On October 16, 2003 my father Kenneth Thomas, was convicted and given a life sentence in prison for a crime he did not commit. That was 12 years ago, I was 4 years old when he was taken and my younger brother was only 6 months. Throughout these many years my dad has maintained the best possible relationship with me and has always maintained his innocence; but the day came when the truth revealed itself through a phone conversation.The states star witness who falsely testified against my dad was admitting to lying in exchange for a sweetheart deal out of prison. Though he was unaware of who all was listening to the conversation it would not matter, because he had already made up in his mind to tell the truth, which is exactly what he did.

On December 6, 2012 in a notorized affadavit he admitted to the Court he lied those years ago and that in fact " Mr. Thomas was [not] in anyway involved before, during or after”. Finally, the Courts would hear the new evidence and on February 18, 2014 my father stood again before the same judge as the witness recanted his previous testimony. He admitted to the judge that he had an "innocent man" in prison. He was even threatened by the states DA that he would be indicted on murder charges, still he insisted to tell the truth. My dad's lawyer was also able to prove that he did indeed get out of prison right after blaming my father for the crime. We were elated with high hopes the nightmare was ending and the relationship I had been robbed of would be restored. Well, on April 2, 2014 those hopes were once again ripped from us as we learned Judge Norman denied the request for a dismal or new trial.The decisionwas just as much baffling as it is devastating considering therewas no evidence of any kind to link my father to the crime, no DNA, no eyewitnesses, absolutely nothing ;only the testimony of the man now recanting.

So, here we are now- asking for the help of those who know whats right is right, and whats unjust is unjust to sign this petition as the next step is to Appeal the decision. This is not a case of a man who did it, but a case of a man who DID NOT do it. Why then, is he paying for it? Your support is so greatly needed and appreciated.

Thank you. Kyree Thomas.

http://www.gofundme.com/legal-defense-for-KDT

http://justiceforkdt.org