Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION


Photo of Offender
MDOC Number:
135481
SID Number:
0741580H
Name:
RAYMOND FELTON GRAY
Racial Identification:
Black
Gender:
Male
Hair:
Brown
Eyes:
Brown
Height:
5' 7"
Weight:
125 lbs.
Date of Birth:
12/24/1951  (64)
RAYMOND FELTON GRAY
Image Date:
4/29/2014

MDOC STATUS

Current Status:
Prisoner
Earliest Release Date:
LIFE
Assigned Location:
Maximum Discharge Date:
LIFE
Security Level:
II

ALIASES

None

MARKS, SCARS & TATTOOS

None

PRISON SENTENCES

ACTIVE

Sentence 1
Offense:
Murder, First Degree
Minimum Sentence:
LIFE
MCL#:
Maximum Sentence:
LIFE
Court File#:
73001147
Date of Offense:
02/06/1973
County:
Wayne
Date of Sentence:
05/11/1973
Conviction Type:
Bench
 
 

INACTIVE

None

PROBATION SENTENCES

ACTIVE

None

INACTIVE

None

SUPERVISION CONDITIONS

None

Monday, March 7, 2016

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Accepted Cases

Accepted Cases
http://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/detaillist.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Innocence-Clinic/152120289633
http://www.law.umich.edu/clinical/innocenceclinic/acceptedcases/Pages/default.aspx

Accepted Cases

As of July 1, 2010, the clinic has accepted 18 cases:


1. DESHAWN & MARVIN REED
Wrongfully Convicted: August 27, 2001
Exonerated: July 8, 2009
Wayne County


2. DWAYNE PROVIENCE
Wrongfully Convicted: February 21, 2001
Exonerated: April 14, 2010
Wayne County


3. JULIE BAUMER
Wrongfully Convicted: November 10, 2001
Exonerated: October 15, 2010
Macomb County


4. LORINDA SWAIN
Wrongfully Convicted: August 20, 2002
Calhoun County


5. MARK CRAIGHEAD
Wrongfully Convicted: August 5, 2002
Wayne County


6. KARL VINSON
Wrongfully Convicted: May 29, 1986
Wayne County


7. THOMAS CRESS
Wrongfully Convicted: June 5, 1985
Sentence Commuted: December 28, 2010
Calhoun County


8. KEITH ROBINSON
Wrongfully Convicted: April 18, 1996
Wayne County


9. TERRY CAESOR
Wrongfully Convicted: January 17, 2006
St. Clair County


10. SELESA LIKINE
Wrongfully Convicted: December 22, 2008
Oakland County


11. TEMUJIN KENSU
Wrongfully Convicted: August 3, 1987
St. Clair County


12. DONYELLE FERDINAND WOODS
Wrongfully Convicted: March 31, 2004
Wayne County


13. David Lee GavittWrongfully Convicted: April 18, 1986
Ionia County


14. DAWAN TYNER
Wrongfully Convicted: February 16, 2007
Wayne County


15. JUSTLY JOHNSON
Wrongfully Convicted: January 12, 2000
Wayne County


16. KENDRICK SCOTT
Wrongfully Convicted: January 12, 2000
Wayne County


17. VICTOR CAMINATA
Wrongfully Convicted: May 14, 2009
Wexford County


18. Jeff Titus
Wrongfully Convicted: 2002
Kalamazoo County

Application for Prisoners 
A PDF version of the Innocence Clinic's application is available. Prisoners or their relatives may complete the application.
When completing the application, applicants are encouraged to:
  • Make sure the completed application is legible. Feel free to use a typewriter if needed.
  • Be clear about relevant documents. Please make it clear who has the relevant documents listed in the application. For example, applicants might have their trial transcripts, but their mothers might have pertinent medical records. 
http://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/detaillist.aspx

A Project of the University of Michigan Law School



Currently 1,747 Exonerations

 

http://www.law.umich.edu/clinical/innocenceclinic/Documents/application.pdf

THE MICHIGAN INNOCENCE CLINIC
CASE SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
Return to:
The Michigan Innocence Clinic
University of Michigan Law School
625 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-12


Sunday, March 6, 2016

No DNA to Test: The Wrongful Conviction of Dwayne Provience

Case Search

Case Search


Wrongful conviction case connected to  the same prosecutor Frank J. Bernacki, as Ray Gray had.
Frank J. Bernacki prosecutor in wrongful conviction in Michigan. Just How many cases are there?

http://www.inquisitr.com/2013273/davontae-sanford-teen-convicted-of-four-murders-remains-behind-bars-even-after-hitman-confesses-to-the-crime/

http://www.innocenceproject.org/news-events-exonerations/2015/in-davontae-sanford-case-evidence-of-innocence-is-repeatedly-ignored

Do more research on this.

