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Criminal

Feb. 1, 2000

Lifer Set Free as New Evidence Sheds Doubt on His Conviction

SANTA ANA - An Orange County judge Friday granted a request by the district attorney's office to release twice-convicted killer Dwayne McKinney from prison, arguing that not enough evidence exists to support a conviction for the man accused of killing a fast-food restaurant manager two decades ago.

By Jason W. Armstrong
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SANTA ANA - An Orange County judge Friday granted a request by the district attorney's office to release twice-convicted killer Dwayne McKinney from prison, arguing that not enough evidence exis...

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