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Articles tagged: Ed Graf

by Jonathan McNamara

Observer Radio Episode 81: Making Sense of Ed Graf’s Guilty Plea

Fri, Oct 24, 2014 |

Observer editor Dave Mann makes sense of the final twist in the re-trial of Ed Graf....Read More

Ed Graf Trial Ends in Guilty Plea

Mon, Oct 20, 2014 |

The jury has begun deliberating the fate of Ed Graf, a Waco man being re-tried on controversial arson charges. Graf has spent 25 years in prison. ...Read More

At Ed Graf Trial, Prosecutors Rely on Circumstantial Evidence

Wed, Oct 8, 2014 |

On day two of Ed Graf's re-trial in Waco, the prosecution began laying out its circumstantial evidence....Read More

Re-Trial of Ed Graf’s Flawed Arson Case Begins in Waco

Mon, Oct 6, 2014 |

After 25 years in prison, Ed Graf is once again on trial for a crime he likely didn’t commit....Read More

The Arson Files: Ed Graf Wins New Trial

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Texas’ highest criminal court on Wednesday overturned the arson conviction of Ed Graf who’s served nearly 25 years of a life sentence for a crime he likely ...Read More

The Arson Files: Judge Recommends New Trial for Ed Graf

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

A state district judge in Waco on Thursday recommended a new trial for Ed Graf, who has spent nearly 25 years in prison on an arson conviction that forensic exp...Read More

The Arson Files: Judge May Recommend New Trial for Ed Graf Thursday

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

On Thursday morning in a Waco courtroom, a state judge may recommend a new trial for Ed Graf, who has served nearly 25 years of a life sentence for an arson he...Read More

The backyard shed, before and after the fire that killed Joby and Jason Graf.

The Arson Files: After Serving 25 Years, Ed Graf May Finally Receive New Trial

In 1988, flawed arson evidence sent Ed Graf to prison for life. He may soon be free.

Thu, Jan 17, 2013 |

Ed Graf had waited 25 years for a chance to prove his innocence, and late last week, he finally got it. ...Read More

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