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Barton McNeil speaks to the media and supporters on the eve of his June 6th 2023 Hearing

https://youtu.be/GCKZKraMBbU

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Tales of the 200 Foot Tall Child-Killer or How to Create the Appearance of Conflict within Illinois Courts

Contained in this comic book spoof that is no joking matter are insights and questions that should be asked of...

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2023 April 26 News Article – WGLT National Public Radio – State opposes Barton McNeil’s request for records and confession evidence ahead of June hearing

*** SPECIAL NOTE ***** BELOW IS THE WGLT ARTICLE. LINKS TO BOTH COUNTERMOTIONS FILED BY THE STATE AS WELL AS...

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To help make my voice be heard. All donations are credited to my prison account by my cousin Chris I am in touch with daily. Thank you! - B
  • October 12 News Article THE VIDETTE (Illinois State University Campus Newspaper) – Former ISU student seeks new trial in 25-year-old murder case
  • August 11 News Article THE PANTAGRAPH – Bloomington woman (Misook) won’t get new trial on charge tied to 2011 murder
  • July 19 News Article WMBD – November 21 2023 Date set for post-conviction hearing in Barton McNeil case
  • 2023 July 19 News Article – Hearing set on new evidence in Barton McNeil case
  • 2023 June 8 News Article – The Pantagraph –Limited discovery items granted in McNeil case – Supporters call for appointment of special prosecutor

Older Case News

  • 2018 Oct 17 News Article – Challenging wrongful convictions can take decades
  • 2017 July 30 News Article – With new legal team convicted killer no longer wants “death by prison”
  • 2014 August 28 News Article – McNeil Family Celebrates Small Victory With DNA Approval
  • 2014 August 1 News Article – McNeil Defense Pushes For New DNA Testing
  • 2014 August 2 News Article – Inmate argues for DNA tests to clear murder charges

Interesting Stuff

  • Snapped: Behind Bars episode to be shown at Brown Ballroom II at the Bone Student Center Monday, November 6th, 6:30-8:00 pm.
  • Local Pantagraph News Headlines 1998-1999 reveals Barton McNeil’s Saga month-by-month. See the steps taken by local authorities to obtain a conviction against an innocent man
  • OCTOBER 2ND IS WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAY. Time for a Special Prosecutor be appointed and Grand Jury convened to charge Misook in the 1st Degree Murder of Christina McNeil
  • RECENTLY LEARNED: MISOOK HAS AN FBI CASE FILE ABOUT HER BEING A PERSON OF INTEREST PRIOR TO THE LINDA TYDA MURDER !!!

1998-2002 Local Area News regarding Barton’s Arrest and Bench Trial

  • 2003 January 18 News Article – Judge rejects new test request
  • 2002 July 19 News Article – Child Killer’s new jail term 100 years
  • 1999 August 27 News Article – Death Officially Ruled a Homicide
  • 1999 August 12 News Article – McNeil gets life in prison
  • 1999 July 11 News Article – McNeil’s undoing was self
  • 1999 July 10 News Article – Family, police mark toddler’s death
  • 1999 July News Article – Barton McNeil Gets Lifetime Sentence

Wrongful Conviction Related

  • FBI and Justice Department admits flawed testimony in hair microscopic examinations

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Snapped: Behind Bars episode to be shown at Brown Ballroom II at the Bone Student Center Monday, November 6th, 6:30-8:00 pm.

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Local Pantagraph News Headlines 1998-1999 reveals Barton McNeil’s Saga month-by-month. See the steps taken by local authorities to obtain a conviction against an innocent man

October 12 News Article THE VIDETTE (Illinois State University Campus Newspaper) – Former ISU student seeks new trial in 25-year-old murder case
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October 12 News Article THE VIDETTE (Illinois State University Campus Newspaper) – Former ISU student seeks new trial in 25-year-old murder case

OCTOBER 2ND IS WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAY.  Time for a Special Prosecutor be appointed and Grand Jury convened to charge Misook in the 1st Degree Murder of Christina McNeil
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OCTOBER 2ND IS WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAY. Time for a Special Prosecutor be appointed and Grand Jury convened to charge Misook in the 1st Degree Murder of Christina McNeil

August 11 News Article THE PANTAGRAPH – Bloomington woman (Misook) won’t get new trial on charge tied to 2011 murder
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August 11 News Article THE PANTAGRAPH – Bloomington woman (Misook) won’t get new trial on charge tied to 2011 murder

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