"After nearly twenty-three years behind bars, Curtis Flowers was freed, in part due to In the Dark's reporting."
"Now he's back in Winona, Mississippi, where his saga began."
"What brought him home, and how is he doing? We visited him to find out."
Curtis Flowers spent nearly twenty-three years behind bars before being released and returning to Winona, Mississippi, the place where the events began. His release followed sustained outside investigation and legal challenges that undermined the convictions. He has come back to rebuild life in his hometown, reconnect with community, and address practical and emotional needs after decades in custody. Visitors went to see him to learn why he chose to return to Winona now and to assess his physical, legal, and mental wellbeing as he adjusts to freedom. Local dynamics and long-term consequences of his case remain central to his reintegration.
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