The Case of Christopher Ochoa

Inquisition−cases in which interrogators led suspects to believe that confessing is the only way they will be able to avoid death sentences or other draconian consequences.

Christopher Ochoa: To avoid a death sentence, he implicated himself and a friend, with tragic results.

This chapter also includes the cases of Abdallah Higzay, LaVale Burt, John A. Johnson, Jess and Stephen Boom.

Photo: Center on Wrongful Convictions