Case of Leighton Hay by Hayley Balson by

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 15:17:18 UTC

One of the most common causes for wrongful convictions is eyewitness identification error. And that was the case for Leighton Hay. Although enough proof was given to show that Hay was not the murderer, a witness was convinced he was the killer because of appearance. She said he fit the description of what she saw the night of the murder at the night club for the second shooter. Hay appealed his conviction because it was solely based on the eyewitness identification.

Professional Misconduct

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 19:37:08 UTC

When police found cut hair in Leighton Hay's house, they automatically figured it was cut hair from him to try to change his appearance so he wouldn't look like the described suspect. This is what ended up putting him in jail.

However later, when his lawyers were looking for more evidence to prove his innocence, they tested the hair that was found in the house and it was proven to be beard hair and not scalp hair. This was help able to prove his innocence.

Leighton and father

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 19:51:20 UTC

Leighton Hay and his father. His father said when Hay got released, that he knew this day would always come and he is so grateful for his lawyers, the Supreme Court, and Justice McMahon.

James Lockyer

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 19:56:16 UTC

James Lockyer is the founding director of Innocence Canada and was involved in the case of Leighton Hay

Lawyer Speaks

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 20:09:04 UTC

James Lockyer, Leighton's lawyer, speaks about Leighton getting out and how happy he is. He speaks about the challenges they had to go through, like the Crown dismissing the idea of forensic testing the hair that was found and having to get an order with the Supreme Court of Canada to get this approved.

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balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 20:20:53 UTC

Judge Apologizes

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 20:25:15 UTC

The judge apologizes for the wrongful conviction of Leighton Hay, which is rare. Although an apology doesn't change anything, it is a start. Hay's lawyers will continue to demand compensation for Leighton.

Court Case

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 20:28:37 UTC

Court Case at the Supreme Court of Canada where Leighton Hay's lawyer presents new evidence of the hair that was thought to be cut dreads from Leighton, but was further proved to be facial hair.

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 20:32:30 UTC

Tunnel Vision was present in the arrest of the Leighton Hay. The police had an eyewitness who was 80% sure who she saw was him. Because of that, the police didn't interview anyone else. They decided it was him who was the second shooter and didn't think twice about it.

Kingston Prison

balsonhayley — 2024-04-15 20:39:13 UTC

An image of the Kingston penitentiary, where Leighton Hay was kept for 12 and 1/2 years while he was wrongfully convicted of murder.

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