"Please Don't Tell" | Full Episode
Wrongful Conviction Unravels After 44 Years in Twin Sisters' Attack Case
Discover how crucial withheld evidence—including initial victim statements and a coroner's report—led to the overturning of a 100-year sentence for a crime committed 44 years ago.
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- Overturn granted based on the constitutional violation that Vincent Simmons never received a fair trial due to suppressed discovery.
- Initial identification procedures were highly suggestive, as Simmons was the only person in handcuffs during the lineup.
- Key evidence contrary to trial testimony, such as initial statements omitting the attacker's name, was discovered 30 years later.
- The case exposes systemic issues in swift 1977 prosecutions and the difficulties survivors face even after exoneration.
This report details the 1977 alleged assault of twin sisters Karen and Sharon Sanders by Vincent Simmons, who spent decades in prison. Readers will learn about the significant inconsistencies in the victims' original accounts, evidence suppressed from the defense, and the crucial legal ruling that granted Simmons a new trial based on due process failures. This case highlights deep flaws in swift judicial processing and the persistence required to overturn a conviction.
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Top Comments (10)
As soon as I heard they referred to him as the N word and claimed 'all black people look alike' I knew it was bogus.
How you going to get 100 years in prison for attempted rape? There are murderers who don't even get that.
There’s no such thing as consensual sex at 9 years old
I’m glad to see so many people in the comments are skeptical of the twins.
She don’t remember saying that but she remember everything that was done in 1977
This is gross. Those women deserve to be in prison for the rest of their lives
This literally brings tears to my eyes because I know there are more black men who never even got the opportunity to clear their name. Skin color should never = conviction.
I noticed when the twins talk , they look at eachother for validation lmao
I can't imagine how proud the wife of that lawyer must be. Wishing them both peace and happiness.
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Top Comments (10)
As soon as I heard they referred to him as the N word and claimed 'all black people look alike' I knew it was bogus.
How you going to get 100 years in prison for attempted rape? There are murderers who don't even get that.
There’s no such thing as consensual sex at 9 years old
I’m glad to see so many people in the comments are skeptical of the twins.
She don’t remember saying that but she remember everything that was done in 1977
This is gross. Those women deserve to be in prison for the rest of their lives
This literally brings tears to my eyes because I know there are more black men who never even got the opportunity to clear their name. Skin color should never = conviction.
I noticed when the twins talk , they look at eachother for validation lmao
I can't imagine how proud the wife of that lawyer must be. Wishing them both peace and happiness.
Click here to watch more “48 Hours” full episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFHkKbd_jTJiRmfUfLX2Ay_hnf5j3cxH