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Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit: Let Scott Go!

Scott Davis: A Call for Justice to the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit

After 19 long years behind bars, Scott Davis’s case stands out as a textbook example of investigative and prosecutorial misconduct—a case that demands a fresh and honest review by the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit.

Davis Memo Stephens 4 12 21 revised-1

A recent internal report (dated April 12, 2021) by Sarah Stephens lays out a number of troubling issues that should compel the Unit to seriously consider reducing Scott’s sentence—or even exonerating him outright. Here are some of the most damning findings:

1. **A Failing Burden of Proof**

The report explains that during Scott Davis’ 2006 trial, the jury was reminded that “grave suspicion” alone—without clear, direct evidence—is not enough for a conviction. Despite the prosecution’s own closing arguments acknowledging significant gaps (such as the fact that Davis could not have committed certain acts alone), the case against him was built more on conjecture and speculative theories than on hard, unequivocal evidence. In fact, several admissions during trial even hinted that Davis might not have been the one who committed any actual crime.

2. **Denial of a Fair Defense**

One key failing of the trial was the exclusion of evidence regarding Mr. Coffin’s cocaine use. The report notes that such evidence, if allowed, might have painted an entirely different picture of the circumstances surrounding Mr. Coffin’s death—potentially suggesting that other actors or even alternative motives were at play. This critical omission undermined the opportunity for Scott to raise reasonable doubt and mount an effective defense.

3. **Shocking Evidence Mishandling and Misconduct**

The investigation into Scott Davis’ case is riddled with procedural errors and misconduct. The report reveals that:

– Approximately 72 items of evidence were lost or destroyed before trial—a loss that not only deprived the defense of a full opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s case but also raises serious questions about the integrity of the investigative process.

– Detective Chambers, the lead investigator, is accused of several ethical breaches. His affidavits contain false claims (such as stating blood was found on Davis’ shoes when it was later revealed to be nothing more than dried mud), and he even threatened Davis with the death penalty during interrogation. Multiple instances of stopping audio recordings during interrogation and conflicting testimonies further tarnish the credibility of his conduct.

– There was also a push to implicate a co-conspirator—namely, Davis’ brother, Bret—which fell apart under scrutiny since Bret’s alibi was strong and uncontested during crucial timeframes.

4. **Systemic Failures in the Prosecution and Evidence Handling**

Beyond the investigation itself, the report points to broader issues:

– The District Attorney’s office conducted a questionable wiretap operation, attempting to coax Davis into self-incrimination while also involving individuals with possible conflicts of interest.

– A firearms expert, whose testimony was pivotal for the state, was later discredited after being fired for falsifying reports.

– Even during the trial, there were irregularities such as the use of media feed monitoring that, while not influencing attorney-client communications, still smacked of impropriety and breached professional ethics.

**A Plea for Integrity and Justice**

The cumulative weight of these findings paints a picture of a case steeped in prosecutorial overreach, investigative negligence, and procedural irregularities. Scott Davis’s conviction was, at best, the result of a deeply flawed process—a process that the very integrity of our judicial system depends on.

For someone who has been incarcerated for nearly two decades under such circumstances, it is more than time for the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit to step in. Whether by reducing Scott’s sentence or entirely exonerating him, the Unit must act to restore faith in the justice system and, most importantly, give a man his freedom.

We urge all who believe in fairness and integrity to join us in demanding that justice be finally served for Scott Davis.

New Updates to Scott Davis Case

To all,

I want all of you folks to know that the Scott Davis case is progressing in a positive way. The old tired and repeated story from the police and prosecutors that conducted Scott’s case with such arrogance and misconduct continue to be shown to be liars incapable of admitting the truth. The latest Oxygen TV Show was remarkable in its incompetence and lack of depth. It was like a ridiculous brown-nosing to the law enforcement community. It was sickening in its lack of focus on the full truth.

Nothing was even mentioned about Megan Bruton having guilty knowledge the David Coffin was “shot in the head” before anyone else. Three people confirmed that and notes from the original prosecutor ADA Joe Burford proved he knew this because Megan told him so. How about that? Prosecutors knew Bruton was lying and still put her on the stand with her constantly changing story that mutated as a $300,000 reward was offered. Oxygen did not care. More soap opera than news show. Shame on Monica Kaufman for such a puff piece.

