MICHAEL LEWIS
CONVICTION BASED ON CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE; MAINTAINS INNOCENCE
Case Overview
Michael Lewis maintains he is innocent and claims his conviction for the 2010 murder of Curley Tyler was based largely on circumstantial evidence. He raises serious concerns about conflicts of interest, his waiver of a jury trial, the handling of forensic and cell phone evidence, lost or missing evidence, and whether the prosecution proved guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
MICHAEL LEWIS CLAIMS:
• Conviction based largely on
circumstantial evidence
• No direct evidence tied him to the
murder
• Conflicts of interest involving
attorney and judge
• Unfair pressure to waive jury trial
• Unreliable cell phone tower evidence
• Missing or destroyed evidence
• Prosecution withheld evidence (Brady violation)
• Insufficient proof beyond a reasonable doubt
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
April 3, 2010
April 4, 2010
April 2010
July 29, 2010
Lewis states he met with Curley Tyler late that night to make a payment toward purchasing a Mercedes.
Curley Tyler found dead in his Escalade outside Cottonwood Apartments in Johnson County, Kansas.
Lewis states he later traveled to California after becoming fearful following Tyler’s death and being identified as a person of interest.
Lewis arrested and charged with felony murder and aggravated robbery.
Lewis convicted in a bench trial and sentenced to life + 61 months.
Lewis' conviction upheld by Kansas Supreme Court
February 20, 2015
2012
READ MICHAEL LEWIS’ FULL SUBMISSION
The following materials were submitted in support of Michael Lewis’ case and are presented as received.
“First of all, I’m not guilty. I did not receive a fair trial. In addition to not having much help during my post conviction, I have been done absolutely wrong by the state of Kansas."
CASE # 003
JOHNSON COUNTY, KS
LIFE +
61 MONTHS