Overview

• Melissa Lucio was convicted in 2008 for the murder of her two-year-old daughter, Mariah, but new evidence indicates the death was accidental.
• Judge Arturo Nelson found Lucio 'actually innocent' after reviewing withheld evidence and flawed testimonies used in the original trial.
• The case now awaits a decision from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on whether to accept the recommendation to overturn Lucio's conviction.
• Lucio's confession during a lengthy interrogation, under significant pressure, was a key factor in her conviction, despite her consistent denial of causing her daughter's death.
• Support for Lucio's innocence has grown, including advocacy from public figures and most of the Texas Legislature, highlighting issues with the original trial's fairness.