State: Ohio Convicted: 1984 Exonerated: 1990 Race: Caucasian DNA used in exoneration? No Reasons for wrongful conviction: Mistaken witness identification False or misleading forensic evidence Prosecutorial misconduct Dale's Wrongful Conviction We are sad to share the news that Dale Johnston passed away in 2024. We honor his memory and he is missed. Dale Johnston grew up in central Ohio. After high school he joined the Air Force during the later stages of the Korean War