Wrongly Convicted Man Free Again
January 26th, 2015 by Mike Vasilinda
Alan Crotzer spent almost 25 years in prison for a rape DNA later proved he didn’t commit. After winning freedom in 2006, the Tampa man moved to Tallahassee where he advocates for the wrongly convicted. In 2012, A convicted felon accused Crotzer of shooting at him. Crotzer was arrested and charged. He claimed self defense. Fast forward to this past December and the accuser was killed by ay an unknown assailant. Prosecutors have dropped charges against Crotzer, who says he is happy the ordeal is over.
“I protected myself. I’m glad to be here. I thank God for that. And I haven’t lost any sleep over it, I have my baby and my faith.She wasn’t even born yet. Had he killed me, she wouldn’t be here” says Crotzer.
Crotzer was wearing an ankle bracelet when the accuser was murdered, proving he was not at the scene of the murder. Crotzer is at home, taking care of his infant daughter.
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