Exonerated After Death: 70 Years Late, Tommy Lee Walker Cleared of Wrongful Execution
Tommy Lee Walker exonerated 70 years after his execution for the rape and murder of Venice Parker is a stark reminder of the deep flaws and systemic injustices embedded in the American justice system, particularly in the not-so-distant past. The very nature of the case, and the details surrounding it, speak volumes about the pervasive racial bias, the disregard for due process, and the tragic consequences of a system that can take a life based on flimsy evidence.
The narrative begins with a crime – the rape and murder of Venice Parker. Then, it swiftly plunges into the dark reality of a time when the mere suggestion of a Black man being involved was enough to trigger mass arrests and interrogations.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood