History of the Case

These articles will help you understand the history of the case. Check also our Links section. Check back soon for additional information.

Journal Inquirer 5 part series “Tainted Justice"  By Alex Wood, published from Monday, January 9 through January 13, 1995.

This 5 part series is an extensive analysis of the Richard Lapointe murder case.

Alex Wood

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Richard Lapointe Trial: 1992 - A Disputed Confession

http://www.friendsofrichardlapointe.com/1992.htm

Lapointe's Former Public Defenders Admit Overlooking Evidence. By Lee Sawyer, Journal Inquirer. July 18, 2007

http://www.friendsofrichardlapointe.com/07-18-07.htm

EX-WIFE STANDS BY LAPOINTE’S ALIBI.  By:Lee Sawyer, Journal Inquirer. July 19, 2007

http://www.friendsofrichardlapointe.com/07-19-07.htm

Dismissive Judge Lets Injustice Stand  - editorial by The Hartford Courant, by Donald Connery.  August 13, 2007

http://www.friendsofrichardlapointe.com/10-13-07.htm