Lawrence DeLisle Seeking Clemency for Drowning Deaths of His Four Children

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Lawrence DeLisle, convicted of murder in the drowning deaths of his four children, is seeking clemency, claiming the deaths were an accident caused by a leg cramp. He has served 35 years of his five life sentences.

Key Points

  • DeLisle claims the deaths were accidental due to a leg cramp.
  • DeLisle's ex-wife tried to grab the steering wheel before the car plunged into the river.
  • DeLisle has support from the Innocence Clinic at the University of Michigan's law school and Northwestern University's law school.

Pros

  • Lawrence DeLisle has served 35 years in prison without any conduct issues.

Cons

  • DeLisle was convicted of first-degree murder in the drowning deaths of his four children.
  • DeLisle's confession was viewed as coerced by his attorneys.
  • Some believe DeLisle does not deserve clemency and is a mass murderer.