Media Spotlight

When Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King and the Bone Valley team turned their investigative lens toward the 6th Judicial Circuit of Florida, they didn’t just find a story—they found a profound miscarriage of justice. This two-part special event serves as a powerful testament to Kevin Herrick’s character and the undeniable evidence of his innocence.

In this moving opening chapter, Bone Valley explores the deep, enduring bond between Leo Schofield—recently paroled after 36 years for a crime he did not commit—and Kevin Herrick. 

The Brotherhood of the Wrongfully Convicted

Leo’s first mission upon gaining his freedom was to ensure the world knows Kevin’s name. This episode delves into their life behind bars, Kevin’s unwavering integrity, and the shared promise that no man should be left behind when the truth is on his side.

The second installment follows the relentless work of the Georgetown University "Making an Exoneree" team. The episode breaks down the forensic failures of the original trial and the legal barriers currently preventing DNA testing.

Featuring interviews with the investigators and legal experts, Part II outlines the clear, actionable path to Kevin’s exoneration and issues a direct challenge to the Florida justice system: Release the evidence. Test the DNA!!!

The Tampa Bay Times article details the legal developments and advocacy efforts surrounding the case of Kevin Herrick. Central to the case is the emergence of unidentified male DNA, which advocates argue points to his innocence.

The report highlights the "Kevin is Next" campaign, utilizing podcasts and Georgetown University’s "Making an Exoneree" program to gain national traction. 

•  As of late April 2026, the focus is on a coordinated push for a formal review of the DNA 

Herrick's attorney, Scott Cupp—a former judge and prosecutor, cites several issues with the original conviction:

• False Police Claims (Blood and Fingerprints)
• Lack of Physical Evidence (Nothing matches Kevin)
• Untested DNA Evidence
• Targeting Based on Record
• Brief Trial

The legal team is asking the State Attorney’s Office to revisit the case. While the post-conviction process can take years to resolve, the ultimate goal is to secure a new trial or have the conviction overturned.

This article highlights the case of Kevin Herrick, who has maintained his innocence since 1990. Herrick is currently serving a life sentence for a 1989 incident where a woman was raped and her boyfriend was stabbed. Key points raised by his attorney, Scott Cupp, include:

• Lack of Physical Evidence:. Although police initially claimed to find six fingerprints at the scene, none matched Herrick.
• Alibi Testimony: A witness testified that she actually woke Herrick up after hearing the victim screaming.