6. Hawley Crippen – Murder
Hawley Crippen was a homeopath in the United States back at the turn of the 20th century. He was charged for the murderous death of Cora Crippen, his wife. For the crime, Hawley was hanged. The hanging occurred in 1910, yet nearly a century later, in 2007, researchers stated that he was probably innocent. DNA evidence and research showed that the remains that were thought to be Cora’s were actually male. Of course, there are still many people who argue about that, but it seems that Hawley Crippen was charged with a crime that he did not commit. Will the mystery ever be solved?
5. Charles Butler McVay III – Losing A Naval Ship
Charles Butler McVay III was a Naval officer in the United States Military. He was brought into a court case for losing his ship, which was destroyed and sunk in the war. He was also plagued with mental issues, and ended up committing suicide. He was exonerated only after his death, and President Bill Clinton himself had the honors of releasing him from his charges in 2000. Even though McVay’s ship was sunk, the Navy man was undergoing a top secret undercover mission. He even had the backup exoneration of a Japanese commander who sank the ship. Yet, McVay was still charged with the delayed rescue.
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