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A Philly man will be freed from prison after 27 years as his murder case is officially tossed out

Eddie Ramirez had always maintained his innocence in the killing of Joyce Dennis. Prosecutors now say they agree the conviction was irreparably tainted.

Maria Ramirez, the mother of Eddie Ramirez, talks about her son's impending freedom after prosecutors said they were dropping the murder case that led him to spend 27 years in prison.
Maria Ramirez, the mother of Eddie Ramirez, talks about her son's impending freedom after prosecutors said they were dropping the murder case that led him to spend 27 years in prison.Read moreChris Palmer / Staff
    by Chris Palmer
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