Publisher's Synopsis
On December 23, 1991, a fire engulfed a small home in Corsicana, Texas, killing three young children. Their father, Cameron Todd Willingham, was quickly accused, convicted, and executed-based on flawed forensics, unreliable testimony, and a justice system unwilling to admit its mistakes. But what if everything we were told about the case was wrong?
In Cameron Todd Willingham: Trial by Fire, Death by Injustice, this gripping true story unravels the controversial case that shook the foundation of the American legal system. Drawing from investigative reports, expert analysis, and new revelations, this book exposes how outdated fire science, false witness statements, and a rush to judgment led to one of the most notorious wrongful executions in modern history.
- How did flawed forensic science seal Willingham's fate?
- Why did authorities ignore evidence that could have saved his life?
- What role did politics play in denying him justice?
- And most importantly-could this happen again?
With a narrative that reads like a legal thriller, Trial by Fire, Death by Injustice is a powerful examination of the failures of the death penalty and a call for a justice system that values truth over finality. If you are a fan of true crime, investigative journalism, or wrongful conviction cases, this book is a must-read.
Justice delayed is justice denied-but justice ignored is a tragedy.
