M25 Three – Raphael Rowe, Michael Davis, and Randolph Johnson

Falsely Accused of Murder & Robbery

Date of Arrest:  19th Dec 1988

Date of conviction: March 1990

Date of release: July 2000

Time Served: 12 years

The M25 Three were Raphael George Rowe, Michael George Davis, and Randolph Egbert Johnson, who were jailed for life at the Old Bailey in March 1990 after being found guilty of murder and robbery. The name was taken from the location of the crimes, which were committed around the M25, London’s orbital motorway, during the early hours of 16 December 1988.  The original trial took place between January and February 1990, resulting in all three being convicted of the murder of Peter Hurburgh, causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Timothy Napier and several robberies. Each was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder.  They were released from prison on 17 July 2000 when their convictions were overturned after being ruled “unsafe” by the Court of Appeal

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