"In 2010, 14-year-old Davontae Sanford was convicted of the
murder of four people in Michigan. The crux of the case rested on the
interrogation of Sanford and a drawing of the crime scene that former
Detroit Deputy Chief James Tolbert claimed that Sanford had drawn. Just a few weeks after Sanford was convicted of the murders, a
Detroit hit man named Vincent Smothers took responsibility for the
killings. Afterward, it was alleged that Sanford had poor representation
and was coerced into a false confession by Tolbert. Now, that made many wonder why he would draw an accurate picture of
the crime scene if he had nothing to do with the killing. A Michigan
State Police investigation began and new evidence suggested that Tolbert had fabricated the drawing all along. It’s important to note that the drawing of the crime scene was one of
the major pieces of evidence originally used to convict Sanford. Wayne
County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said that during the investigation, the
prosecutor’s office found out that Tolbert had actually created the
drawing, even though he testified in 2010 that the drawing came 100%
from Sanford. Years after Sanford was falsely convicted, he was only recently
released, even though someone else confessed to the killings in 2010.
And now, Worthy is saying that there is not enough evidence to seek a
conviction against Tolbert.........This is unfortunately just another case that proves the flaws in our justice system.".
After the announcement, Taminko Sanford-Tilmon, Davontae's mother, posted her reaction on Facebook.
Taminko Iamgodchild Sanford-Tilmon
After the announcement, Taminko Sanford-Tilmon, Davontae's mother, posted her reaction on Facebook.
Taminko Iamgodchild Sanford-Tilmon
I was just informed that no one will be charged for lying n Senting my Baby Davontae D. Sanford
away for 8 years,Yes I feel some type of way,But I will not let the
Devil steal my joy of My Baby being Home,My Baby is so upset not angry
but mad,He feel like crying,I can see it in his face,Please Pray for my
Baby n Those that falsely prosecuted him,God we need you,Family is
hurting because our own is hurting but Thank God We Together to go thur
together,I don't understand But I Trust You God keep me strengthen for
my family especially My Baby Davontae Sanford!!!!
