'This is justice': DNA evidence and determination help exonerate Dallas man
His daughters were ages 2 and 3 when he was sent away. Daughter Dametra Harper’s earliest memories are writing letters to her father in prison.
, the Conviction Integrity Unit of the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office began looking into the case.“This is a prime example of a person who didn’t give up on himself,” said Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot. However, based on the statute of limitations and other information developed during the re-investigation, the district attorney’s office said it remains doubtful those men could or would be prosecuted today.The Conviction Integrity Unit found the woman’s identification of Day was based solely on a similar hat he wore and that she was not shown a photo lineup, nor could she identify Day in any other way, according to the release.
Day was released on parole in 2015 but had to register as a sex offender. He’s been working with Restorative Farms to bring fresh produce to food deserts in Southern Dallas.“It’s been a struggle, but I made the best of whatever I had to make of my life being out,” Day said. “It’s been a success so far.”
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