Man Convicted on Informant Testimony Fights for Freedom After 43 Years

Steve Szarewicz's conviction for the 1981 murder of Billy Merriwether has been questioned due to recanted testimonies and lack of physical evidence.

Steve Szarewicz has been imprisoned for nearly 43 years for the murder of Billy Merriwether, based on the testimony of four jailhouse informants.
Three of the four informants have recanted their testimonies, citing fear and coercion, while the fourth has refused to cooperate further.
There was no physical evidence, such as fingerprints or DNA, linking Szarewicz to the crime scene, raising doubts about the integrity of the conviction.
The Pennsylvania Innocence Project is considering representing Szarewicz, highlighting the case's reliance on questionable informant testimony.
Szarewicz's appeals have repeatedly been denied, but he continues to maintain his innocence and has recently filed a clemency petition.