Behind The Verdict

The Temujin Kensu Case


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A 1986 parking-lot murder leads to life in prison for Temujin Kensu. Prosecutors say he was a jealous ex who threatened the victim and could have secretly flown 400 miles to kill him. Supporters argue the case relied on a biased photo lineup, a jailhouse informant who later admitted receiving benefits, and the fact that nine neutral witnesses placed Kensu hours away at the time of the shooting. We examine the evidence that convinced a jury—and the evidence that has fueled decades of doubt.
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Behind The VerdictBy Jon Horford & Myrene Koch