AMERICAN INJUSTICE Wrongful Convictions Series JEFFERY BURTON Card Comes In Collector’s Case
Convicted Innocent AMERICAN INJUSTICE Wrongful ConvictionIn 2008, Jeffery Burton was convicted of crimes he did not commit and was facingthe death sentence. One of Burton's co defendants, Quincy Cross had just been sentenced to life without parole. Knowing he would be handed the same sentence or worse he had no choice but to take the Alford plea to avoid a life or possible death sentence. He received 15 years, Taking the plea was ultimately saying you have enough evidence to convict but maintaining innocence that he was not involved. Jeffery Burton has alwaysmaintained his innocence and the fact he had•never met Quincy Cross and to this daythe two have never met. Burton remainsclose to the victims father and family.
NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON CONNECTED OR INVOLVED BELIEVES BURTON IS GUILTY.