Corey Thomas
I was accused of rape, kidnapping, armed robbery and possesion of a firearm while completing a sentence for theft by receiving.
Before completing my sentence in 2005 I was told my DNA was matched to a crime committed in 2003. When being questioned by detectives I was never shown a picture of the victim in order to identify her; the victim was provided with my photo and gave a statement that I was not the person inovled in this crime. Before I was questioned the victim gave a description of the suspects that committed this sexual assault (6ft 2” and 256lbs) at the time this crime was reported in 2003. My description is 5ft 6” and 160lbs. None of the suspects were found accused of this crime. I was arrested for this crime after completing my sentence in 2005 with no probable cause.
When I was placed in court hearing the victim was present and the judge asked her if I was one of the three suspects involved in this crime, the victim stated I was not. The judge bound the case over to the Superior Court with the detectives stating they had DNA evidence. I recognized the victim at the hearing from a past sexual contact but chose not to say anything since the victim had already cleared that. Before my trial I received DNA reports showing two DNA profiles in the CODIS file. One DNA profile was unknown and one was matched to me. At trial they concluded one DNA profile belonged to the victim. My court appointed attorney did not show the DNA reports at trial that would have shown the second DNA was not the victim’s and was a possible suspect’s and also allowed the district attorney to argue that the DNA reports were hearsay that would have proved my innocence. The victim stated at the time of this crime there were three suspects but only one raped her, that being the biggest one at 6ft 2” tall and weighing 256lbs; the other two refused.
There was a nurse and doctor that had examined the victim. The nurse stated she did not find any sperm evidence and took only three swabs from the victim. She also stated she was the only one that took the swabs. My attorney did not have the doctor that examined this woman as a trial witness. The GBI stated they found sperm and received seven swabs that were sent from the nurse - the nurse stated she only took three swabs. The GBI forensics stated out of the seven swabs only two profiles were made and placed in CODIS. Another GBI stated that the second DNA was the victim’s. The victim’s underwear was taken as evidence but was not examined for any evidence by the GBI or nurse. The victim stated she entered a convenience store twice when she noticed a car with men yelling at her when she was going into the store and also coming out of the store. There was no video surveillance but these were the suspects involved in this crime. No check was made by detectives of the store’s video surveillance cameras that could have possibly shown a car or proven that this woman was telling the truth.
At trial I took the stand and informed the court of my contact with the victim; where I met the victim and where we went to. The victim was asked had she ever had sex with me - she stated ‘no’. The victim was asked did she know the location where I stated we went to and she answered ‘yes’ as this was the same area where she lived. The victim provided the court with the same description of the suspect being 6ft 2” and weighing 256lbs with a red complexion.
I have all the court transcripts and proof of me being accused of this crime and my DNA being used not being evidence of this crime. I have no prior sex offenses or any similar charges. My arrest record was for three thefts of receiving and entering auto. The prosecutor misled the jury in my trial and my attorney withheld evidence (factual proof) and allowed the district attorney to persuade the jury and misuse the law.
Corey Thomas, #5288240
Muscogee County Jail
700 Tenth St
Columbus, Georgia 31901
U.S.A.
Before completing my sentence in 2005 I was told my DNA was matched to a crime committed in 2003. When being questioned by detectives I was never shown a picture of the victim in order to identify her; the victim was provided with my photo and gave a statement that I was not the person inovled in this crime. Before I was questioned the victim gave a description of the suspects that committed this sexual assault (6ft 2” and 256lbs) at the time this crime was reported in 2003. My description is 5ft 6” and 160lbs. None of the suspects were found accused of this crime. I was arrested for this crime after completing my sentence in 2005 with no probable cause.
When I was placed in court hearing the victim was present and the judge asked her if I was one of the three suspects involved in this crime, the victim stated I was not. The judge bound the case over to the Superior Court with the detectives stating they had DNA evidence. I recognized the victim at the hearing from a past sexual contact but chose not to say anything since the victim had already cleared that. Before my trial I received DNA reports showing two DNA profiles in the CODIS file. One DNA profile was unknown and one was matched to me. At trial they concluded one DNA profile belonged to the victim. My court appointed attorney did not show the DNA reports at trial that would have shown the second DNA was not the victim’s and was a possible suspect’s and also allowed the district attorney to argue that the DNA reports were hearsay that would have proved my innocence. The victim stated at the time of this crime there were three suspects but only one raped her, that being the biggest one at 6ft 2” tall and weighing 256lbs; the other two refused.
There was a nurse and doctor that had examined the victim. The nurse stated she did not find any sperm evidence and took only three swabs from the victim. She also stated she was the only one that took the swabs. My attorney did not have the doctor that examined this woman as a trial witness. The GBI stated they found sperm and received seven swabs that were sent from the nurse - the nurse stated she only took three swabs. The GBI forensics stated out of the seven swabs only two profiles were made and placed in CODIS. Another GBI stated that the second DNA was the victim’s. The victim’s underwear was taken as evidence but was not examined for any evidence by the GBI or nurse. The victim stated she entered a convenience store twice when she noticed a car with men yelling at her when she was going into the store and also coming out of the store. There was no video surveillance but these were the suspects involved in this crime. No check was made by detectives of the store’s video surveillance cameras that could have possibly shown a car or proven that this woman was telling the truth.
At trial I took the stand and informed the court of my contact with the victim; where I met the victim and where we went to. The victim was asked had she ever had sex with me - she stated ‘no’. The victim was asked did she know the location where I stated we went to and she answered ‘yes’ as this was the same area where she lived. The victim provided the court with the same description of the suspect being 6ft 2” and weighing 256lbs with a red complexion.
I have all the court transcripts and proof of me being accused of this crime and my DNA being used not being evidence of this crime. I have no prior sex offenses or any similar charges. My arrest record was for three thefts of receiving and entering auto. The prosecutor misled the jury in my trial and my attorney withheld evidence (factual proof) and allowed the district attorney to persuade the jury and misuse the law.
Corey Thomas, #5288240
Muscogee County Jail
700 Tenth St
Columbus, Georgia 31901
U.S.A.