Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith, whose conviction in 2001 Burrito Express murder has been overturned 3 times, released from prison Thursday

‘We are grateful that, at long last, the justice system recognizes Ken Smith’s innocence, ending his almost two-decade nightmare,’ Smith’s attorney says

By Amanda Marrazzo

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Federal judge orders Kenneth Smith released ‘as soon as practicable’

Ruling allows state ‘to pursue all avenues of appeal before compelling it to decide whether to move forward with retrying Smith’

By Amanda Marrazzo

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State attempts to delay Kenneth Smith’s ‘immediate’ release

‘Mr. Smith is irreparably prejudiced by each additional day he is kept in custody,’ Kenneth Smith’s attorney argues in motion

By Amanda Marrazzo

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Documents: Read the appellate court ruling releasing Kenneth Smith, charged in Burrito Express murder, from prison

Federal appellate court orders release of Kenneth Smith, whose conviction in 2001 Burrito Express murder has been overturned three times

‘I had a feeling this was going to go this route,’ says son of murdered restaurateur, adding that McHenry County should have done more

By Amanda Marrazzo

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Kenneth Smith denied request to be released from prison over spiking COVID-19 cases

Smith, who is serving a prison term for the 2001 murder of a McHenry restaurant owner, pointed to his asthma, positive COVID-19 test in request

By Amanda Marrazzo

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Convicted of being get-away driver in 2001 Burrito Express murder, Jennifer McMullan asks for new DNA testing, saying it could prove her innocence

By Amanda Marrazzo

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