Convicting the Innocent
DNA Exonerations Database

Teddy Isbell

First NameTeddy
Last NameIsbell
Year of Conviction2003
Year of Exoneration2015
State of ConvictionNorth Carolina
Trial, Bench Trial, or Guilty PleaGuilty Plea
Type of CrimeRobbery
Gender of ExonereeMale
Race of exonereeBlack
JuvenileNo
Types of evidence at trial
  • Confession
  • DNA excluded
Were non-public facts alleged?Yes
Type of Forensic Evidence
  • DNA
Types of Flawed Forensics
  • Concealed
  • Not Disclosed
Examples of Non-Public or Corroborated Facts and Inconsistencies

● Description of multiple intruders shooting victim at home

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