of incarceration, with the help of Barry Scheck of the Innocence Project, and DNA testing, Dennis and Ronnie were exonerated and the real killer is found guilty. On April 15, 1999, Dennis and Ronnie walk free from prison.
"The story of the unwarranted prosecution and wrongful conviction of Dennis Fritz is compelling and fascinating. After serving eleven years for a murder he did not commit, Dennis was exonerated and had the strength and courage to put his life back together." --John Grisham
As I write these words, there have been one hundred eighty-one post-conviction DNA exonerations in America. The exonerated, many crime victims and their families (including the Carter family from the Fri and Williamson case) are the heart and soul of this movement. In this unique and brave community of survivors, there is no more decent and dignified a man, nor a more gentle soul, than Dennis Fritz. For eight years he has unstintingly supported our work in every way possible, re-living what are often very painful memories in service to a just cause. And now he has had the fortitude to tell his whole story. As always, I am in awe of his courage and humbled by his efforts." --Barry C. Scheck Co-Director The Innocence Project
Journey Toward Justice is now on sale on Amazon.com
Please visit my blog at barbarasblogspot.blogspot,com [barbarasblogspot.blogspot,com] |
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