Appeals Case Docket Search

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/diane-hathaway-judge-prison-sentenced_n_3347977.html

Diane Hathaway, Ex-Michigan Supreme Court Judge, Sentenced To Prison For Fraud

See where she was sitting as the Judge on Raymond Gray's Appeal below!

Here is your real criminal.
https://www.fbi.gov/detroit/press-releases/2013/former-michigan-supreme-court-justice-diane-marie-hathaway-sentenced-on-bank-fraud-charge

http://www.micourthistory.org/special-sessions/investiture-ceremony-for-the-honorable-diane-m-hathaway/

Appeals Case Search


http://courts.mi.gov/opinions_orders/case_search/pages/default.aspx?SearchType=1&CaseNumber=272865&CourtType_CaseNumber=2
Case Docket Number Search Results - 272865
Appellate Docket Sheet

  • 272865
  • PEOPLE OF MI V RAYMOND GRAY
--------------------------------------------------------
http://courts.mi.gov/opinions_orders/case_search/pages/default.aspx?SearchType=1&CaseNumber=135901&CourtType_CaseNumber=1
Case Docket Number Search Results - 135901
Appellate Docket Sheet

  • 282552

  • 135901
  • PEOPLE OF MI V RAYMOND GRAY
 ------------------------

Dockets

Case Docket Number Search Results -
135901
Appellate Docket Sheet
  •   282552
  •   135901
  • PEOPLE OF MI V RAYMOND GRAY
  • 1  PEOPLE OF MI
  • PL-AE
  • PRS
    • (26352) BERNACKI FRANK J
    • 1441 ST ANTOINE 11TH FL
    • FRANK MURPHY HALL OF JUSTICE
    • DETROIT MI 48226-2311
  • 2 GRAY RAYMOND DF-AT
  • RET
    • (27539) DALY CRAIG A
    • 615 GRISWOLD ST SUITE 820 DETROIT MI 48226
 
Case Concluded; File Archived
Closed

 -----------------------------
  • 12/14/2007
  • 1
  • App For Leave to Appeal - Criminal

Proof of Service Date
12/14/2007
Check # 1873
Fee $375.00
Receipt # 2825522
Register of Actions
Y
Answer Due 01/04/2008
Attorney
27539 - DALY CRAIG A
  • 12/07/2007
  • 2
  • Order Appealed From


From WAYNE CIRCUIT COURT
Case Number 73-001147
Trial Court Judge
39999 HATHAWAY DIANE M
Nature of Case

Relief from Judgment


Comments Murder One
  • 01/29/2008
  • 4
  • Submitted On Motion Docket

Event
1 App For Leave to Appeal - Criminal District D
Item # 10
  • 02/05/2008  5  Pleadings Returned

Date
01/31/2008
For Party
1 PEOPLE OF MI PL-AE
Attorney
26352 - BERNACKI FRANK J
Comments
returned late answer to application to aty Bernacki
  • 02/05/2008
  • 6
  • Order: Application - Deny - Delayed App for Leave
Event
1 App For Leave to Appeal - Criminal
Panel
CMM,MJT,KFK
Attorney
27539 - DALY CRAIG A
  • 02/27/2008
  • 7
  • SCt: Application for Leave to SCt

Supreme Court No 135901
Notice Date 03/25/2008
Fee Paid
Check No 32900
For Party
2
Attorney
27539 - DALY CRAIG A
  • 03/06/2008
  • 8
  • SCt: Answer - SCt Application

Filing Date
03/06/2008
For Party
1 PEOPLE OF MI PL-AE
Filed By Attorney
26352 - BERNACKI FRANK J
Comments
by PROS
  • 03/11/2008
  • 9
  • Supreme Court - File Sent To

File Location
Z
  • 03/12/2008
  • 10
  • SCt: COA File - Received
  • 09/09/2008
  • 11
  • SCt Order: Deny Application/Complaint
  • 09/09/2008
  • 12
  • Supreme Court - File Ret`d By - Close Out

