Sandra Hemme's 1980 statements, made while heavily medicated and conflicted with evidence, led to a wrongful life sentence, overturned after 43 years by presenting evidence of innocence.
Innocence Project claimed police exploited Hemme's mental health, pressuring false statements; longest wrongful female conviction in U.S. history overturned by judge, potential retrial pending.
Hemme's attorneys highlighted her mental state during police interviews in 1980, mentioning being heavily medicated and strapped to a chair, leading to wrongful conviction for the killing of Patricia Jeschke.
Missouri woman Sandra Hemme, held for 43 years on a life sentence, facing potential retrial or release after judge overturned conviction, citing evidence of innocence; case exposes flaws in the justice system.
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