Walter Rhodes
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Walter Rhodes was involved in the 1976 shooting incident that led to the wrongful convictions of Sunny Jacobs and Jesse Tafero. He later confessed to the murders, which ultimately led to Jacobs' acquittal. His confession raised significant questions about the integrity of the original trial.
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Walter Rhodes testified against Sunny Jacobs and Jesse Tafero in exchange for a life sentence.
The story of Sunny Jacobs was never as straightforward as the media suggested – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-06-07
Ireland· 2025-06-07
Walter Rhodes was a fugitive who was present during the incident that led to the police officers' deaths.
how a US death row exoneree ended up in Connemara – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-06-06
Ireland· 2025-06-06
Walter Rhodes was a third man involved in the murder case for which Sunny Jacobs was wrongfully convicted.
Woman who died in Connemara house fire named as former US death row inmate Sunny Jacobs – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-06-03
Ireland· 2025-06-03