Chapter
The Wrongful Conviction of Juan Rivera for Holly Staker's Murder
31:45 - 36:14 (04:29)
Despite a lack of physical evidence connecting Juan Rivera to Holly Staker's murder, he was convicted twice due to a coerced confession and questionable witness testimony. The prosecution's attempt to explain away the presence of a different man's semen inside Holly's body and focus on the signed confession were key factors in the wrongful conviction.
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The case of Juan Rivera's wrongful conviction is examined, with focus on the lack of physical evidence and a confession obtained through a four day interrogation.
31:45 - 36:14 (04:29)
wrongful conviction
Summary
The case of Juan Rivera's wrongful conviction is examined, with focus on the lack of physical evidence and a confession obtained through a four day interrogation.