People Who Were Incarcerated For Crimes They Didn’t Commit

Even With DNA Evidence, He Was Denied A New Trial

During the trial, a forensic odontologist linked the bite marks on the victim’s body to Starks’ teeth. A second odontologist said the same thing. However, bite mark analysis is unreliable and can not scientifically prove a person’s involvement in a crime. Through the Innocence Project, DNA testing proved that semen on the victim’s underwear did not belong to Starks. A new trial was denied. In 2004, additional DNA testing proved Starks was not involved. His conviction was overturned in 2006. Rape charges were dropped in 2012, but prosecutors believed Starks still beat the victim. He was finally exonerated of all charges in 2013.