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smproduction · 12-28-2003, 08:06 AM

Man twice convicted of murder released after 18 years in prison
DNA points to other suspect
Thursday, December 25, 2003 Posted: 1556 GMT (11:56 PM HKT)

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (AP) -- A man twice convicted in the murder of a newspaper employee was released from prison Wednesday, two days after another man was charged in the 1984 rape and slaying.

Darryl Hunt had served 18 years of a life sentence for the death of Deborah Sykes.

Through two trials and several hearings over nearly two decades, his supporters had accused police and prosecutors of railroading Hunt with questionable witnesses despite the lack of physical evidence tying him to the crime. Then, last week, investigators looking into the case came up with a new DNA match -- tying the crime to another man, Willard E. Brown, 43.

Police suspected Brown in the Sykes case early on after he was identified by the victim in another downtown rape. But investigators ruled him out because they believed he was in prison the day Sykes was killed as she walked to work at the now-closed Winston-Salem Sentinel.

Investigators learned last week, after a database search of DNA samples turned up Brown's name, that he had been released on parole two months before Sykes died.

Brown, already jailed for a probation violation, is now charged with murder, rape, kidnapping and armed robbery. He could face the death penalty if convicted.

Hunt, now 38, was released on unsecured bond of $250,000 Wednesday to the cheers of friends. The judge scheduled a February 6 hearing to determine whether to throw out the murder conviction.

In a telephone interview from the Forsyth County jail with the Winston-Salem Journal, Hunt said Tuesday evening that he'd heard on the news about the latest arrest, but he didn't know about the possibility of his release until a guard told him to pack his things earlier in the day.

"Basically I was trying not to get overexcited because we had been close before and let down," Hunt said. "Everyone was basically wishing me luck, telling me this was finally it. They were praying for me, the guards and the inmates."

Hunt was first convicted in Sykes death in 1985, but he won a new trial after a city manager's report blasted the police department for shoddy work in the investigation and the State Bureau of Investigation began its own investigation.

At the second trial, in 1990, he was convicted again.

Even though DNA testing four years later excluded Hunt as the source of the semen collected from the crime scene, a judge denied Hunt's motion for a third trial, saying the DNA results didn't necessarily clear him of involvement.

Hunt continued to fight the conviction, and earlier this year, at the request of his attorneys, a new round of DNA testing was ordered to compare the Sykes sample against state and federal databases of DNA profiles taken from convicted felons. That testing turned up the match with Brown.

Community leaders hope to put an end to suspicions about investigators by bringing in state authorities. Mayor Allen Joines and Mendez are among those welcoming the involvement of the State Bureau of Investigation in the Sykes case.

"We think that this does offer an opportunity
to begin a healing process in our community," Joines said.

Holy shit! 18 years is a life !!!!!!!! Shocking

theS2O · 12-28-2003, 08:12 AM

that's just too sad... well at least his proven not guilty now.. but 18 yrs?.... arghh

fuzebox · 12-28-2003, 08:13 AM

Oh man, the poor guy... I don't even know what to say.

Trax · 12-28-2003, 08:15 AM

that sucks
but the worst part is
he will be paid only a couple of cents for everyday he had spend in prision
imagine being said: Sorry, here is XXXX bucks... have a nice life

Pornwolf · 12-28-2003, 08:19 AM

Everytime I want to support the death penalty something like this happens. Too bad for this guy.

Vitasoy · 12-28-2003, 08:29 AM

I'd be hella pissed off

Phoenix · 12-28-2003, 08:32 AM

wow...that has got to suck

im sure he will managa to get some money

but it wil never make up for 18 years in prison...wow

- AFN - · 12-28-2003, 08:40 AM

Don't tell 12clicks about this guy, he'll say he doesn't exist or he did SOME crime not just the one he was convicted for. Typical conservative attitude. LOL

CoolE · 12-28-2003, 08:48 AM

I long ago became convinced that most American juries would rather risk sending an innocent man to jail than risk letting a murderer get away with it (especially a black "murderer"). This of course is the exact opposite of what most kids are told. US prisons are full of tens of thousands of men convicted of crimes they did not commit. I have about as much faith in the US Justice system as I have in the Turkish Justice system.

12clicks · 12-29-2003, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by - AFN -
Don't tell 12clicks about this guy, he'll say he doesn't exist or he did SOME crime not just the one he was convicted for. Typical conservative attitude. LOL

does anyone know who this assclown is?

Buff · 12-29-2003, 12:32 PM

He should hunt down the prosecutors, judges, and jurors of his two trials and murder them all.

Nikoleta · 12-29-2003, 01:04 PM

that sucks

JSA Matt · 12-29-2003, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Buff
He should hunt down the prosecutors, judges, and jurors of his two trials and murder them all.

