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G – History
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building) | October 16, 2025-November 13, 2025
Thursday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
From the crime to exoneration, we investigate a half dozen compelling cases of wrongful murder convictions and, perhaps, wrongful acquittal. These include cases referred to as the Norfolk Four, The Cadaver King, Just Mercy, Casey Anthony and others. Class examines how factors such as police misconduct, flawed testimony, ‘fake’ science and the presumption of guilty until proven innocent resulted in wrongful convictions, and it includes lectures, videos, music and lively discussion.
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Susan McFarlane
McFARLANE, SUSAN — B.A., sociology, history, research, University of Delaware; master coursework, legal policy, California University of Pennsylvania. Retired Medicare fair hearing officer. (G504)