9 reasons the wrong man was convicted in the Lawless case

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The Angela Mischelle Lawless murder case from Nov. 8, 1992, is complicated with many wrongdoings and missteps. Here is a list of 9 reasons where the original investigation went askew, and why the wrong man, Joshua Kezer, was sent to prison. (Compiled by Mark Bliss and Bob Miller from new reporting, court records and previous reporting)

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