Login | Create A Free Account | FAQ
WindyCitizen.com NewsBlogsAdvertise Top Citizens

Justice for Savory

Falsely Accused, Unjustly Convicted: A Child's Story

Search it

Latest News from our Sponsors [?]

  • Sad to see Oprah leaving, she's an Illinois icon and played a major role in getting President Obama elected last year.

    123456789…next ›last »
Paid for and Authorized by Friends of Dan Hynes

About this blog

When Johnnie Lee Savory was 14 years old, he was falsely accused and unjustly convicted for double homicide in his hometown of Peoria, Illinois. In 2006, after spending 30 years in prison, Savory was granted parole and released.

Though a free man today, society still considers Savory an ex-felon, which is why he is asking Governor Pat Quinn to order DNA testing of the evidence that was used to convict him.

This blog, managed by Windy Citizen contributor John Maki, will chronicle Savory's fight for the justice that he has been denied. Through commentary, interviews, and web videos, it will also invite readers to get to know Savory and join him in his struggle.

Justice for Savory's Greatest Hits

  1. “In the palm of some fool’s hand”: The Case of Johnnie Lee Savory
    Read 1486 times and commented 3 times
  2. "This picture says everything that needs to be said"
    Read 1388 times and commented 1 times
  3. Get busy living, or get busy dying
    Read 1382 times and commented 2 times
  4. Survivors of Chicago Cop Jon Burge's regime of torture speak out
    Read 1179 times and commented 0 times
  5. Check out Johnnie Lee Savory on WLUW 88.7 FM's Outside the Loop
    Read 1069 times and commented 2 times

What People Are Saying Here

More Justice for Savory


See all posts >

Popular Posts Across Windy Citizen

  1. New atheist billboard downtown is a non-issue for most
    On The Little Things by Kate Shellnutt
  2. I Hate Late Games, and So Do the Bulls--and So Should You
    On Bullish Thoughts by mmitchell
  3. Ghost Sign
    On Albany Park Post by FruzsE
  4. Albany Park Media Round-up: historical 40th district campaign run, Kid Sister
    On Albany Park Post by FruzsE
  5. Totally NOT RANDOM Friday - Episode 2
    On Today's Photos by Justin Goh

Check out Johnnie Lee Savory on WLUW 88.7 FM's Outside the Loop

1069 Reads
John Maki's picture
John Maki - Thursday, Sep 4, 2008

Outside the Loop RADIO (OTL) is a weekly audio magazine about all things Chicago. It's easily one of the best shows about the city you can find.  The show airs every Friday from 6-6:30 P.M. on WLUW 88.7 FM.  You can also listen to past episodes and subscribe to OTL as a podcast by going to the show's website.

Recently, OTL host Mike Stephen interviewed Johnnie Lee Savory about his case.  
Johnnie Lee Savory and Mike Stephen

You can now listen to Johnnie's interview here.

Thanks again to Mike and OTL producer Andy Hermann for spreading the word about Johnnie's fight.

You can help Johnnie's fight for justice today by sending one e-mail.  

Click here and tell IL Governor Rod Blagojevich to order DNA testing on the evidence that was used to send Johnnie to prison for 30 years for a crime he did not commit.

If you're on facebook, look up Johnnie Lee Savory and join the Justice for Savory group.

Also, Saturday, September 13th, Johnnie will be participating in a Rainbow Push Coalition Saturday Morning Forum on DNA testing and exoneration.  Click here for more information.

If you have any questions or comments about Justice for Savory, send us an e-mai at justiceforsavory@gmail.com

John Maki

John Maki is a new media consultant for Chicago non-profits. In his spare time, John is also a multi-media producer and contributor for The Windy Citizen. Before working in new media, John taught high school literature, and before that was a graduate student in English literature at the University of Chicago. John is currently in his third year at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

johnemaki@gmail.com

More

2 Discussions What do you think?. Click here to start a discussion! ↓


Comments

! 1 points by Minister Tonja Scott-Pate 1 year 7 weeks ago

Johnnie is completely innocent. The real killer is dead. Johnnie, live your life in peace and faith. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? All of the Peoria Police Department knew the truth. They just found it easier to blame a child than try and deal with the real killer. He lied and may he rot in hell.

1 points by John Maki 1 year 7 weeks ago

Thank you for your support. Please contact me if you'd like to talk more, or get in touch with Johnnie at justiceforsavory@gmail.com

Post new comment

To join the conversation create a profile, login, or

Welcome

About this blog

When Johnnie Lee Savory was 14 years old, he was falsely accused and unjustly convicted for double homicide in his hometown of Peoria, Illinois. In 2006, after spending 30 years in prison, Savory was granted parole and released.

Though a free man today, society still considers Savory an ex-felon, which is why he is asking Governor Pat Quinn to order DNA testing of the evidence that was used to convict him.

This blog, managed by Windy Citizen contributor John Maki, will chronicle Savory's fight for the justice that he has been denied. Through commentary, interviews, and web videos, it will also invite readers to get to know Savory and join him in his struggle.

Subscribe

The Justice for Savory Feed
Get all the stories posted on this blog.

The Windy Citizen Blog Network Feed
Get all the stories posted on Windy Citizen blogs.

See all feeds »

Windy Citizen Daily E-mail Updates:

Recommended Links

Windy Citizen Blogs



This site Copyright 2009, Windy Citizen.com - All rights reserved. Content posted by users is dedicated to the public domain.
Designed in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.