ALMOST 20 YEARS AND STILL NOT FREE....The Innocence of Aaron Finley.

***I recommend you read the article in this link before proceeding.  ( http://www.mississippi-justice.com/Aaron-Finley----In-His-Own-Words.html   )***

Today’s news is based in the city of Meridian, Mississippi in the year of 1994. Yes, over 20 years ago.  The murder of George Monsour took place in 1994. I discovered this story on social media a month ago and was instantly fascinated and had to know the truth. There are many twists and turns and injustices with the court system in this discovery, so take your time and read this and the links provided.

The murder and Robbery of George Monsour took place on November 16, 1994 and sure did shake up the town. It was stated that Mr. Monsour had been shot and robbed and three suspects were taken into custody, by the names of Willie Davis and Aaron Finley, and Stacey Armstrong.  Aaron Finley and Stacey Armstrong were released in 1995 after not being indicted three times due to lack of evidence, but Willie Davis remained incarcerated and convicted of the murder of George Monsour. In April of 1996 Aaron Finley was indicted for capital murder for the beating and drowning of George Monsour. Willie Davis made a deal with the district Attorney to testify against Aaron Finley to have his sentence be life in prison instead of the death penalty.  

The trial of Aaron Finley was unusual and took some turns for the worse. Originally offered 10 years as a plea, Aaron turned it down, claiming innocence. In 1996 during Aaron Finley’s trial he was appointed two lawyers and a paralegal to help the lawyers on the case. The paralegal being, Tammy Cogdell and the lawyers being, Susanne A Merchant and Roger Druett of whom is now dead. Roger Druett is now deceased and the Susan A Merchant stopped practicing law in Meridian, I am not sure of the location of Tammy Cogdell. On one of the days of his trial the paralegal was crossing the street to go back to the law office when a car hit her, and broke her leg. The paralegal was sent to the hospital but survived. I am told that the person who hit her had purposely done it and left the scene, and it turns out that the driver was the grand daughter of Mr. George Monsour and no charges were filed and no questions were asked. This left his lawyers with one less on their defense and also shaken up and in fear of what could happen to them. Aaron Finley’s defense asked for recess until the next day but was denied by the judge.  During the trial

There were a few people there to testify against Aaron Finley. Rita Crane who now owns Crane Employment of Meridian claims to have been driving down the interstate and saw Aaron in the back seat of the stolen car of Mr. Monsour and Willie Davis driving which led her to believe Aaron was part of the murder. The car was a 1964 Chevrolet Impala and Aaron Finley was allegedly in the back seat. A reliable source stated that the speed limit on that interstate is 60 MPH and that If Aaron was in the back seat a person would have to be able to see through the back panel to see him.  They also stated that they don’t think she had anything against Aaron its just that her brother was a law man and she only wanted to help but she still lied.

1964 Impala example (Notice Back panel blocking view of passengers)

Also stated from a source is that Willie Davis’s testimony and statements changed numerous times, which should have made all of his statements of no use.  Also a woman claiming that someone by the name of Willie Davis tried to buy a car part form her but upon seeing Aaron she said that he didn’t look the same, which proves it wasn’t him but actually Willie that asked her for a car part.

         The scene of the crime was said to be near a lake and on the day of the crime would have been very muddy. The shoes of Aaron Finley were confiscated but no soil tests done although his shoes were still clean with no traces of mud, which proves him to not be at the crime scene. Also the alibi of Aaron Finley states that at the time the murder was said to have taken place he was at Perfection Cleaners (owner: William Doug Fort) delivering his clothes to be cleaned. There was a ticket made and should have been in the possession of the cleaners but my sources state that the Detectives never went to get it from them. I am told that if that ticket is still available and can be obtained it would prove the innocence of Aaron Finley.

