Convicting the Innocent
DNA Exonerations Database

Johnnie Savory

First NameJohnnie
Last NameSavory
Year of Conviction1977
Year of Exoneration2015
State of ConvictionIllinois
Trial, Bench Trial, or Guilty PleaTrial
Type of CrimeMurder
Gender of ExonereeMale
Race of exonereeBlack
JuvenileYes
Types of evidence at trial
  • Confession
Were non-public facts alleged?Yes
Examples of Non-Public or Corroborated Facts and Inconsistencies

● Description of crime scene including that TV was moved to floor

● Victim had eaten cooked corn and hot dogs in the kitchen