Jessica Currin

Quincy Cross looks on as his counsel, the prosecutors for the state of Kentucky and Special Judge Tyler Gill confer Tuesday at the start of the evidentiary hearing spurred by his defense team's efforts. Cross was convicted in the 2000 murder of Jessica Currin, but has long maintained his innocence.

Multiple witnesses in Jessica Currin case recant statements during evidentiary hearing

Derek Operle

It’s been more than 25 years since 18-year-old Jessica Currin was found dead and burned behind a Mayfield middle school, but the man convicted for her murder still maintains his innocence. An evidentiary hearing for the case began this week and is expected to conclude in mid-December.

Criminal Justice

Judge grants evidentiary hearing for man convicted in controversial 2000 Mayfield murder case

Derek Operle

Attorneys for the man convicted in the murder of Jessica Currin successfully argued Thursday for an evidentiary hearing that could get Quincy Cross a shot at freedom

Criminal Justice

Pulitzer-winning journalist’s latest podcast looks at murder of Mayfield mother Jessica Currin

Derek Operle

After the body of Jessica Currin was found beaten and burned near Mayfield Middle School in 2000, it took years for the community to get answers. And, now, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and podcaster Maggie Freleng thinks the ones they got were wrong.

Society

Unlikely Duo Seeks Justice For Mayfield Murder Victim: Feature Film Planned

Todd Hatton

Jessica Currin was found dead behind Mayfield Middle School in 2000. Five years later, the investigation into her murder was stalling. A suspect had been…