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THE CASE OF TIMOTHY EVANS 20th NOVEMBER 1924 – 9th MARCH 1950

INTRODUCTION: - Timothy John Evans th - Born 20 November 1924

- from Merthyr Tydfil •

Evans was later exonerated and he was found to have not committedn the mudrers he was accused of.

Important things to remember: •

He was an alcoholic

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He was illiterate (couldn’t read or write)

During the trial he maintained his innocence and told them the actual killer – they didn’t believe him or follow this up

About the trial:

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th The trail took place on the 11 January 1950

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Evans was charged for two murders

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He was sentenced to death by hanging however the whole time he was in custody until his death he remained adament he was innocent

He was hung on the 9

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march 1950

the realisation of innocence: •

Evans was discovered to be innocent in 1953

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Christie was then caught for his crimes.

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This made evans unfortunately another victim to the murders of 10 rillington place

Was his conviction quashed? •

in 2004 his case was called a ‘historic and unique injustice’ by a judge however was refused referral to the court of appeal

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He was granted a royal pardon in October 1966.

As of now (69 years after trial) his family still do not have justice for Timothy.

conclusion •

overall this case was proof that no matter what if the accused in a case gives information it should be look into as if Christie was investigated this wrongful hanging wouldn't have occurred

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His family received compensation however never received full justice for Evans...