Edward # ##s was sentenced to death for a murder he says he did n't commit . Lawyers : Testing revealed a `` Caucasian pubic hair inconsistent with Mrs. Edwards '' that Elmore 's team claims could have cast doubt on the state 's theory that he was the only possible killer . Law enforcement gathered evidence and manipulated facts to convict him . Federal appeals court blamed ` ` extreme malfunctions '' in the justice system . To gain his freedom , Elmore pleaded guilty to murder while maintaining innocence .
Edward # ##s was sentenced to death for a murder he says he did n't commit . Lawyers : Law enforcement gathered evidence and manipulated facts to convict him . Federal appeals court blamed ` ` extreme malfunctions '' in the justice system . To gain his freedom , Elmore pleaded guilty to murder while maintaining innocence .