Missouri Woman's Conviction Overturned After 43 Years in Prison

Sandra Hemme freed as new evidence points to former police officer in 1980 murder case

Judge Ryan Horsman ruled that Sandra Hemme's statements were unreliable and her trial counsel ineffective.
Evidence implicates former police officer Michael Holman, who tried to use the victim's credit card.
Hemme was heavily sedated and confused during initial questioning, leading to inconsistent statements.
Prosecutors withheld evidence that would have aided Hemme's defense.
Hemme's case is the longest wrongful incarceration of a woman in U.S. history.