Forensic Files

Crosley Green's Hard Time | Full Episode

48 Hours

  • Apr 10, 2025
  • 44:05
  • Full Episode

Did a young white woman cause a wrongful conviction by blaming a murder on a “black guy”? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has new details in the case she been covering for 20 years. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.

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Brief Summary

Crosley Green's wrongful conviction for Chip Flynn's murder highlights racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct in the justice system.

Key points

  • The Shocking Murder Case. Chip Flynn was shot after a night out with his ex-girlfriend, leading to a controversial investigation.
  • Crosley Green's Wrongful Conviction. After years of legal battles, a federal judge ruled Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted.
  • Inconsistencies in Kim HCK's Testimony. Kim HCK's account of the night Chip was shot raises serious questions about her credibility.
  • The Role of Race in the Trial. Crosley Green's case highlights racial biases in the criminal justice system.
  • DNA Evidence and Its Limitations. New DNA evidence emerged years later, but it couldn't definitively link Crosley Green to the crime.
  • Crosley Green's Legal Battle. After 19 years on death row, Crosley Green's conviction was overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct.

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