Convicted Murder MIchael Tillman Seeks New Trial - He Now Claims Jon Burge Tortured His Confession
ABC7News in Chicago is reporting that MIchael Tilman may be freed this week after 20 years in prison for the murder of Betty Howard in 1986. Attorneys for Michael Tillman claim that Jon Burge tortured him. Flint Tyalor of the People's Law Office contends Burge "used a form of water boarding, putting water under his nose or 7Up...they put a gun to his head...they beat him," The hearing on TIllman's motion for new trial is set for thursday, Stay tuned....
In July of 1986, someone attacked Betty Howard in her apartment building. Howard was preparing for her son's two year old birthday, but she didn't show up. Howard's son is believed to have been with her until she was found dead a day later.
At the time, police said Michael Tillman committed the crime. Tillman confessed, was convicted and is serving time.
One quick note: It is quite amazing to see all these people in the last few years who now claim they were tortured by Jon Burge. It seems like everyone is claiming Burge tortured them. Don't be so quick to judge. Betty Howard's daughter still belives that Tillman killed her mother. This is not a case where DNA has been uncovered which exonerates Tilman. What evidence exists to say TIlman did not commit the crime?
