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Innocent Man is Pardoned 72 Years After His Execution
Joe Arridy, shown in a police mug shot, had an IQ of 46.
Outgoing Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter has granted a posthumous pardon to Joe Arridy, a mentally disabled man who was executed for murder more than 70 years ago, despite evidence suggesting his innocence.
“The tragic conviction of Mr. Arridy and his subsequent execution … merit such relief based on the great likelihood that Mr. Arridy...