Wrongfully Convicted Craig Coley Finds Freedom — And $21M — After 39 Years In Prison
While the settlement may bring justice to Coley, the true killer of his ex-girlfriend and her 4-year-old son in 1978 is still unknown and potentially on the loose. California Department of Corrections and RehabilitationCraig Coley . Craig Coley was doom to life in prison without parole for the 1978 murder of his ex - girlfriend , Rhonda Wicht , and her 4 - year - old Word , Donald . Now , after 39 years behind bar , Coley has been pardoned and grant a $ 21 million closure ....