Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection: Correspondence series

SLMS1.1

This series is part of the Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection (SLMS1). To access this collection, please contact Leslie Wakeford, wakefolk@wfu.edu, at Law Library, Wake Forest School of Law.

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Collection Overview

This series contains correspondence regarding the Deborah Sykes case and the life and trials of Darryl Hunt. Letters between Mark Rabil and Hunt during Hunt's incarceration (1985-2003) are included in this series. Other frequent correspondents include Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, James E. Ferguson II, Larry Little, Richard McGough, and Adam Stein. Letters, memorandums, faxes, emails, and notes range in date from 1978 to 2012. Reports, articles, interview transcripts, and court documents are included when they relate directly to the correspondence. The series is arranged, roughly, in original order.

Administrative Information

Publication Information: Processed by Leslie Wakeford and Kate McCaffrey, 2022
Preferred Citation: Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection: Correspondence series (SLMS1.1), Law Library, Wake Forest School of Law, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

Collection Inventory

Forsyth County Department of Social Services and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools correspondence and records (1978-1985) Box 1 Folder 1This folder contains correspondence and records regarding Darryl Hunt's test results and behavior in school, 1977-1978. Social Services material includes notes about requests for assistance and home visits, 1972-1979. Also includes Juvenile Disposition Order, re: delinquency, larceny and probation, dated 1977 July 29. Documents are marked "Defendant's Exhibit" 1-6.
SBI blood tests (1984-1985) Box 1 Folder 2This folder contains correspondence related to SBI blood tests. Correspondents include: Charles L. Garrett, Mark Rabil, Gordon W. Jenkins, Sarah (Sally) B. Williams, Richard R. Lyle. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil, "Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Medicolegal Blood Testing in Cases of Disputed Parentage / For Attorneys and Child Support Officers," by Medical Immunology Laboratory, Bowman Gray School of Medicine"; copy of Autopsy Report on Deborah Sykes, 1984 August 11; consent to release medical information signed by Sammy Lee Mitchell, 1985 February 22; WSPD Supplement reports, 1984-1989, regarding crime scene investigation, physical evidence held by WSPD, conversation with Brenda Bissette concerning Cellmark Diagnostic opinion on degraded specimen and DNA/PCR testing.
SBI lab report (1984-1985) Box 1 Folder 3This folder contains correspondence related to SBI lab reports. Correspondents include: Sarah (Sally) B. Williams, Gordon W. Jenkins, Richard R. Lyle. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil.
Letters and cards (1984-1985) Box 1 Folder 4This folder contains greeting cards and letters,1984-1985. Letter signed "Marie M. Hunt" is marked "Defendant's Exhibit 2." Correspondents include: Margaret Marie Crawford, Carolyn A. Wilson, "Miss Marie", Sammy Mitchell, "Rhonda C."
Margaret Marie Crawford correspondence (1984-1985) Box 1 Folder 5This folder contains correspondence between Margaret Marie Crawford (also known as Brenda Marino and Little Bit) and Darryl Hunt, 1984-1985. Also includes notes, Motion/Affidavit of Donald K. Tisdale and an Order for the arrest of Crawford to secure her attendance at trial.
Donald Tisdale correspondence (1984-1985) Box 1 Folder 6This folder contains letters from Donald K. Tisdale to Joseph E. Masten, dated 1984 October 19 and 1985 February 6; a "general memorandum" reply to the October 19 letter from G.G. Cornatzer to J.E. Masten dated 1984 October 29; letter from Tisdale to G.G. Cornatzer dated 1985 February 14; letter from Tisdale to T.S. Staley, 1985 June 27.
Darryl Hunt Defense Committee (1985-1990) Box 1 Folder 7This folder contains correspondence regarding the Darryl Hunt Defense Committee and funds provided for Darryl's defense. Also called Darryl Hunt Defense Fund. Correspondents include: James E. Ferguson II, John Mendez, Larry Little, Lewis Pitts, Darryl Hunt, L.V. Lassiter, Adam Stein, Benjamin F. Chavis, Burke E. Dorworth, Carlton A.G. Eversley.