Who cares when police lie and withhold evidence? Det. Marchel Walker admitted police recorded two tapes of Scott’s interrogation. He did it. He described them – one microcassette and one standard cassette. Well, they denied all that at trial. The cassette used to convict Scott was proven altered and not genuine by three separate experts. Wow! They lied and withheld evidence. This on top of the 72 other pieces of critical evidence lost and destroyed by police, GBI and prosecutors. You would think someone would be held accountable for all of this? Not! Hard to do when you never investigate it. That of course was former Fulton County DA Paul Howard’s posse of liars. He of course was kicked out of office and is now himself under three separate investigations for misconduct. He needs to be in prison.

New investigations show that police and prosecutors destroyed or removed many critical files in the case that could of course shown the misconduct. One example, the homicide file on a high profile murder case that took ten years was a total of about 20 pages. Not credible.

Shocking new news is coming to show Scott is in fact actually innocent. Not only should the cheating and lying police and prosecutors be put in prison but also Scott needs to be released “sine mora” – without delay. This case is a sickening example of police abuse in the South and how courts not only tolerate bad behavior by law enforcement but implicitly encourage because they never punish police and prosecutors for lying and destroying evidence – aka Arizona v Youngblood.

It is time for these TV shows that want to do ” true crime” to start focusing on innocence cases – not always just repeating and regurgitating old prosecutor storylines without any real investigation. Boring and uncreative not to mention unfair. Do your home work for once. Help those innocent people that need their story told.

Peace

Happy 2021

I hope this year will be better than 2020. We have a lot going on on the Scott Davis investigation but all has been on hold for the Covid problems.

We expect things to get moving again early this year. Check out this video to see why Scott Davis needs to be out of prison.

 

New Evidence in Scott Davis case Admitted to by Police Detective

This post from the Davis website shows that this case is again a travesty of Injustice. I believe Scott Davis is actually innocent but this further evidence shows for sure he deserves a new trial, that police have withheld crucial evidence and lied about it and that the Fulton County DA Paul Howard is a liar and a hypocrite it seems.

The new evidence, a signed affidavit by former Atlanta Police Homicide detective and former co- lead in the David Coffin murder case, states unequivocally that two UNIQUE tapes of Scott’s police interview were recorded, transcribed and given to prosecutors. This the State and prosecutor had denied for 21 years despite Scott’s claims of threats and alterations of the ONE tape provided and used at trial. They still deny despite expert testimony there were two tapes ( you can hear a tape recorder being operated on the one existing tape) as well as alterations.

Now, Detective Marchel Walker, had admitted the truth finally outside of recordings filed earlier with the affidavit. Yet these sorry liars continue the charade. It’s really pathetic.

Walker Affidavit and Paul Howard Laughing Video by Erekose

Check out the evidence and support Scott and spread the word!

2017 Update of 48 Hours Mystery show on David Coffin Murder

Here is an updated show on the case that finally showed the new evidence and how Megan Lee Bruton should be a suspect. 48 Hours really didn’t do this case justice. It allowed the fox in the hen house just as Atlanta Police detective Rick Chambers did. It is disgusting how they allowed Megan to lie gave her a platform to spread her perjury.

Ricky Chambers blows Davis case in First Two Hours video

This video is right on point when it says “Detective Chambers, you did nothing right!”

Chambers blew this case on so many levels it will take many videos by Erekose to expose it. Really, Chambers should be prosecuted. It is just so unlikely a DA would do it no matter how much misconduct is exposed. Why? Because there prosecutors were in on the Injustice!

“A Reasonable Jurist…” needed. Apply here

This is a quote from the Scott Davis appeal ruling…

“While each of the state’s actions and/or omissions, including non-
compliance with SOPs and preservation statutes, do not independently constitute
evidence of bad faith, 

a reasonable jurist might conclude that the cumulative
pattern presented here indicates that Petitioner was denied a fair trial.

See
United States v. Lopez, 590 F.3d 1238, 1258 (11th Cir. 2009).

I respect Judge Amy Totenberg for saying these words. What I hope is that some judge will also GRANT his appeal and change the so called Youngblood standard of bad faith to allow a cumulative analysis of bad faith and misconduct.

This case is really simply outrageous. How can you let this kind of misconduct, perjury, destruction of evidence, and general due process destruction in a case that gave Scott Davis a life sentence?

Look at this case. Read the rulings and the documents. Look at the videos.

We need your help and I need your help. This case needs to be a new precedent that will finally stop the abuse of police and prosecutors with destruction of evidence that the Youngblood case has allowed for years if not decades.

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