He is probably so used to prison life by now, this may just be the first thing on his to-do list

avion · 12-29-2003, 01:36 PM

18 years!!!! damn....

xxxoutsourcing · 12-29-2003, 11:17 PM

And they call it JUSTICE.....

Reminds me of the movie
"IN THE NAME OF THE FARTHER"

makefuckingmoney · 12-29-2003, 11:18 PM

I thought this was about fabian and his gay bf.

there is still one more innocent locked up.

well he's not innocent..just not that guilty!!

Arousal Design · 12-29-2003, 11:35 PM

This guy will cash in though through publicity and etc.

hopefully, he deserves something that's absolutely horrible that he had to give up 18 years of his human life experience cause of some idiots in the justice system.

Theo · 12-30-2003, 12:03 AM

Here comes the story of the Hurricane
The man the authorities came to blame
For something that he never done
Put him in a prison cell but one time he could - a been
The champion of the world.

MetaformX · 12-30-2003, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Soul_Rebel
Here comes the story of the Hurricane
The man the authorities came to blame
For something that he never done
Put him in a prison cell but one time he could - a been
The champion of the world.

thats sad man.

eroswebmaster · 12-30-2003, 01:23 AM

This is exactly why we need to be careful when it comes to the death penalty.

The Truth Hurts · 12-30-2003, 01:33 AM

how long before some blames this on Bush?

12-28-2003, 08:06 AM	#1
smproduction Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 508	Innocent released after 18 years in prison Man twice convicted of murder released after 18 years in prison DNA points to other suspect Thursday, December 25, 2003 Posted: 1556 GMT (11:56 PM HKT) WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (AP) -- A man twice convicted in the murder of a newspaper employee was released from prison Wednesday, two days after another man was charged in the 1984 rape and slaying. Darryl Hunt had served 18 years of a life sentence for the death of Deborah Sykes. Through two trials and several hearings over nearly two decades, his supporters had accused police and prosecutors of railroading Hunt with questionable witnesses despite the lack of physical evidence tying him to the crime. Then, last week, investigators looking into the case came up with a new DNA match -- tying the crime to another man, Willard E. Brown, 43. Police suspected Brown in the Sykes case early on after he was identified by the victim in another downtown rape. But investigators ruled him out because they believed he was in prison the day Sykes was killed as she walked to work at the now-closed Winston-Salem Sentinel. Investigators learned last week, after a database search of DNA samples turned up Brown's name, that he had been released on parole two months before Sykes died. Brown, already jailed for a probation violation, is now charged with murder, rape, kidnapping and armed robbery. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Hunt, now 38, was released on unsecured bond of $250,000 Wednesday to the cheers of friends. The judge scheduled a February 6 hearing to determine whether to throw out the murder conviction. In a telephone interview from the Forsyth County jail with the Winston-Salem Journal, Hunt said Tuesday evening that he'd heard on the news about the latest arrest, but he didn't know about the possibility of his release until a guard told him to pack his things earlier in the day. "Basically I was trying not to get overexcited because we had been close before and let down," Hunt said. "Everyone was basically wishing me luck, telling me this was finally it. They were praying for me, the guards and the inmates." Hunt was first convicted in Sykes death in 1985, but he won a new trial after a city manager's report blasted the police department for shoddy work in the investigation and the State Bureau of Investigation began its own investigation. At the second trial, in 1990, he was convicted again. Even though DNA testing four years later excluded Hunt as the source of the semen collected from the crime scene, a judge denied Hunt's motion for a third trial, saying the DNA results didn't necessarily clear him of involvement. Hunt continued to fight the conviction, and earlier this year, at the request of his attorneys, a new round of DNA testing was ordered to compare the Sykes sample against state and federal databases of DNA profiles taken from convicted felons. That testing turned up the match with Brown. Community leaders hope to put an end to suspicions about investigators by bringing in state authorities. Mayor Allen Joines and Mendez are among those welcoming the involvement of the State Bureau of Investigation in the Sykes case. "We think that this does offer an opportunity to begin a healing process in our community," Joines said. Holy shit! 18 years is a life !!!!!!!! Shocking __________________ <a href="http://www.wishing.com/money/"><img src="http://www.wishing.com/money/promotools/referrals/bannerset2/wishing_affiliate_120x60_06.gif" border="0"><br><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2"><b>Wishing.com</b>- Make over <b>$100.00</b> per sale with pills and patches</font></a>

12-28-2003, 08:12 AM	#2
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12-28-2003, 08:19 AM	#5
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12-28-2003, 08:13 AM	#3
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12-28-2003, 08:15 AM	#4
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12-29-2003, 12:32 PM	#11
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12-29-2003, 11:18 PM	#16
makefuckingmoney Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,277	I thought this was about fabian and his gay bf. there is still one more innocent locked up. well he's not innocent..just not that guilty!!

12-29-2003, 11:35 PM	#17
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12-30-2003, 01:33 AM	#21
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