The prosecution built their case on "junk science" (microscopic hair analysis) and the dubious testimony of jailhouse snitches.
This story is based on the true events detailed in John Grisham's non-fiction book, . The Rise and Fall of a Local Hero The Innocent Man
In Ada, Oklahoma, was once a star—the town's first player drafted into professional baseball in 1971. But after a shoulder injury ended his career at 25, he returned home broken, struggling with severe depression, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. He became a drifter, often seen talking to himself or sleeping 20 hours a day on his mother's sofa. The Night That Changed Everything The prosecution built their case on "junk science"