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After 27 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit, Evaristo Salas is finally free—and using his second chance to rebuild his community. Wrongfully convicted at just 16, he spent decades in prison while new evidence—including glaring witness ID flaws and missing physical proof—finally forced a review that led to his exoneration. His sister, who raised her own children while carrying the weight of his absence, stood by him every step of the way. Now out, Salas is studying social work, volunteering, distributing free food boxes, and mentoring at-risk youth—all while honoring a promise he made to himself behind bars: to give back and never let injustice win.

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