FILM 1491: A MURDER IN THE
PARK
In 1999, just hours before his
scheduled execution, convicted killer Anthony Porter's life was saved by a
journalism class from Northwestern University, led by renowned Innocence
Project pioneer, Professor David Protess. The class seemingly found the real
killer, Alstory Simon. Porter was released, becoming the poster boy of the
anti-death penalty movement. Because of his case, Illinois eventually abolished
the death penalty. The filmmakers present strong evidence that Northwestern's
investigation led to the release of the real killer, and imprisoned an innocent
man. In October 2013, due in part to this film's investigation, the Cook County
State's Attorney's office reopened this case.
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