Bloodsworth
The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence

Such an array of emotions as I read this book... Angry at the sloppy and negligent police work. Incredibly sad that this man had to endure this horrific treatment knowing full well he was innocent. Relieved and proud that there were people who believed in him and worked tirelessly to prove his innoc......more

Amazing. Wow. This is a fantastic book. Such a moving story of someone I’m so happy justice finally set free. An outstanding piece of nonfiction.......more

Bloodsworth is about the frightening series of events that led to a totally innocent man’s conviction in a horrific crime. This extreme case of mistaken identity (and faulty cop/court system) makes me worry that ANYONE can be in the wrong place (or situation) at the wrong time. I liked the book’s wa......more

Utterly devastating. Kirk Bloodsworth was treated with cruelty, injustice, and was a sure victim of policemen abusing their powers and not following protocol. I am crushed for him, to this day. A tale of determination, strength, grit, and bravery in the face of horrible circumstances. I wish Bloodsw......more

This book was the One Maryland - One Book selection for 2018. Since the author was going to be at our local library I decided I wanted to read it. It's just shocking to see how a person can be arrested, convicted not once but twice and to be completely innocent of the crime. It's amazing how a prose......more