State v. Kagonyera / Wilcoxson
In the case of State v. Kagonyera and Wilcoxson, the Commission conducted a hearing on April 28 and 29, 2011. The Commission voted unanimously that there was sufficient evidence to merit judicial review. At that time, the case was referred forward to a three-judge panel. The documents presented at the Commission hearing became public record and are included below.
Please note that the web content does not include the full case file and only documents, videos, and reports that are public record are posted here.
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State v. Kagonyera / Wilcoxson Brief
The transcripts of the Commission hearing are available for viewing ONLY. The transcripts online are not available to print. If you would like to purchase a printed copy of the hearing transcript please contact Court Reporting Services at 919-832-4114 or crsdepo@crsdepo.com.
Kagonyera / Wilcoxson Hearing: Day One of Two
Kagonyera / Wilcoxson Hearing: Day Two of Two
Commission Hearing Power Point Presentation
Handouts given to Commissioners during the hearing
Transcript of Kagonyera Deposition
Transcript of Wilcoxson Deposition
Confessions Expert Affidavit and Report
Vehicle Make/Model Expert Affidavit and Report
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Phone Interviews presented at the Commission Hearing:
Tyrell Dickey Phone Interview one
Tyrell Dickey Phone Interview Two
Tyrell DIckey Phone Interview Three
Kagonyera and Wilcoxson Three-Judge Panel
The three-judge panel was held in Buncombe County from September 12, 2011 through September 22, 2011. At the conclusion of that hearing, the Judges ruled that Mr. Kagonyera and Mr. Wilcoxson had proven their innocence by clear and convincing evidence. Mr. Kagonyera and Mr. Wilcoxson exonerated were set free.
The documents and transcripts from the three-judge panel hearing were made a part of the official court file and are public record. You may contact the Buncombe County Clerk of Court if you wish to review those documents.
You can also read the opinion of the three-judge panel by clicking on the link below:
