Indiana University Professor Disappears Amid FBI Investigation

Paul “Greg” House, who spent 22 years on death row in Tennessee before being exonerated, passed away on March 22 at the age of 63 from pneumonia, as confirmed by his attorneys. House was convicted in 1986 for the murder of Carolyn Muncey but always maintained his innocence. His case gained significant attention, especially after new DNA evidence emerged, leading the U.S. Supreme Court in 2006 to state that he would not have been convicted with this evidence in hand.
Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, House remained incarcerated for two more years due to prosecutors’ intentions to retry him. He was finally released in 2008 when a donor posted his $100,000 bond. Following his release, he campaigned against the death penalty and worked with organizations like Witness to Innocence. In a statement, his attorneys highlighted the tireless efforts of his mother, Joyce House, in advocating for his innocence. "His death is a profound loss, but his courage will inspire others," remarked Stacy Rector of Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.