Executed
Roger Keith Coleman
Roger Keith Coleman was executed in the electric chair at Greensville Correctional Center in Virginia on May 20, 1992. He maintained his innocence until the end, and his case drew wide national and international attention and campaigns against the death penalty. A 2006 DNA test, conducted after his death, was reported by A&E to have confirmed the verdict, though some people still question that result.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Coleman maintained his innocence, and supporters say he was later shown to be innocent, though a 2006 DNA test reported in the account confirmed the verdict.
Reported by: Commonwealth of Virginia (court).