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Jackson County Prosecutor On Kevin Strickland, New County Jail And Officer Investigations

By Steve Kraske,

Chris Young, Trevor Grandin

Published July 26, 2021 at 3:29 PM CDT

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Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker

Kevin Strickland remains in prison despite the presence of exonerating evidence.

Kevin Strickland has been in prison for over 40 years for a murder he and many in the community say he didn't commit. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker has called Strickland "factually innocent" and is strongly advocating for his release.

"There are cases like Kevin Strickland's where it is in my estimation, in my professional judgement, and in the judgement of those who reviewed this case with me, a clear case of actual innocence," Baker says.

Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County Prosecutor

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Chris Young

Chris Young is an Assistant Producer for KCUR’s Up To Date. Contact him at chrisy@kcur.org.

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Trevor Grandin

Trevor Grandin is a contributing producer for KCUR Studios.

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