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Former death row inmate may see freedom
By clarionledger.com- Jerry Mitchell
Published: 07/28/2014

Former death row inmate Michelle Byrom, awaiting a new trial in the Tishomingo County Detention Center, could experience her first freedom since the 1999 murder of her husband — if a judge grants her bond.

The 57-year-old woman is now battling lupus and other health issues.

“It would be very expensive to Tishomingo County taxpayers if they had to house someone who suffers from lupus and is confined to a wheelchair,” said longtime defense lawyer John R. White of Iuka. “Historically, counties do not like to have to pay for the medical expenses of those who are seriously ill and pose no threat to society.”

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