Johnny Gray statements (1985 November-December) Box 1 Folder 8This folder contains a letter to Joseph E. Masten from Gordon W. Jenkins, 1985 November 27 and a general memorandum from W.C. Crump to M.V. McCoy, 1985 December 16. Includes 1 compact disc (CD).
SBI investigation (1985) Box 1 Folder 9This folder contains correspondence relating to the SBI investigation of the Darryl Hunt case. Correspondents include: Lacy Thornburg, Mark Rabil, Donald K. Tisdale. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil.
Winston-Salem Police Department trial preparation (1985 February) Box 1 Folder 10This folder contains correspondence between Donald K. Tisdale and J.E. Masten, G.L. Sweat, 1985 February, regarding trial prep and investigative procedure. Also includes police documents about a robbery perpetrated by Johnny Gray and reported by Robert Latham Davis.
WXII 12 News (1985 June-July) Box 1 Folder 11This folder contains correspondence relating to reports on WXII 12 news. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Mark Allen Mayhew, Frances Storey. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil, billing statements, Darryl Hunt Defense Committee Agenda and Trial Calendar.
Report of the City Manager's Office and Concerned Citizens Investigation (1985 August - November) Box 1 Folder 12This folder contains correspondence regarding the citizens' investigation of police handling of the Sykes murder case called for by Vivian H. Burke. Correspondents include: Bryce A. Stuart, Vivian H. Burke, Leonard V. Lassiter, Jr., Mark Rabil. Includes police documents and the "Lassiter Report," a compilation of concerns and allegations by Leonard V. Lassiter Jr. dated 1985 August 12. Also includes a notated copy of "Review of the Winston-Salem Police Department's Investigation of the Deborah B. Sykes Murder," prepared and released by City Manager's Office, 1985 November 20.
Jury questionnaire (1985) Box 1 Folder 13This folder contains correspondence relating to a jury questionnaire developed by James Luginbuhl, Associate Professor of Psychology, NC State University. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, James Luginbuhl, Jack O'Brien, Robert Buckhout. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil and newspaper clippings.
Jury questionnaire results (1985) Box 1 Folder 14This folder contains correspondence relating to a jury questionnaire from 1985 March 22, and results dated 1985 January 27. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil.
Lie detector test (1985-1986) Box 1 Folder 15This folder contains correspondence relating to polygraph examination of Darryl Hunt in May 1985. Correspondents include: Donald K. Tisdale, Gordon W. Jenkins, Mark Rabil, Robert Peterson. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil.
Brad Fisher correspondence (1985-1986) Box 1 Folder 16This folder contains correspondence relating to assistance offered by Brad Fisher on the Darryl Hunt case. Correspondents include: Brad Fisher and Mark Rabil. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil.
James E. Ferguson II correspondence (1985-1986) Box 1 Folder 17This folder contains correspondence to and from James E. Ferguson II, from 1985-1986. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Gordon W. Jenkins, Darryl Hunt, "Olene", Kason Keiger, W.E. Hunt, Adam Stein, Carlton Eversley, Donna M. Tate, David T. Greer and Phillip R. Feagan.
Assorted correspondence (1985-1986) Box 1 Folder 18This folder contains assorted correspondence from 1985-1986. Correspondents include: Gordon W. Jenkins, Donald Tisdale, C.B. Hauser, Judson DeRamus, Lucius A. Powell, Dan Stone, Adam Stein.
Daulton v. City of Winston-Salem (1985-1987) Box 1 Folder 19This folder contains correspondence regarding James I. Daulton v. City of W-S and issues related to State v. Hunt. Correspondents include: Gordon W. Jenkins, Adam Stein, Mark Rabil, Anthony Brett. Includes notes by Mark Rabil from a meeting with Detective Daulton dated 1985 April 1 and an anonymous letter postmarked 1986 March 10 about "something rotten in Winston-Salem" addressed to Mrs. Gaither Jenkins with article "Collection Started for Daulton" by John Downey, Winston-Salem Journal (undated) and "Tisdale Supports Daulton's Actions" by Joe Stinebecker, Winston-Salem Journal (undated). Also includes Complaint for Daulton v. City of W-S, Chief Joseph Masten and Bryson A. Stuart, signed by Fred G. Crumpler, 1986 June 23.
