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Aussie Pardoned 86 Years After Execution

New tests reveal evidence flaw that went undetected in 1921

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted May 27, 2008 6:27 AM CDT

(Newser) – An Australian man hanged for raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl has been pardoned 86 years after his execution, Reuters reports. Hairs found in his bed that were said to belong to the victim weren’t hers, recent tests showed. The attorney general said the...   Read full story »

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