BILLIE ALLEN
FEDERAL DEATH ROW
Billie Allen has been on federal death row for over 25 years, despite strong innocence claims. He was convicted of a 1997 armed robbery and murder of a security guard named Richard Heflin. At the time of his arrest key evidence was tested for his DNA, including a blood stained leather strap, all evidence came back negative for Allen's DNA. An alibi witness placed Allen miles away at the mall during the time of the crime and Allen had receipts to back up this alibi. However, the jury never heard this evidence of Allen's whereabouts during the time of the crime. Additionally, the getaway van used by those who committed the crime was blown up, yet Allen's clothes had no evidence of petroleum byproducts. Allen's attorney's failed him at trial. They did not challenge false and misleading witness testimony or call any witnesses on Allen's behalf. With Allen's life on the line, it is important that all of the evidence is reviewed in a fair trial.