Martin Overby correspondence (1986 March 6) Box 1 Folder 20This folder contains a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Overby from Gordon W. Jenkins and a newspaper clipping with a map image.
State v. Hunt court documents (1986) Box 1 Folder 21This folder contains correspondence relating to State v. Hunt court documents filed between February and October 1986, and a request by reporters from Winston-Salem to interview Darryl Hunt. Correspondents include: J. Gregory Wallace, Adam Stein, Darryl Hunt, James E. Ferguson II.
Joseph E. Masten correspondence (1986) Box 1 Folder 22This folder contains correspondence between Donald K. Tisdale, Joseph E. Masten and Gordon Jenkins dated 1986 January 16, re: statement of Sgt. W.G. Miller; memo from Mark Rabil to Gordon Jenkins, Adam Stein, James Ferguson II and Darryl Hunt, 1986 February 27; draft of a letter to Bryce A. Stuart regarding disciplinary actions against 4 members of the W-S Police Dept.; memo from W.C. Crump and R.C. Spoon to J.E. Masten, 1986 Nov. 25; photocopied newspaper clippings about disciplinary actions taken against police in Sykes case.
Darryl Hunt letters (1986-1987) Box 1 Folder 23This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, Joanne North, James E. Ferguson II.
Jury selection (1987 March 1) Box 1 Folder 24This folder contains a letter to Adam Stein from Mark Rabil with a preliminary summary regarding jury selection including statistics for appeal. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil.
Transcript with exceptions (1987 March 16) Box 1 Folder 25This folder contains letters to W. Warren Sparrow and Frances Storey from Adam Stein, and transcript pages containing exceptions.
Trial testimony summary (1987 July 7) Box 1 Folder 26This folder contains a memo from Adam Stein to James E. Ferguson II, Gordon Jenkins and Mark Rabil, regarding summary of trial testimony prepared by Adam Stein. Begins with State v. Hunt, 1985 May 28, volume II; volume III starts p. 52.
Assorted correspondence (1987-1988) Box 1 Folder 27This folder contains assorted correspondence from 1987-1988. Correspondents include: Adam Stein, Gordon Jenkins, Mark Rabil, Joan H. Byers, Gordon Jenkins, Cathy Payton, Loretta G. Burnette, Charles Stevens, Jim Pierce, Gregory Wallace. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil and partial interview transcript with Michael Shkrum.
James E. Ferguson II correspondence (1987-1988) Box 1 Folder 28This folder contains correspondence to and from James E. Ferguson II, from 1987-1988. Other correspondents include: "Stella", Adam Stein, NC Department of Corrections, Gordon W. Jenkins, Mark Rabil and Darryl Hunt. Also includes hand-written notes (unknown author), invoices and newspaper articles.
Case status (1988) Box 1 Folder 29This folder contains correspondence relating to the status of the Sykes and Wilson cases, as of 1988 April. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Darryl Hunt, Adam Stein, Joan H. Byers. Also includes newspaper clipping and notes by Mark Rabil.
Les Burns correspondence (1988 June-July) Box 1 Folder 30This folder contains memos and reports from Les Burns, private investigator, regarding interviews with Lisa McBride, Mack Bronson, Richard Gray, Peggy Brown, Mary Osborne,Willis Reynolds, Wallace Reynolds. Correspondents include: James E. Ferguson II, Adam Stein, Mark Rabil.
Darryl Hunt letters (1988-1989) Box 1 Folder 31This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, Adam Stein.
Larry Little correspondence (1988-1989) Box 1 Folder 32This folder contains correspondence relating to the representation of Darryl Hunt and payment for investigative work. Correspondents include: A.L. Collins, Adam Stein, Peggy N. Byrd, Charles S. Poteat, Larry D. Little, James E. Ferguson II, Mark Rabil, J. Gregory Wallace. Also includes article "Crime and Punishment in Dallas" by Richard L. Fricker, ABA Journal, July 1989 and notes about scheduling.
Second trial (1989 October-November) Box 1 Folder 33This folder contains correspondence regarding appointing counsel for Darryl Hunt, from James E. Ferguson II to Hon. William H. Freeman, 1989 October 16 and scheduling the second State v. Hunt trial from Adam Stein to Jimmy Yeates, 1989 November 16.
James E. Ferguson II correspondence (1989-1990) Box 1 Folder 34This folder contains correspondence to and from James E. Ferguson II, from 1989-1990. Other correspondents include Rev. Pitts, John Mendez, Adam Stein, James E. Ferguson II, William H. Freeman, Larry Little, Khalid Griggs, Dean Bowman, Warren Sparrow, Gordon W. Jenkins, Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, Les Burns, Benjamin I. Chavis, Jimmy Yeates, Forrest A. Ferrell, Pat Wojtkiewicz, Fred Zaine. Includes a Polaroid photo of Darryl holding a baby (name?)- removed and placed in envelope of Polaroids in "Mark's Special Box"
Tom Mann note (February 28, no year) Box 1 Folder 35This folder contains a note from Tom Mann to Mark Rabil dated February 28 (no year), regarding a brief (not attached) and list of signatures needed.
Bill Bohn (1985-1990) Box 2 Folder 1This folder contains correspondence from Pat Beasley to Gail Burnette, 1990 April 18, regarding Bill Bohn and notes from Mark Rabil dated 1985 May 30.
Willis Reynolds correspondence (1988-1991) Box 2 Folder 2This folder contains correspondence from Willis Reynolds and Darryl Hunt to Mark Rabil. Other correspondents include: Richard McGough, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Adam Stein, James E. Ferguson II, Mark Rabil. Also includes interview transcript with Willis Reynolds by Les Burns, Reynolds' affidavit, Reynolds' statement dated 1991 May 19 and related police documentation.
Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission (1990-1992) Box 2 Folder 3This folder contains correspondence from members of the W-S Human Relations Commission to Judge Forrest Ferrell, 1990 June and a letter from Jim Stowe to Emery Rann, 1992 August 14.
Exculpatory information (1990 July 11) Box 2 Folder 4This folder contains a form letter from H. Dean Bowman to Mark Rabil regarding a request for voluntary discovery, 1990 July 3; a memo from Mark Rabil to Adam Stein, regarding exculpatory information not disclosed by the state, 1990 July 11. Includes attachments: correspondence from Robert Morgan to Gordon W. Jenkins, 1986 July 21, and Gordon W. Jenkins to Warren Sparrow, 1988 November 10.
State v. Hunt memos (1990 July-August) Box 2 Folder 5This folder contains memos to James E. Ferguson II ("Fergie") from Yasmin Cader, 1990 July 20 and from Joyce Ward, 1990 August 10.
SBI interview memo (1990 August 29) Box 2 Folder 6This folder contains a memo dated 1990 August 29 from Mark Rabil to James E. Ferguson II and Adam Stein, regarding an interview of Darryl Hunt by SBI Agent Stone and WSPD Officer Crump, 1986 July 31.
Second trial material (1990-1991) Box 2 Folder 7This folder contains correspondence regarding Darryl Hunt's second trial. Correspondents include: Darryl Hunt, Adam Stein, Steven F. Bryant, James E. Ferguson II, Samuel J. Ervin, Ann B. Petersen, Christie S. Price, Sherri A. Watkins, Frances Storey, Susan P. Harris, Jim Moore, Jackie Stromer, Mary W. Gentry, Mark Rabil. Includes newspaper clippings, press release "Hunt's Supporters Demand Prosecution of Johnny Gray", statement from Willis Wayne Reynolds dated 1991 May 19; statement signed by James E. Ferguson II requesting new trial, 1990 October 22 (partial)
Darryl Hunt letters (1990-1991) Box 2 Folder 8This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, Adam Stein, James E. Ferguson II, Larry Little, Charlene H. Long. Also includes a press release sent by Gail Burnette to Mark Rabil, "Hunt's supporters demand prosecution of Johnny Gray".
Assorted correspondence (1990-1993) Box 2 Folder 9This folder contains assorted correspondence between Mark Rabil, James E. Ferguson, II, Aaron Johnson, J.C. Pinion, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Adam Stein, Martha Wood, Anthony H. Brett, Richard McGough. Also includes notes, articles, statement of David Smith dated 1993 January 25 and State of NC v. Paul Wilson Bare: Motion for Appropriate Relief.
Gail Burnette correspondence (1990-1994) Box 2 Folder 10This folder contains correspondence to Gail Burnette from Darryl Hunt and Sammy Mitchell, and from Gail Burnette to Benjamin Dowling-Sendor and Mark Rabil. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil.
Darryl Hunt letters (1992-1993) Box 2 Folder 11This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Adam Stein and Gail Burnette.
Prison safety and security threats (1992-1998) Box 2 Folder 12This folder contains correspondence regarding concerns over the transfer of Darryl Hunt from Salisbury, NC to Caledonia Correctional Center in 1992 January-February and accusation of Darryl Hunt as a member of the Five Percent Nation of Islam, a security threat group in the NC Division of Prisons, in 1998 July-August. Correspondents include Adam Stein, J.C. Pinion, Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, J.E. Blalock, Larry Little, Ricky Anderson.
District Attorney conflict of interest (1993 March) Box 2 Folder 13This folder contains correspondence related to a potential conflict of interest between Vince Rabil and the office of the District Attorney, Tom Keith, representing the state in State v. Darryl Hunt, and the appointment of special prosecutor, Dean Bowman.
Winston-Salem Police Department 1986 report (1993 May) Box 2 Folder 14This folder contains correspondence between Mark Rabil, Al Beaty, and Melzer A. Morgan regarding a request for the 1986 report concerning WSPD's handling of the Sykes murder investigation.
Motions for Appropriate Relief evidentiary hearing (1993 May) Box 2 Folder 15This folder contains correspondence to Al Beaty and Melzer Morgan related to the evidentiary hearing on the Motions for Appropriate Relief. Also includes a draft affidavit for Angela Kelly.
Discovery Order memo (1993 August-October) Box 2 Folder 16This folder contains memos and notes regarding the Order Allowing Defendant's Second Motion to Compel Discovery signed by Judge Morgan. Correspondents include: Melzer A. Morgan, Mark Rabil, Eric Saunders, Steven F. Bryant, Benjamin Sendor, James E. Ferguson II, Richard McGough, Darryl Hunt.
Missing evidence (1993 September) Box 2 Folder 17This folder contains correspondence related to lost or destroyed evidence. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Eric Saunders, Darryl Hunt, Richard McGough, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor. Also includes notes.
Supplemental Motion for Appropriate Relief (1993 September-October) Box 2 Folder 18This folder contains correspondence related to Defendant's Supplemental Motion for Appropriate Relief and Motion for an Extension of Time to file an amendment to pending MAR. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Eric Saunders, Melzer A. Morgan. Includes notes, articles and the Lawletter, v. 13, no. 1, 1993 October.
Richard McGough interviews (1993 October-November) Box 2 Folder 19This folder contains the transcript of an interview between Lieutenant T.H. Hicks and Richard McGough, 1993 October 14; memo from McGough to Mark Rabil and Benjamin Dowling-Sendor with notes on McGough's review of police interviews; reports and Crimestopper leads, 1993 October 13; interview transcript between McGough and Sgt. R. L. Nyfong, 1993 October 14; note from McGough to Mark Rabil dated 1993 November 17 regarding statement from "Anamarie". Includes one undated interview with McGough and unknown subject, faxed to Mark Rabil on 1992 July 28.
Benjamin Dowling-Sendor correspondence (1993-1994) Box 2 Folder 20This folder contains assorted correspondence to and from Benjamin Dowling-Sendor. Correspondents include: Juan M. Garcia, Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, James E. Ferguson II, Vicky Reddy, Richard McGough, Melzer A. Morgan, Christie Speir Cameron and Ricki Stern. Also includes letters from Darryl Hunt to Benjamin Dowling-Sendor and the Superindendent of Caledonia concerning Merritt Drayton.
