Scott and a co-defendant, Demarco Carpenter, were exonerated after serving about 20 years following a conviction in a drive-by killing that others confessed to committing. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file JOHN CLANTON Update: The lawsuit was amended to add De’Marchoe Carpenter, Malcolm Scott’s co-defendant in his trial, as a plaintiff.
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De'Marchoe Carpenter.
| State: | Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Reported Crime Date: | 1994 |
| Convicted: | 1995 |
| Exonerated: | 2016 |
| Sentence: | Life |
What happened to De Marchoe Carpenter?
De'Marchoe Carpenter. On September 10, 1994, members of the “Crips” street gang were holding a house party on East 29th Street North in Tulsa, Oklahoma when a maroon-colored car drove past and several shots were fired from the back seat.
Who vacated Scott and Carpenter's convictions?
In May 2016, Tulsa County District Court Judge Sharon Holmes granted the petition, vacated Scott’s and Carpenter’s convictions, and declared them factually innocent. Judge Holmes found “clear and convincing evidence” that Scott and Carpenter were not involved.
How old was Malcolm Scott when he was arrested?
Police also arrested 17- year-old De’Marchoe Carpenter and 17-year-old Malcolm Scott, both of whom were members of the Bloods gang. Police suspected Scott in another unsolved murder committed before the murder of Summers. On September 13, ballistics testing linked a bullet recovered from Summers’s body to the gun confiscated from Wilson.
When was Alverson executed?
Alverson was executed on January 6, 2011, for his role in for the store clerk murder. Harjo testified at a hearing on the petition for a new trial that he was in the car with Alverson and Wilson and that Wilson fired the shots.
When did Wilson get sentenced to death?
On November 9, 1995 , the jury convicted Scott and Carpenter of all charges. They were sentenced to life in prison plus 170 years. Their convictions were upheld on appeal in 1997. By that time, Wilson had been sentenced to death for the fatal beating of a store clerk in Tulsa.
Who testified that they saw the defendants in the maroon taurus?
Williams and Price, who had testified that they saw the defendants in the maroon Taurus, had recanted in 2010. They said that police threatened to convict them on other charges and forced them to falsely identify Scott and Carpenter. Wilson had also recanted.
Who were the two men who were convicted of murder?
Two other men, Billy Alverson and Richard Harjo, were also convicted of that murder. Alverson was sentenced to death while Harjo was sentenced to life in prison without parole. In 2014, Carpenter and Scott filed a petition seeking a new trial, citing recantations by the state’s key witnesses.
What did Lametra Carpenter say about Reed?
Reed, according to Lametra Carpenter, subsequently sent her a text message of an emoji with a sad expression.
Who is the sister of Thomas Carpenter?
De’Marchoe Carpenter’s sister, Lametra Carpenter, testified earlier and said she sent Reed — who had known Carpenter’s family most of his life — a text message to say “Marco loves you.
Why did Behenna ask the jury?
Behenna asked the jury after mentioning Carpenter’s two-decade incarceration on a murder charge of which a judge declared him actually innocent. He reasserted his view that Reed was trying to get money from Carpenter in a lawsuit in the event he was convicted.
How long did the man who shot a childhood acquaintance go to jail?
A Tulsa County jury acquitted a man Friday night of shooting a childhood acquaintance, thereby ensuring that he will not go back to prison nearly five years after he was exonerated on a first-degree murder charge for which he spent 20 years behind bars.
Where did Reed drive away?
H owever, h e said Reed drove away to a bank near Pine Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where authorities found him in his car. The jury heard a recording of a brief 911 call from Thomas Carpenter, who is heard telling a dispatcher about Reed’s truck before hanging up upon the arrival of medical assistance.
Why was Grayless disappointed with the jury?
After the jury rendered its verdicts, Grayless said he was "disappointed" because he believed there was sufficient evidence to find Carpenter guilty. He also said he sympathizes with Reed, whom he said will likely face social stigma due to testifying despite having almost died in the shooting.
How much are Scott and Carpenter suing?
Scott and Carpenter are seeking damages in excess of $75,000. They accuse the city of a slew of civil rights violations, including: evidence suppression; depriving them of due process; malicious prosecution; and civil conspiracy to deprive them and other unnamed defendants of their constitutional rights.
What do Scott and Carpenter want to expose?
Scott and Carpenter want to expose the facts not only in their case, but the cases of many other wrongfully convicted people “who fell victim to, what we believe to be, unconstitutional law enforcement policies and customs,” Smolen said.
What did Detective Meek tell Price about his back?
Transcripts of a police interview reveal Price told Detective Meek that his back was toward the car and that he turned around at the sound of gunshots.
How long was McGee in jail?
McGee was convicted in 1989 after three trials and sentenced to 365 years behind bars. The first trial was a mistrial, while the second ended in a deadlocked jury. “Mr. McGee’s conviction was ultimately based on the TPD officers’ fabrication of the victim’s identification of him,” the lawsuit states.
How long was Malcolm Scott in jail?
Malcolm Scott was exonerated after 22 years in prison. Now he says other innocent people were convicted of murder, rape and armed robbery because of Tulsa police tactics.
What was Courtney's crime?
Courtney was arrested two months later and charged with robbery and burglary. A second suspect was never identified or charged.
When did Shemita Greer get robbed?
In April 1995, two robbers in ski masks broke into Shemita Greer’s Tulsa apartment, then pistol-whipped her and duct-taped her eyes and mouth.
