The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless: An Honest Sheriff and the Exoneration of an Innocent Man

Name: The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless: An Honest Sheriff and the Exoneration of an Innocent Man
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Book Synopsis: In a small Missouri town in 1992, the body of 19-year-old Mischelle Lawless was found in her car, stalled on the side of a road. 18-year-old Josh Kezer was arrested and charged for her murder—even though he was in a different state at the time, as proven by witnesses—and spent the next 16 years of his life in prison.

How was Josh imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit? Author Stephen R. Snodgrass expertly unveils the web of manipulation and corruption that led to Josh’s conviction, everything that could go wrong in the American criminal justice system did, from snitch witnesses who were coached by law enforcement to lie, to withheld exculpatory evidence, and an unscrupulous prosecutor knowingly using false testimony that had been recanted.

Kezer was convicted and served 16 years in violent Missouri prisons until a part-time deputy who was at the murder scene was elected Sheriff of Scott County and quietly reopened the investigation and has continued his quest to find the real killer.

Snodgrass draws on interviews with Josh himself, the research of Sheriff Rick Walter, the first responder to the scene who later went on to exonerate Josh in a re-trial, and his own legal analysis, to reveal the truth behind the case, the conviction, and the exoneration.

This book is a timely, compassionate work of true crime that calls for better and more equitable justice for all.

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Discover the shocking truth behind one of the most unjust convictions in American history with "The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless: An Honest Sheriff and the Exoneration of an Innocent Man" book. Immerse yourself in the captivating story set in a small Missouri town in 1992, where 18-year-old Josh Kezer was wrongly accused of murdering 19-year-old Mischelle Lawless. Unleashing a web of manipulation and corruption, author Stephen R. Snodgrass meticulously exposes the flaws within the criminal justice system that led to Josh's wrongful conviction.

With a compelling narrative backed by witness testimonies, Snodgrass meticulously dismantles the faulty evidence used against Josh. From snitch witnesses who were coerced by law enforcement to lie, to the deliberate withholding of exculpatory evidence, every aspect of this case highlights the urgent need for reform within the criminal justice system.

But hope emerges when Sheriff Rick Walter, a part-time deputy who was present at the murder scene, takes office and decides to reopen the investigation. Snodgrass delves into Sheriff Walter's relentless pursuit of justice, shedding light on his unwavering commitment to finding the real killer and setting Josh free.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Josh himself, the meticulous research conducted by Sheriff Rick Walter, and Snodgrass' expert legal analysis, this book offers an authoritative account of the truth behind the case, the wrongful conviction, and eventually, the exoneration.

Join the fight for a fair and equitable justice system by reading "The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless." It's a timely and compassionate true crime masterpiece that challenges the status quo and calls for justice for all. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey. Get your copy today!

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