scene. six people were convicted, including eric glisson. you actually think they read the wrong verdict. then divine intervention through a nun he called grandma. eric would say, grandma, i think this all happening for a reason. maybe a nun could help him get into heaven, but could she help him get out of prison? what she helped him do was get a lawyer, and together they hunted for the truth. this is the one case that has kept me up at night for six years. he says i know you re innocent, i know the guys who committed this crime. will justice finally arrive? hello and welcome to dateline. eric glisson was just 20 years old when he was convicted of a murder that sent hello and welcome to dateline. eric glisson was just 20 years old when he was convicted of a murder that sent shockwaves through his neighborhood. a crime he insisted he did not commit. to clear his name eric would have to find the real killers, following clues from the confines of his cel
right now? this is a major, pivotal point in my life. and i worked hard. i persevered. and with effort and determination i m standing here before you. now, it s his co-defendant cathy watkins turn. also wrongfully convicted. 17 years. almost 18 years. 29 years old when she went away. she is free at 46. i didn t do it. i didn t do it. 100% innocent. this is what our judicial system did to me. innocent all the way. by january 2013 the convictions for the rest of the bronx six were overturned. for both the cab driver murder and fed-ex executive denise raymond. this is carlos perez, 25 when he was locked up. finally a free man at 44. i even wrote the president. i think it was 1995. both the cab driver murder and