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Buchhorn Cleared After 5 Years | Kansas City News
Carrody Buchhorn, convicted of second-degree murder in 2018 for the death of a nine-month-old, just received nearly $370,000 and a certificate of innocence after her conviction was overturned — five years later. The key flaw? Her defense team failed to properly challenge the forensic pathologist’s testimony, leading to the appeal court’s reversal. The state Supreme Court couldn’t decide on a retrial, and prosecutors dropped charges after a new report suggested the baby likely died from natural causes, not abuse. The judge’s ruling confirmed Buchhorn’s innocence, clearing her name and…
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