DNA Testing, Roche Biomedical (1994-1994) Box 2 Folder 21This folder contains correspondence regarding DNA testing by Roche Biomedical Laboratories and related motions hearing. Correspondents include: Thomas J. Keith, Ed Blake (Forensic Science Associates), Melzer A. Morgan, Christie Speir Cameron, Mark Rabil, Eric Saunders, William Rexer II, Benjamin Sendor, Richard McGough, James E. Ferguson II, Richard A. Guerrieri, Marsha Eisenberg. Also includes State's Response to Motion to Toll appeal, notes and newspaper clippings.
Plea negotiations (1994) Box 2 Folder 22This folder contains correspondence documenting plea negotiations between Thomas J. Keith and Mark Rabil. Other correspondents include: James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Sendor, Adam Stein and Richard McGough. Also includes a letter dated 2002 June 26 to Reuben F. Young from Mark Rabil regarding Darryl Hunt's clemency petition and plea negotiations.
Darryl Hunt letters (1994) Box 2 Folder 23This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil and Benjamin Sendor. Includes Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Property Record, dated 1994 July 5.
Payment and fees (1994-1995) Box 2 Folder 24This folder contains correspondence related to payment for DNA testing, attorney and private investigator fees and details about movement of evidence for testing. Correspondents include: Melzer A. Morgan, Mark Rabil, Christie Speir Cameron, Richard A. Guerrieri, Darryl Hunt, Eric Saunders, Forensic Science Associates, Vicky Reddy.
DNA Testing, assorted material (1994-1995) Box 2 Folder 25This folder contains material related to Roche Biomedical DNA testing, including: Certificate of Analysis: research: "Test Weakens Prosecution's Case" W-S Journal, Nov. 4, 1994; notes by Mark Rabil; letter from Mark regarding Tom Keith and DNA comparison, 1994 November 18; letter to Tom Keith from Mark Rabil re: revised Consent Order for DNA testing on Ernest Ray Cherry and Carlo Stoner, 1995 August 8; LabCorp Certificate of Analysis for subjects Ernest Ray Cherry, Carlos Stoner, Darryl Hunt, Johnny McConnell, Sammy Mitchell, Douglas Sykes, 1995 December 5.
Assorted correspondence (1994-1997) Box 2 Folder 26This folder contains assorted correspondence including: letter to Larry Little from Mark Rabil, 1994 August 8; letter to Mark Rabil from Seth O. Lartey, 1994 November 27; letter to Christie Speir Cameron from Mark Rabil, 1994 December 8; memo to James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Adam Stein, Richard McGough from Mark Rabil, 1995 January 6; letter to Mark Rabil from James E. Ferguson II, 1995 July 31; letter to Will Rexer from Mark Rabil, 1995 August 11; fax cover sheet dated 1996 August 2 with note to Rick Young from Mark Rabil and 1985 letter to Capt. Cornatzer attached; letter to Rick Young from Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, 1996 August 8; memo to Mark, Ben and Adam from "Fergie", 1996 August 16; letter to Mark Rabil from Larry Little, 1997 February 21; letter to Mark Rabil from Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, 1997 June 25; note from unknown to Mark Rabil dated 1994 October 21 with newspaper clipping; notes on Marriott paper- Evidence Against Charles Edward Wall "Too Tall"; "Supreme Court throws out death sentence" by Mark Babineck, Miami Herald.
Darryl Hunt letters (1995-) Box 2 Folder 27This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, Leigh A. Dyer, James E. Ferguson II.
Court document correspondence (1996 April-July) Box 2 Folder 28This folder contains correspondence regarding court proceedings and documents from April to July 1996. Correspondents include Mark Rabil, Kirk Mason, James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Frank W. Bullock, Jr., Clarence J. DelForge III, Darryl Hunt.
Darryl Hunt letters (1996) Box 2 Folder 29This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt and Mark Rabil.
Darrell Murphy investigation (1996-1998) Box 2 Folder 30This folder contains correspondence regarding the Darrell (Darryl) