A Life Stolen.
John Moss III was given three life sentences in 1980. He remained in prison for nearly forty years for a gruesome triple murder that he did not commit. John’s life was stolen, but the fight to clear his name goes on.
John Moss III fought for justice until the day he died on January 20, 2020. In spite of the injustice perpetrated against him, John was a talented, selfless man who was always ready to give to those in need and to love those close to him. John had a big heart full of hope and plans for a life outside of prison walls, but unfortunately that big heart gave out before he could experience the freedom he yearned for. Read more about John, the man who was so much more than a case or an inmate number, in his obituary.
John's Story
West Virginia imprisoned John for nearly four decades for murders that he did not commit. Fraudulent evidence and corrupt officials put John in prison, and fought for forty years to keep him there. Watch our documentary and learn more about John and the gross miscarriage of justice in his case.
Get to know the students and professionals fighting for John Moss' innocence