Instructions for Using the Registry

The table below shows all individual exonerations. By default, the table is set to show exonerations from 1989 through the present. Check "Pre-1989" in the Exoneration Era filter to view Pre-1989 exonerations. Use the filters on the left to search for exonerations with particular criteria. Hover over the symbols for explanations of filters or columns. Use the Keyword Search box to filter for cases that contain those keywords in the narrative summary.

If multiple keywords are entered, the search will show cases in which the narrative contains ALL of those words. So adding more search terms will narrow the search. Terms with fewer than three characters (e.g., "IQ") are ignored in searches. Searches can be further narrowed by using "quotation marks" to search for exact phrases. Keywords both inside and outside quotation marks can be combined. And, truncated words can be entered: the term "discrim" will return all variants on that root. No "wildcards," such as "*" are necessary for truncation.

Since the table is filtered to 1989 through the present by default, a search for the name of someone who was exonerated before 1989 will not produce results until the Date of Exoneration is adjusted, or the Pre-1989 filter is selected.

Once filters have been set, select the column headings you wish to display, and sort the table by whatever column heading you choose by clicking on the column heading. For more detailed instructions, see Understanding the Registry, under "About" at the top right of the Home Page.

Note: 1989 was the year of the first DNA exoneration and the dawn of a new era of wrongful convictions. The Registry used to separate the two - pre and post 1989 exonerations - into two separate and distinct databases. They are now synthesized to reflect the entire body of exoneration data. If you wish to view exonerations prior to 1989, check "Pre-1989" in the Exoneration Era filter.

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Name State County Convicted Exonerated Crime Sentence Years lost Age Race Sex Posting Date
Almendarez, Arthur Illinois Cook 1990 2022 Murder Life without parole 32.5 19 Hispanic Male 08-08-2022
Almodovar, Roberto Illinois Cook 1995 2017 Murder Life without parole 21.4 19 Hispanic Male 04-26-2017
Arroyo, Rogelio Illinois Cook 1982 1991 Murder Life without parole 8.3 25 Hispanic Male 08-29-2011
Ayala, David Illinois Cook 1982 2023 Murder Life without parole 41.2 18 Hispanic Male 12-21-2023
Barrientos-Quintana, Edgar Minnesota Hennepin 2009 2024 Murder Life without parole 15.4 25 Hispanic Male 12-05-2024
Benitez, Francisco Illinois Cook 1991 2023 Murder Life without parole 32.0 18 Hispanic Male 10-05-2023
Bueso, David Louisiana East Baton Rouge 2019 2021 Murder Life without parole 2.4 19 Hispanic Male 08-02-2021
DeLeon-Reyes, Arturo Illinois Cook 2000 2017 Murder Life without parole 17.5 25 Hispanic Male 01-03-2018
Echavarria, Angel Massachusetts Essex 1996 2015 Murder Life without parole 19.3 27 Hispanic Male 06-20-2015
Galarza, Luis Connecticut Fairfield 2003 2024 Murder Life without parole 20.5 25 Hispanic Male 05-14-2024
Galvan, John Illinois Cook 1989 2022 Murder Life without parole 33.1 18 Hispanic Male 08-08-2022
Gonzalez, Alfredo Illinois Cook 1992 2022 Murder Life without parole 30.3 32 Hispanic Male 08-23-2022
Hernandez, Angel Massachusetts Hampden 2010 2021 Murder Life without parole 10.5 42 Hispanic Male 06-21-2021
Maisonet, Orlando Pennsylvania Philadelphia 1992 2005 Murder Life without parole 0.1 23 Hispanic Male 08-01-2019
Martinez, Stephen Colorado Denver 2000 2026 Murder Life without parole 26.3 30 Hispanic Male 05-11-2026
Matta Ballesteros, Juan Fed-CA (Central) 1990 2018 Kidnapping Life without parole 0 40 Hispanic Male 04-20-2020
Maysonet, Jose Illinois Cook 1995 2017 Murder Life without parole 22.3 22 Hispanic Male 11-20-2017
Milla, Marco California Los Angeles 2002 2015 Murder Life without parole 11.6 19 Hispanic Male 09-07-2016
Montoya, Lorenzo Colorado Denver 2000 2014 Murder Life without parole 13.6 14 Hispanic Male 06-19-2014
Nanez, Francisco Illinois Cook 1990 2022 Murder Life without parole 32.5 21 Hispanic Male 08-08-2022
Negron, William Illinois Cook 1995 2017 Murder Life without parole 0 17 Hispanic Male 04-26-2017
Rodriguez, Harry Illinois Cook 1988 2025 Murder Life without parole 31.5 19 Hispanic Male 07-23-2025
Rosa, Thomas Jr. Massachusetts Suffolk 1986 2026 Murder Life without parole 32.9 24 Hispanic Male 03-30-2026
Sanchez, Isauro Illinois Cook 1982 1991 Murder Life without parole 8.3 20 Hispanic Male 08-29-2011
Silva-Santiago, Jesus Massachusetts Plymouth 2006 2010 Murder Life without parole 4.2 28 Hispanic Male 10-06-2013
Solorio, Miguel California Los Angeles 2000 2023 Murder Life without parole 23.7 19 Hispanic Male 12-13-2023
Soto, James Illinois Cook 1982 2023 Murder Life without parole 41.2 20 Hispanic Male 12-21-2023
Varela, Ignacio Illinois Cook 1982 1991 Murder Life without parole 8.3 42 Hispanic Male 08-29-2011
Varela, Joaquin Illinois Cook 1982 1991 Murder Life without parole 8.3 22 Hispanic Male 08-29-2011