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Journey Toward Justice
by Dennis Fritz
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Seven Locks Press (2006-10-06)
ISBN: 1931643954
EAN: 9781931643955
Dewy Decimal #: 347.7312
Hardcover: 458 pages
SKU: 08040106
Condition: Very Good Very Good
Comments: Hardback in very good plus condition with no markings. Slight scuffing inside front cover where lapel was apparently removed, Dust jacket in like new condition with minor shelf wear. Tight binding and clear crisp text. Very nice book.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Dennis Fritz was an ordinary middle-aged man leading an ordinary life, when, on May 8, 1987, he was on his way to jail on charges of rape and murder. An overzealous prosecutor bent on winning relied on flimsy circumstantial evidence and Dennis was convicted and sentenced to life in prison while his co-defendant, Ronnie Williamson was sentenced to death. After twelve years of incarceration, with the help of Barry Scheck of the Innocence Project, and DNA testing, Dennis and Ronnie were exonerated and the real killer is found guilty. On April 15, 1999, Dennis and Ronnie walk free from prison. "The story of the unwarranted prosecution and wrongful conviction of Dennis Fritz is compelling and fascinating. After serving eleven years for a murder he did not commit, Dennis was exonerated and had the strength and courage to put his life back together." —John Grisham "As I write these words, there have been one hundred eighty-one post-conviction DNA exonerations in America. The exonerated, many crime victims and their families (including the Carter family from the Fri and Williamson case) are the heart and soul of this movement. In this unique and brave community of survivors, there is no more decent and dignified a man, nor a more gentle soul, than Dennis Fritz. For eight years he has unstintingly supported our work in every way possible, re-living what are often very painful memories in service to a just cause. And now he has had the fortitude to tell his whole story. As always, I am in awe of his courage and humbled by his efforts." —Barry C. Scheck Co-Director The Innocence Project
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Customer Reviews
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Disgusted
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-12-20
After reading Grisham's book and Dreams of Ada this book offered me yet another interesting perspective of the jurisprudence craziness that transpired 20 some years ago. These guys have lived through a legal nightmare of epic proportions. Very good read even if you are disgusted.
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Justice after Injustice
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-10-16
Dennis Fritz was railroaded by uncaring cops and an uncaring legal system. Because of that Dennis missed out on his Daughters childhood and several people he cared about died without ever learning of final success in proving his innocence. Oh and he spent 12 years in jail for something he didn't do. He never gave up. I met Dennis at a Barnes and Nobles at a book signing in Tucson. He struck me as quiet and contemplative. I was fascinated and he signed a book I bought. It took me two years to finally get around to reading it, but once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. I wish you the best Dennis, you have suffered enough.
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journey toward justice
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-05-02
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This man's account of this part of his life is chilling. Well written. I felt as though I was suffering along with him and rejoiced with him on his release.
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INSPIRATIONAL, A TRIBUTE TO THE HUMAN SPIRIT!
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-12-10
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Journey Toward Justice, by Dennis Fritz.
Having previously read An Innocent Man by John Grisham and being a longtime supporter of The Innocence Project I started out reading Journey Toward Justice with interest, eager to hear Mr. Fritz's account of the case. I soon found myself reading this compelling piece of work on trains, buses, even elevators...it was nearly impossible to stop! Dennis tells his story with clarity of mind and awareness of purpose: he simply wants the world to share his experience of the nightmare it must be to be 100% innocent, wrongly convicted and sent off to rot in jail. This book is an American Classic that deserves to be read by millions. Oprah, are you listening?
Kevin McKiernan, Norway
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Prosecutor Gone Wild
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-12-09
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Dennis Fritz's book is very insightful. He deserves much credit for not letting the prosecutor ruin his life. One character in his book is named Dennis Smith. He worked for the OSBI and contributed to the wrongful conviction of Williamson and Fritz. In the book, Dennis Smith, the corrupt cop, could just as likely be the DA of Custer County, Oklahoma. Is Dennis Smith really dead?
The prosecutor's name is Bill Peterson, which reminds people of Mike Nifong of Duke Lacrosse fame. You too Bill?
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