Paul Blackburn - Part 1/11 - Proved innocent after 26 years

Kerri Franks talks to Paul Blackburn who was jailed for 26 years from the age of 15 years old for a crime it was later proved he was innocent of. He was accused of sexually abusing and attempting to murder a 9 year old child on 25th May 1978, despite there being no forensic evidence connecting him to the crime and his profile not matching that of the attackers. His conviction was finally quashed after 26 years in 2005 when he was finally pronounced innocent.

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[KirstieLN]

Incredible video. I had a lecture at university from Paul not long ago, his story was amazing and inspiring.

[frankyouverymuch]

@KirstieLN Thanks for the comment, I was honoured to be able to speak to Paul about his story. I think it puts some of our daily grumbles into perspective huh?

Kerri

[frankyouverymuch]

Hello, thanks for your comment. I'm glad to share the video. All credit of course goes to Paul and his incredible story. I'll pass your comments on to Paul!

Thanks,

Kerri

[slusherpuppy]

The video is excellent hunny

[h50278]

Cheers dude.