Kevin Fox, Exonerated in the 2004 Murder of His Daughter, Dies in Arkansas Head-On Crash – NBC Chicago

Kevin Fox, an Arkansan exonerated in the 2004 murder of his daughter, tragically passed away on Saturday in a head-on collision.

Fox, who was just 34-years-old, was driving near the small town of Leslie when his vehicle veered into oncoming traffic, leading to the fatal crash.

The tragedy comes just years after Fox was exonerated in the 2004 murder of his 3-year-old daughter, Riley. At the time of the crime, Fox had been arrested, charged, and placed in jail for eight months before being exonerated by DNA evidence.

Fox’s exoneration marked a major milestone in American criminal justice history. He was the first person in the United States to be released after being wrongly convicted in a murder case that used DNA evidence.

The criminal justice system has come a long way since Fox’s exoneration, but his death is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and justice. His death is also an unfortunate reminder of the devastating consequences of wrongful convictions.

“This is a sad day for justice,” said Fox’s former attorney, Kathleen Zellner. “The world lost a great man today and we can never forget the injustice he faced.”

Fox’s death has left his family and community in shock and grief. His family released a statement saying, “Kevin was a devoted father and loving husband. We will miss him more than words can express.”

Fox’s death is a tragedy that has left many in the community heartbroken. His memory will live on, however, as a reminder of the need for a fair and just criminal justice system.