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Damien Echols Moves to Salem
Echols has been sharing observations about his new home on Twitter.
Damien Echols has made a home in Salem, and he's sharing his experiences on Twitter.
Echols, who was one of the West Memphis Three convicted of murder in Arkansas in the 90s, was sentenced to death, according to the New York Times.
He was released in 2011 on a plea deal after new evidence indicated he was innocent, according to the Salem News. Earlier this year, he released a book about his journey.
Over the past couple months, Echols had been sharing his thoughts on Salem, his new home, via Twitter.
On Sept. 30 he wrote — "The air is chilly,the moon light is bright,and the Halloween cheer goes from one end of town to the other. I love Salem."
Follow Echols on Twitter here.
Read a full interview with Echols and his journey on the Salem News.
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