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Richard Wanke was found guilty at a jury trial in March 2017, and given a natural life sentence. He is presently at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester, IL.
Richard’s conviction was upheld by the IL Appellate Court in November 2019. His initial Post-Conviction petition was recently accepted in Winnebago County Court. A thorough of evidence shows there is NO basis for Richard’s conviction. Richard will need assistance by conflict-free counsel (which Winnebago County, IL is unlikely to provide him with) to proceed on his post-conviction petition. We ask that you please lend any pro bono assistance to Richard or consider a court appointment. We will sincerely welcome your help. Please please contact us at freerichardwanke@gmail.com, or directly at (779) 348 – 2487. Other interested parties who can help publicize Richard’s case may also contact us via freerichardwanke@gmail.com. We also welcome Facebook readers of richardwanke and injustice everywhere to this site.
Attention: Like so many other wrongfully convicted persons in IL, Richard Wanke, now has to prove his innocence after conviction. It’s very difficult for those who are innocent and wrongfully convicted to overturn convictions. For this reason, to help publicize their individual efforts and to help educate the public about the extent of wrongful convictions in IL, we’ve set up a Facebook page at the address below to post articles, podcasts, and discussions about wrongful convictions. We also welcome your participation on our Facebook page:
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