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Jimmie Duncan<\/strong> had a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving when it was revealed in November 2025 that he had been granted bail after spending 27 years on death row.<\/p>\n Following the decision, Life & Style<\/em> shares who Duncan is, what crime he was accused of committing and why he was released from death row.<\/p>\n Duncan was previously found guilty of first-degree murder in 1998 after he was accused of raping and drowning his then-girlfriend Allison Layton Statham<\/strong>\u2019s 23-month-old daughter, Haley Oliveaux, according to the Associated Press<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n In April 2025, Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Alvin Sharp<\/strong> threw out Duncan\u2019s conviction after experts testified that the forensic evidence that originally put Duncan behind bars was \u201cnot scientifically defensible.\u201d<\/p>\n NFL Star Kris Boyd Shot Outside of New York City Restaurant: Everything to Know<\/a><\/p>\n Additionally, the new evidence seemingly implied that Oliveaux\u2019s death was a result of \u201caccidental drowning.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe presumption is not great that he is guilty,\u201d Sharp wrote in his letter that granted Duncan\u2019s bail, according to the outlet. He cited the new evidence as grounds for his decision, as well as Duncan\u2019s lack of prior criminal history.<\/p>\n Duncan was released on bail on November 26 after he posted a $150,000 bond. His release comes as the Louisiana Supreme Court continues to review his case.<\/p>\n While Duncan has not been officially exonerated for the crime, his legal team said in a statement that the judge\u2019s ruling provided \u201cclear and convincing evidence showing that Mr. Duncan is factually innocent.\u201d<\/p>\n The legal team then added that Duncan being released on bail \u201cmarks a significant step forward for Mr. Duncan\u2019s complete exoneration.\u201d<\/p>\n During Duncan\u2019s bail hearing, Statham said she believed Duncan wasn\u2019t involved in her daughter\u2019s death. Instead, she believed the young girl accidentally drowned in a bathtub, per the Associated Press<\/em>.<\/p>\n She went on to say that she believed her daughter \u201cwasn\u2019t killed,\u201d adding, \u201cHaley died because she was sick.\u201d<\/p>\nWho Is Jimmie Duncan?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Why Was Jimmie Duncan\u2019s Conviction Overturned?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Jimmie Duncan Has Been Released on Bail<\/span><\/h2>\n
Jimmie Duncan\u2019s Ex-Girlfriend Believes He\u2019s Innocent<\/span><\/h2>\n