CLIENT
Donnell Dobbs
- County of Conviction: Wyandotte County
- Convicted of: First-degree murder
- Sentence: Life without eligibility for parole for 25 years
- Year Convicted: 2009
- Years Served: 17 and counting
Mr. Dobbs has spent decades fighting to have the evidence in his case fully heard. His recent filing lays out the serious questions that remain and why this fight is not over. We encourage you to read it and learn more about his case.
- Read MIP’s July 29, 2026 press release here (media contact info included).
- Read the full legal filing here (95 pages).
Further Reading
- 07/29/2026: A recent filing in Mr. Dobbs’s case presents new evidence and raises serious questions about the investigation that led to his conviction. Read “New Innocence Motion: Former Sheriff’s Deputies Say KCKPD Detective Fabricated Evidence in Donnell Dobbs Case”.
- 07/29/2026: KMBC recently reported on the Midwest Innocence Project’s petition seeking to overturn Donnell Dobbs’ wrongful conviction. The story highlights allegations that key evidence was withheld and examines the role former KCKPD Detective Roger Golubski allegedly played in Mr. Dobbs’ case. Follow the coverage here.
- 07/29/2026: Hoodline recently reported on the Midwest Innocence Project’s petition seeking to overturn Donnell Dobbs’ wrongful conviction. The story examines the allegations that former KCKPD Detective Roger Golubski helped frame Mr. Dobbs while key evidence pointing to another suspect was overlooked. Follow the coverage here.
- 09/22/2025: The Kansas City Star has also reported on the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s former Community Integrity Unit’s review of Mr. Dobbs’s case, including its concerns about the investigation and former KCK detective Roger Golubski’s involvement. Read the story here.