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Wrongfully Imprisoned for 29 Years: The Leo Schofield Story

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In September of 2016, Leo Schofield’s latest attorney, Andrew Crawford, filed a motion to present new evidence. Crawford states in the motion that Jeremy Scott confessed to the murder in a call earlier in the year. A couple of days before the confession, Leo had prayed for “truthfulness and forgiveness” in the case. Jeremy Scott’s confession included full detail of the murder and how it was carried out.

“I have tried to hold onto the belief that justice always wins in the end.” Leo says. “Almost 30 years later and a long prison experience. I don't know if justice can ever be obtained, but I am tired and wearing down. I have my wife today of nearly 26 years, and a daughter who is now 16 years old, both of which need me home. And I need to be with them.”

“The only thing that matters to him is his two girls.” Ashley is ready for her father to be released so that they can lead a normal life. “There are times in my life where I want to call him and talk, sometimes I dial the number on my phone, and then I realize I can’t.”

“I’ve been training for the Olympics in karate, and we’re going to go the 2020 Olympics together, that’s something we have to look forward to.” - Ashley Nicole, Leo's Daughter

She is hopeful that her father will be released soon, “I’ve been training for the Olympics in karate, and we’re going to go the 2020 Olympics together, that’s something we have to look forward to.”

As of this writing, the motion to present new evidence has been struck twice, with the opportunity to amend. 10th Circuit Judge J. Kevin Abdoney has been assigned to the case and will ultimately be the one conducting a potential hearing.

“I want people to care…” Says Leo, “because everything I've said from the beginning is the absolute truth. What happened to me can happen to anyone.”

“I want people to care…” - Leo Schofield


How Can You Help?

Concerned readers can help Leo Schofield and his family in the following ways:

Sign a Petition:

This petition on Change.Org will be submitted to Polk County State Attorney Brian Haas on Leo's behalf:

https://www.change.org/p/brian-haas-state-attorney-10th-judicial-court-stop-prosecuting-leo-schofield-for-a-crime-he-did-not-commit

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