File Location
F
  • 09/22/2008
  • 13
  • SCt Motion: Reconsideration


Notice Date
10/14/2008
Check No
33916
Party
2
Filed by Attorney
27539 - DALY CRAIG A
  • 11/25/2008
  • 14
  • SCt Order: Reconsideration - Deny
Case Listing Complete
------------------------------

Case Docket Number Search Results - 272865
Appellate Docket Sheet
  • 272865
  • PEOPLE OF MI V RAYMOND GRAY
    • 1
    • PEOPLE OF MI
    • PL-AE
    • PRS 
      • (1182)
      • WAYNE COUNTY PROSECUTOR
      • 1441 ST ANTOINE
      • 1100 FRANK MURPHY HOJ
      • DETROIT
      • MI
      • 48226
    • 2
    • GRAY RAYMOND
    • DF-AT
    • RET 
      • (27539)
      • DALY CRAIG A
      • 615 GRISWOLD ST
      • SUITE 820
      • DETROIT
      • MI
      • 48226
  • Case Concluded; File Archived
  • prior: 17953
  • 09/07/2006
  • 1
  • Delayed App for Leave - Criminal
Proof of Service Date 09/07/2006
Check # 1602
Fee $375.00
Receipt # 2728651
Receipt Mailed 09/12/2006
Register of Actions Y
Answer Due 09/28/2006
Attorney 27539 - DALY CRAIG A
  • 09/22/2005
  • 2
  • Order Appealed From
From WAYNE CIRCUIT COURT
Case Number 73-001147
Trial Court Judge 39999 HATHAWAY DIANE M
Nature of Case
Relief from Judgment
Comments felony murder
  • 04/10/2007
  • 6
  • Submitted On Motion Docket
Event 1 Delayed App for Leave - Criminal
District D
Item # 2
  • 04/20/2007
  • 7
  • Order: Application - Deny - Delayed App for Leave
Event 1 Delayed App for Leave - Criminal
Panel MJT,KTW,BKZ
Attorney 27539 - DALY CRAIG A
  • 05/21/2007
  • 8
  • File Closed-Out
File Location F
Case Listing Complete

-----------------


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Raymond Gray Online Court, Prison and Case Research Links

Raymond Gray Online Court, Prison and Case Research Links
Finding some of the case records online

https://cmspublic.3rdcc.org/default.aspx#MainContent

Case Number: 73001147-01
Defendant info: Gray, Raymond Felton  12/24/1951
Filed/location: 12/23/2004  Criminal Division
Type/Status: Capital Felonies  Final
Charge(s): Homicide - Murder First Degree - Premeditated

http://courts.mi.gov/opinions_orders/case_search/pages/default.aspx?SearchType=1&CaseNumber=135901&CourtType_CaseNumber=1#PartyName

http://courts.mi.gov/opinions_orders/case_search/pages/default.aspx?SearchType=1&CaseNumber=272865&CourtType_CaseNumber=2

http://courts.mi.gov/opinions_orders/case_search/pages/default.aspx?SearchType=1&CaseNumber=135901&CourtType_CaseNumber=1

http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/coa/public/orders/2007/272865%287%29_order.pdf

http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/sct/public/orders/20080909_s135901_11_135901_2008-09-09_or.pdf

http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/sct/public/orders/20081125_s135901_14_135901_2008-11-25_or.pdf

http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/coa/public/orders/2008/282552%286%29_order.pdf

    Party Name    Case Name    COA#    MSC#    Date Filed    COA Status    MSC Status    Trial Court

    GRAY RAYMOND
    PEOPLE OF MI V RAYMOND GRAY
    282552
    135901
    12/14/2007
    Case Concluded; File Archived
    Closed
    73-001147 WAYNE CIRCUIT COURT

    GRAY RAYMOND
    PEOPLE OF MI V RAYMOND GRAY
    272865
    09/07/2006
    Case Concluded; File Archived
    73-001147 WAYNE CIRCUIT COURT

Michigan Department of Corrections
http://www.michigan.gov/corrections/0,1607,7-119-1409---,00.html
http://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.html
Inmate # 135481
Last Name: GRAY
First Name: RAYMOND
Date of Birth: 12/24/1951
Sex: M
Race: Black
M C L Number: 750.316
Location: Muskegon CF
Status: Prison
Earliest Release Date: LIFE
Max Discharge Date: LIFE

http://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=135481

Sentence 1
Offense: Murder, First Degree
Minimum Sentence: LIFE
MCL#: 750.316
Maximum Sentence: LIFE
Court File#: 73001147
Date of Offense: 02/06/1973
County: Wayne
Date of Sentence: 05/11/1973
Conviction Type: Bench
http://www.michigan.gov/corrections/0,4551,7-119-68854_1381_1388-5372--,00.html

