Indiana Innocence Project

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Thank you. Real Housewives of Orange County Emily Simpson for the incredible interview with our Director, Kristine Bunch.

Legally Brunette: Wrongfully Imprisoned w/ Kristine Bunch Podcast Episode · Legally Brunette · July 26 · 35m

The Quixote has been excited to formerly welcome Kristine Bunch with the Indiana Innocence Project as one of our newest office members.

Indiana Innocence Project is dedicated to helping innocent prisoners obtain their freedom and rebuild their lives, while educating toward change to prevent wrongful convictions.

We look forward to learning more about the impact this organization is making throughout our city.

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Thank you ABC57 for sharing about our new Director, Kristine Bunch

Indiana Innocence Project announces wrongfully convicted Kristine Bunch as first ever Director SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After 17 years behind bars, Kristine Bunch turned her pain and loss into purpose when she helped create the Indiana Innocence Project.

Today, I am honored to share that I have been named Director of the Indiana Innocence Project.

This moment is bigger than a new title. It represents a journey I never could have imagined when I entered prison for a crime I did not commit.

After losing 17 years of my life to a wrongful conviction, I am now leading an innocence organization. That reality is not lost on me. I know firsthand the pain of being separated from family, the weight of being labeled guilty while knowing the truth, and the long road required to rebuild a life after exoneration.

My story began with tragedy. It continued through years of incarceration, uncertainty, and loss. But it also became a story of perseverance, hope, and the extraordinary people who dedicate their lives to pursuing justice when the system gets it wrong.

Today, I carry that experience with me into this role.

I am deeply grateful to the Indiana Innocence Project Board of Directors for their trust and confidence. I am equally grateful to the attorneys, advocates, fellow exonerees, friends, and supporters who stood beside me throughout this journey and helped transform unimaginable hardship into meaningful purpose.

The mission of the Indiana Innocence Project is deeply personal to me. Every case represents a human being, a family, and a future. I understand what is at stake because I have lived it.

As Director, I look forward to strengthening our work, supporting those seeking justice, and helping ensure that innocent people are not forgotten.

For many years, I fought to prove my own innocence.

Today, I have the privilege of fighting for others.

Kristine Bunch
Director
Indiana Innocence Project

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This week marks a significant milestone for justice in Indiana. Governor Mike Braun officially signed House Bill 1248, also known as "Carmen’s Law," into effect.

While often discussed as a tool for investigators, advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy are just as vital for the work we do at the Indiana Innocence Project. Why? Because the truth doesn't take sides.

Better forensic tools don't just solve cold cases—they prevent the wrongful conviction of the innocent by ensuring that science, not guesswork, identifies the right individual. This law strengthens the integrity of our entire legal system and brings Indiana one step closer to a future where "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt" is backed by the most accurate data available.

We applaud this move toward a more reliable and transparent justice system for all Hoosiers.

Still scrolling through the highlights from The Innocence Network Conference in Chicago! Our board member Roosevelt Glenn Sr. captured some incredible moments with the pioneers and experts who have shaped this movement, featuring:

Barry Scheck: A true legend and co-founder of the Innocence Project in New York.

Greg Hampikian: The DNA expert whose specialized work was instrumental in Roosevelt’s own case.

Meredith Taylor Kennedy: The dedicated Director of the Innocence Network.

Seeing these leaders together reminds us of the massive community of science and law behind every exoneration. We are proud to bring this national expertise and energy back home to Indiana as we continue our mission to identify and correct wrongful convictions