 Also sources reveal that upon finding Mr. Monsour at the scene of the crime his items, which would be in his wallet, were all thrown around the scene and not one of the items contained Aaron Finley’s fingerprints but did contain someone’s prints, which were never revealed. As a matter of fact the only place Aaron’s fingerprints showed up on was the passenger side of the vehicle in which he admits to riding in but only after Willie Davis picked him up to ride after the murder of George Monsour, which Aaron was unaware of. To Aaron’s knowledge Willie Davis purchased the car. This is all stated in his story.

The jury deliberated for hours and finally reached a verdict and found the defendant Aaron Finley Guilty of the murder of George Monsour based on only the statements of others and no proof of actual murder. Although it took hours to find him guilty it took no time for the jury to ask that he be given life without the possibility of parole. This leads me to believe some kind of deal was made during deliberation between the jurors.

A reliable source tells the story from their perspective, stating that Willie Davis is kind of mentally ill and that his story has changed every time he is asked. Their story is that Stacy Armstrong along with Willie Davis killed Mr. Monsour. Willie was threatened by Stacy Armstrong to not testify on him, so Willie Davis added Aaron to his story out of fear for Stacy Armstrong. And as far as Tommy Goree, they stated that everyone feared him and wouldn’t dare say anything. The source stated that Aaron Finley was victim to being involved with the wrong people at the wrong time and didn’t know anything of the murder.

Legal advice was given to help in this case from an attorney which is to get a transcript of the trial and look for any inconsistencies, all the evidence presented and not presented. Also gaining that ticket from the cleaners would also be a big help.

I have read the story and researched it with so many people that were involved in the case and I am convinced that Aaron Finley is innocent of Murder and was only a passenger along for a ride after the murder of George Monsour. I also believe he had no knowledge of the murder until after the police wanted him for questioning and he turned himself in to prove his innocence. I feel like if a person killed someone and was offered 10 years they would take it, but if innocent they would fight until the end. I could go on and on with the inconsistencies and errors in this case but you get the point. Here it is almost 20 years after his conviction and incarceration and still no justice. He should be granted a re trial that is fair and presents all the evidence. I say that all key people in the case come forward and speak nothing but the truth from the heart not what they think they should say.

If you have any information pertaining to this case please leave a comment. And if you have legal advice for him or have a way to help here is his personal address:

                      Aaron Finley #66987

                      M.C.C.F.    A2 bed #61

                      833 west St.

                      Holly Springs, MS 38635

                              Please bring me home to my family

                                             Aaron Finley

Here are some links to further your research and knowledge of the case:

 -Aaron Finley’s case # 325-96

-Willie Davis’s case # 439-95

Links to Petitions:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/free-aaron-finley/?utm_medium=

https://www.change.org/p/barack-obama-mississippi-governor-mississippi-state-senate-free-wrongful-convicted-man-aaron-finley-in-mississippi?recruiter=1535894&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_term=mob-xs-share_petition-no_msg&rp_sharecordion_checklist=control&fb_ref=Default

https://www.change.org/p/the-governor-of-ms-set-him-free-he-is-innocent

http://thesilentvoicesofmississippi.blogspot.com/2011/11/aaron-finley-is-innocentplease-help-in.html?spref=tw

Mississippi Justice Project:

http://www.mississippi-justice.com/AARON-FINLEY.html

In his own words:

http://www.mississippi-justice.com/Aaron-Finley----In-His-Own-Words.html

Steven Hayne (Medical Examiner):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Hayne

http://reason.org/news/show/the-continuing-saga-of-steven-hayne

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2015/08/14/mississippi-officials-say-controversial-medical-examiner-isnt-a-credible-witness-unless-hes-testifying-for-them/

File for Appeal:

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/ms-supreme-court/1045609.html

Willie Davis going against his plea agreement:

http://www.franklincountytimes.com/2003/04/12/convicted-murderer-pushes-his-luck/

Innocence projects:
**Write them on his behalf asking for justice**

http://www.truthinjustice.org/ipcontacts.htm