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The Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to reverse a circuit court’s ruling could lead to additional DNA testing in the 31-year-old West Memphis Three murder case. Damien Echols’ appeal to the state’s high court stems from his pursuit of exoneration. When three eight-year old boys were killed in 1993 in West Memphis, Echols, Jason […] The post Arkansas Supreme Court reverses West Memphis Three ruling, allows for DNA testing appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.

Imagine: at 18, the death of three young boys has been placed at your feet. Gone are the days of high school, Stephen King novels and Metallica t-shirts; all that remains is a reputation in shambles and the fight to take back your life.  This was Damien Echols’ life for 18 years as he sat...

The West Memphis Three accepted Alford's plea deals in 2011 and were released from prison. They continue to fight for their justice to date

Three groups have filed amicus curiae briefs in support of Damien Echols in his case before the Arkansas Supreme Court.

Arkansas Supreme Court to Rule on Appeal of Circuit Court Decision Denying Echols Right To DNA Testing