Judge in Cleveland , Ohio , finds him innocent of crime for which he was convicted in 2001 . Dr . Douglas Smith was found guilty of killing his wife , Dr. Margo Prade . New analysis of DNA from victim 's lab coat excludes the defendant , court rules . DNA Project client released from prison hours later ; prosecutors will appeal .
Judge in Akron , Ohio , finds man innocent of crime for which he was convicted in 1998 . Capt . Douglas Prade was found guilty of killing his wife , Dr. Margo Prade . New analysis of DNA from victim 's lab coat excludes the defendant , court rules . Innocence Project client released from prison hours later ; prosecutors will appeal .