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Attorneys for Michael Politte, 37, who was convicted at age 14 of killing his mother, Rita, last week asked the Missouri Supreme Court to free him after more than 22 years behind bars.
Attorneys for Michael Politte , who was convicted at age 14 of killing his mother, on Wednesday asked the Missouri Supreme Court to free him after more than 22 years behind bars, citing now-disproven evidence, a faulty investigation and a flawed trial defense.
Linda Dickerson-Bell said she believes Michael Politte, who has been imprisoned in Missouri for nearly 23 years, is innocent of the murder of his mother, Rita Politte.
Linda Dickerson-Bell said she believes Michael Politte is innocent of the murder of his mother, Rita Politte.
Michael Politte, now 37, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison after being tried as an adult in the killing of his mother.