He served 19 years for a fatal shooting he didn’t commit. A letter from the gunman changed everything
- Posted on December 27, 2025
- By CNN
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He served 19 years for a fatal shooting he didn’t commit. A letter from the gunman changed everything
Emel McDowell was in a New York City jail when a guard yelled out his name. A single envelope slid through the metal bars into his cell. He stared at the return address in disbelief.
