The Innocent Man May 2026

In Ada, Oklahoma, was once a star—the town's first player drafted into professional baseball in 1971. But after a shoulder injury ended his career at 25, he returned home broken, struggling with severe depression, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. He became a drifter, often seen talking to himself or sleeping 20 hours a day on his mother's sofa. The Night That Changed Everything

This story is based on the true events detailed in John Grisham's non-fiction book, . The Rise and Fall of a Local Hero The Innocent Man

The prosecution built their case on "junk science" (microscopic hair analysis) and the dubious testimony of jailhouse snitches. In Ada, Oklahoma, was once a star—the town's