Midwest Innocence Project

April 30 | Faces of Innocence buff.ly/EITEF3m

This year, Cedric Warren will share his experience navigating wrongful conviction and what it takes to rebuild after, offering a grounded look at why this work matters and what it requires to move it forward. We would be honored to have you in the room.

For 25 years, this work has focused on correcting and preventing wrongful convictions. The need continues to grow, along with the opportunity to build a more just system.

Three trips. One choice. Where will it take you? Winner announced at Faces of Innocence on 4/30 No need to be present to win Get your tickets: buff.ly/EITEF3m

The Golden Ticket Raffle is calling! One ticket opens the door to three unforgettable journeys, and you get to choose where it leads. Every ticket helps move this work forward, supporting efforts to free innocent people and prevent wrongful convictions.

If you would like to learn more about Tessa, the impact she had on those around her, or find ways to support her family, you can visit her page here: meyersfuneralchapel.com/tessa-walker-k… We are holding her family, friends, and the Park Hill community in our thoughts.

Tessa showed a steadfast commitment to justice and service. She was thoughtful, engaged, and already asking the discerning questions that shape this work.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tessa Walker, who worked with us as an intern through the Park Hill School District’s Professional Studies program.

Winner will be announced at Faces of Innocence on 4/30. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets and info: cbo.io/app/public/bid…

The Golden Ticket Raffle is back! Now is your chance to win one unforgettable trip while supporting the work to free innocent people and prevent wrongful convictions. Three trips. One choice. Where will you go?

Faces of Innocence is a moment to gather, reflect, and recommit to the work ahead. It is about impact. A chance to celebrate the people who refuse to let the light go out. Tickets are moving. Join us at the Midland Theatre: cbo.io/app/public/bid… #FOI2026 #ThisIsMIP

Faces of Innocence returns April 30. For 25 years, this community has worked to correct and prevent wrongful convictions and strengthen fairness within the criminal legal system.

Monthly donors power investigation, litigation, education, and reform efforts that help prevent wrongful convictions before they happen. Join Partners for Innocence and become part of the community that keeps this work moving forward: themip.org/partners-for-i… #ThisIsMIP

Correcting wrongful convictions is critical. Preventing them is essential. Partners for Innocence is MIP's monthly giving community, made up of people who believe this in this work.

More than anything, it is a room of people showing up for fairness. Tickets are on sale now. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Join us: cbo.io/app/public/bid… #FOI2026 #ThisIsMIP

On April 30, we’ll gather at the Midland Theatre to mark 25 years of impact. Faces of Innocence 2026 will center the people, partnerships, and stories behind this work, and the ongoing effort to create change in the criminal legal system.

Thank you for standing with us. Learn more about joining this year’s sponsors: buff.ly/u8eLiS7 #ThisIsMIP #FOI2026

FOI reflects the strength of this community. Whether you hold a formal leadership role or contribute in quieter ways, whether you work in business, education, law, healthcare, the arts, public service, or simply believe in fairness and accountability, you are part of this work.

We're so grateful to those supporting Faces of Innocence 2026. Your partnership sustains investigation, advocacy, and the long-term work of rebuilding lives after wrongful conviction.

A man on death row in Missouri wanted items from the crime scene to undergo DNA testing to potentially prove his innocence. The court scheduled proceedings on his request — but the date set was for two days after his execution. Via @MarshallProj stlpr.org/law-order/2026…