“I Was Sentenced to Die for a Crime I Didn’t Commit.”
Wrongful convictions don’t just destroy men’s lives. Women, too, are sentenced to death for crimes they never committed. But their stories are often forgotten.
🚨 Since 1973, more than 190 people have been exonerated from death row. Only a handful were women.
Their cases receive less media attention and fewer legal resources, leaving many of them to rot in prison for crimes they never committed.
The Unique Struggles of Women Exonerees
🔹 False Confessions Under Pressure – Women are more likely to falsely confess due to psychological coercion, threats, or protecting their children.
🔹 Bias Against Women in Court – Prosecutors often paint women as manipulative or deceitful, leading to harsher sentences.
🔹 Sexual Violence in Prison – Wrongfully convicted women face a high risk of sexual abuse while incarcerated.
🔹 Limited Post-Prison Support – Upon release, female exonerees struggle to find jobs, housing, and mental health resources.
The Fight for Justice
Marilyn Mulero was sentenced to die without a trial. Her story is proof that wrongful convictions don’t just happen—they are created by a broken system.
We must demand better laws, better protection, and better compensation for exonerees. Women deserve justice, too.
