10. Johnny Depp
For years, Echols lobbied for the right to a fair trial and to be tried again with a fair and unbiased jury. During that time, he received help and support from several high profile celebrities, including Johnny Depp. Echols also met his wife, Lorri Davis, while on death row. Eventually, his efforts paid off. On August 19, 2011, the Memphis Three walked free on “Alford” plea deals, meaning the court still considers them guilty of the murders but their time would now be considered as “time served”.
So what was written in those infamous journals? A confession like everyone assumed? Or a plea for justice from an innocent man?