The Dayton Legal Heritage Foundation

Another Evening For Justice: Benefiting The Ohio Innocence Project

Apr 22, 2026

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90 Minutes

No Intermission

Victoria Theatre

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Description

The evening will be in two acts. At the conclusion of the event, those who have purchased a VIP ticket are invited to attend a reception with the event speakers across the street from the Victoria Theatre in the Schuster Center Wintergarden.

Act I:
What happens when six wrongfully convicted men take the stage to tell their own stories – not only as actors, but as survivors? The Lynched Among Us is a groundbreaking theatrical production that brings together six wrongfully convicted men to reclaim their narratives and speak truth to a broken system. Written in their own words, this production is more than a play – it is a living testimony. These men step into the spotlight not just to perform, but to bear witness – exposing the pain, injustice, and long-term impact of being accused and convicted for crimes they did not commit. From the trauma of incarceration to the battle for freedom and justice, the production shines a light on what happens when justice fails – and how resilience, community, and truth can become acts of resistance.

Act I will last 30 minutes and will tell the wrongful conviction story of Ohio Innocence Project client Michael Sutton, who spent 14 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Michael Sutton plays himself and the cast is comprised of his fellow Ohio exonerees.

Act II:
Hosted by Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize winner for Devil In The Grove and creator of the hit true-crime podcast “Bone Valley,” this Act will explore the journey of Leo Schofield, Jr., who was recently freed after serving 35 years for a crime he didn’t commit – his wife’s murder. Mr. Schofield will be on hand to share his harrowing ordeal and heroic journey to freedom.

Age Recommendation

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Parking

The Arts Garage, on the northwest corner of Second and Ludlow Streets, open for all performances at the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre. The Arts Garage is owned and operated by Dayton Live, so parking there actually helps support the arts venues used by all our great arts organizations. For more parking information, visit our Directions & Parking page.