
ABOUT ALEC KLEIN
Alec Klein is a consultant, president of a news operation, publisher of a book publishing company, bestselling author and award-winning journalist formerly of The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. His groundbreaking investigations have uncovered a wide array of wrongdoing and set free many prisoners across the country who were wrongfully convicted of murder and falsely accused of other crimes. His work has helped free several people who were unjustly sentenced to life in prison. He also has helped dozens of excessively sentenced inmates regain their freedom through parole and commutation.
Alec is the founder and CEO of Matthew 56 Consulting, LLC, a media firm with clients nationwide and abroad. He is the founder and senior partner of Matthew 56 Investigations, LLC, which has successfully probed cases across the nation. He is also the cofounder and president of the award-winning Wyoming Truth, one of the biggest news outlets in the state of Wyoming.
SNApshots of freedom
Images from some of Alec’s investigations of wrongful convictions across the United States
In Illinois, Jennifer Del Prete is freed after being wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder.
The Jennifer Del Prete Investigation
In Illinois, Jennifer Del Prete was freed in the wake of a shaken-baby syndrome murder investigation that Alec oversaw in which revelatory information was discovered pointing to her innocence.
In Florida, Andre Gonzales is freed after being wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
The Andre Gonzales Investigation
In Florida, Andre Gonzales was freed from a life sentence after an investigation that Alec oversaw in which a key eyewitness was tracked down who disclosed the identity of the real killer.
In Oregon, Kate Parker is freed and reunited with her family after being wrongfully accused of medical child abuse.
The Kate Parker Investigation
In Oregon, Kate Parker was freed and reunited with her family following an abuse case investigation that Alec oversaw in which an examination of voluminous records pointed to her innocence.
REleased from SOLITARY
Kenny “Zulu” Whitmore is no longer in solitary confinement after about 35 years.
The Kenny “Zulu” Whitmore Investigation
In Louisiana, Kenny “Zulu” Whitmore was freed from solitary confinement in the infamous Angola prison after 28 consecutive years—about 35 years in total—following a murder case investigation that Alec oversaw that challenged his longstanding isolation.
SET FREE from a life sentence
Rodney Fisher’s life sentence is commuted by the Oklahoma governor.
The Rodney Fisher Investigation
In Oklahoma, Rodney Fisher’s life sentence was commuted by the parole board and the governor and he was set free after an investigation that Alec oversaw in which the facts of the burglary and robbery case show Rodney was excessively sentenced.
GOVERNOR COMMUTES SENTENCE
Ysole Krol’s 35-year sentence is commuted by the Illinois governor to 15 years.
The Ysole Krol Investigation
In Illinois, the governor commuted Ysole Krol’s 35-year sentence to 15 years, meaning she will be free and reunited with her daughter and family soon. Alec oversaw an investigation of Ysole’s murder case, a tragedy of excessive sentencing, if not a wrongful conviction.
SET FREE
Tonia Miller is set free after serving 18 years of a 20-30 year sentence.
The Tonia Miller Investigation
In Michigan, Tonia Miller, who was sentenced to 20-30 years after the death of her daughter, was set free after serving 18 years in a shaken-baby syndrome case. Tonia’s case was investigated as a wrongful conviction that Alec oversaw, citing medical evidence that was overlooked by authorities.
Former No Limit rapper Mac released from prison
Former No Limit rapper McKinley “Mac” Phipps Jr. is released on parole.
The McKinley “Mac” Phipps Jr. investigation
In Louisiana, former No Limit rapper McKinley “Mac” Phipps Jr. was released on parole after serving 21 years of a 30-year sentence in prison. Phipps’ case was investigated as a wrongful murder conviction that Alec oversaw, based on interviews with eyewitnesses.
Alec has helped many other inmates regain their freedom, including Amber Kirk who was set free after the Oklahoma governor commuted her life sentence, Robyn Allen who was released six years into a 20-year sentence, Sheila Royal who was freed from a life sentence and Lisa Rae Moss who was freed after 34 years from a life without parole conviction.