On Oct. 21, a man named Troy Davis was executed after spending 20 years in prison for being convicted of murder. Throughout his ordeal, he continually claimed that he was innocent, even until his death. His case was picked up by a variety of important people who all believe in his innocence and were trying desperately to save him from being executed. Davis’ conviction created a renewed concern with the death penalty in the United States and it became even more closely questioned as to whether it is representative of...

It all started with a beautiful day and ended in death row. The story of Juan Melendez, a man who spent almost 18 years in jail for a crime he did not commit, is an amazing tale of endurance and hope. On May 7, 1984, Melendez was arrested on the charge of first-degree murder in Florida. Police claimed to have his confession, but there was no physical evidence against him. He was found guilty on a Thursday, and by Friday he had been sentenced to death. Melendez commanded the Kilworth...