Luis Vargas was in prison for 16 years for charges including rape and kidnap - crimes he didn’t commit. 

His life fell apart, his wife divorced him, and he thought he had no hope of freedom. 

Somehow he managed to hide the fact that he was in prison for rape - because he knew he’d be beaten, even killed by other inmates. 

But, with the help of the California Innocence Project, he proved his innocence. 

Also featuring Justin Brooks from the California Innocence Project.

Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of prison violence. 

The Innocence Podcast is brought to you by The Manchester Innocence Project - https://bit.ly/34YbLTi

Presenter/Researcher: Kylie Pentelow

Producer: Lucy McDaid

Editor: Kris McConnachie

Executive Producer: Claire McGourlay

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