Online Available Case Research - Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan

Case Search

Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan - Odyssey Web Access

Party Name Search Results - gray raymond
Records
1-2 of 2
  • Party Name  Case Name  COA#  MSC#  Date Filed  COA Status  MSC Status  Trial Court
  • GRAY RAYMOND
  • PEOPLE OF MI V RAYMOND GRAY
  • 272865

  • 09/07/2006
  • Case Concluded; File Archived

  • 73-001147 WAYNE CIRCUIT COURT
  • GRAY RAYMOND
  • PEOPLE OF MI V RAYMOND GRAY
  • 282552
  • 135901
  • 12/14/2007
  • Case Concluded; File Archived
  • Closed
  • 73-001147 WAYNE CIRCUIT COURT
April 20, 2007 Order
Court of Appeals State of Michigan
http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/coa/public/orders/2007/272865%287%29_order.pdf 

Feb. 5, 2008 Order
Court of Appeals State of Michigan
http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/coa/public/orders/2008/282552%286%29_order.pdf

Sept. 9, 2008 Order
Michigan Supreme Court
http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/sct/public/orders/20080909_s135901_11_135901_2008-09-09_or.pdf

Nov. 25, 2008 Order
Michigan Supreme Court
http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/sct/public/orders/20081125_s135901_14_135901_2008-11-25_or.pdf

https://cmspublic.3rdcc.org/default.aspx#MainContent
https://cmspublic.3rdcc.org/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=282114

Register of Actions
Case No. 73001147-01
Party Information

Lead Attorneys
DefendantGray, Raymond Felton

Craig A. Daly
  Retained
(313) 963-1455(W)

PlaintiffState of Michigan

Julie A. Powell
(313) 224-8817(W)
Charge Information
Charges: Gray, Raymond Felton
Statute Level Date
1.  Homicide - Murder First Degree - Premeditated
750316-A.02/06/1973

Events & Orders of the Court

OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS
08/11/1999Appearances by a Retained Attorney Filed
09/03/1999Case Transferred
09/03/1999Filed
12/07/2004Brief Or Memorandum of Law
12/07/2004Filed
12/23/2004Brief Or Memorandum of Law
12/23/2004Heard And Granted
12/23/2004Post Conviction  (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hathaway, Diane M.)
Parties Present
Result: Held
04/04/2005CANCELED   Post Conviction  (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hathaway, Diane M.)
Scheduling Error
Parties Present
Result: Not Held And/Or Disposed
06/17/2005Motion For Relief From Judgment
07/12/2005Motion For Relief From Judgment
09/16/2005CANCELED   Post Conviction  (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hathaway, Diane M.)
Scheduling Error
Parties Present
Result: Not Held And/Or Disposed
09/21/2005CANCELED   Post Conviction  (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hathaway, Diane M.)
Scheduling Error
Parties Present
Result: Not Held And/Or Disposed
09/22/2005Order Denying Motion for Relief from Judgment Sgned & Filed
09/28/2005Defense Reply
09/28/2005Filed
10/13/2005Motion to Reconsider
10/13/2005Filed
10/24/2005Court Orders Prosecutor To Reply
10/24/2005Signed And Filed
01/27/2006Peoples Reply
01/27/2006Filed
02/13/2006Motion to Reconsider
02/13/2006Denied - Order Signed and Filed
04/20/2007Application for Leave to File a Delayed Appeal (Circuit)
04/20/2007Denied By The Court Of Appeals
11/13/2007Motion to Reconsider
11/13/2007Filed
11/29/2007Peoples Reply
11/29/2007Filed
12/07/2007Order Denying Motion for Relief from Judgment Sgned & Filed
12/07/2007Motion For Relief From Judgment
12/07/2007Motion to Reconsider
12/07/2007Granted - Order Signed and Filed
04/26/2008Converted from CRIM
09/09/2008Application For Leave To Appeal (Circuit)
01/02/2009Case Reassigned
01/03/2012Case Reassigned
04/27/2012Case Reassigned