On October 8, 1980, a man named William Beeman from Muscatine, Iowa was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Michele Winkel. His lawyer, Erica Nichols Cook who is the current director of the wrongful conviction Division, at Iowa State Public Defender, believes her client is innocent. She has been fighting for his release for a few yrs. Erica sat down with me to discuss the case, why she thinks Mr. Beeman is innocent and her expectations from the justice system.
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On October 8, 1980, a man named William Beeman from Muscatine, Iowa was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Michele Winkel. His lawyer, Erica Nichols Cook who is the current director of the wrongful conviction Division, at Iowa State Public Defender, believes her client is innocent. She has been fighting for his release for a few yrs. Erica sat down with me to discuss the case, why she thinks Mr. Beeman is innocent and her expectations from the justice system.
Thank you for listening.
For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or corrections on any historical facts; please contact
Host: Erick Nganyange
Email: iacivilrightshistorypodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook @ Iowa Civil Rights History Podcast