Carlos DeLuna was executed in 1989 for a murder he insisted he did not commit, claiming another man with the same name was responsible.
“Who killed Wanda Lopez?”
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Carlos DeLuna was executed in 1989 for a murder he insisted he did not commit, claiming another man with the same name was responsible.
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Carlos DeLuna was arrested in 1983 for the murder of Wanda Lopez in Corpus Christi, Texas. He maintained his innocence until his execution in 1989, claiming another man named Carlos was responsible. The film investigates the shortcomings in the legal process that led to his wrongful conviction. Interviews and archival footage detail the case's evidence issues and the effects of capital punishment. Patrick Forbes directed "The Phantom," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 14, 2021.
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Why Watch
- Meet Carlos DeLuna and hear his story.
- Find out about the legal system's failures.
- See how wrongful convictions impact lives.
Did You Know
- Carlos DeLuna was executed in 1989 despite claiming his innocence.
- The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 14, 2021.
- Doug Liman served as an executive producer for the documentary.
- The documentary has a runtime of 81 minutes.
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Who directed The Phantom?
The Phantom was directed by Patrick Forbes.
When did The Phantom premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival?
The Phantom had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 14, 2021.
What is the runtime of The Phantom?
The runtime of The Phantom is 81 minutes.
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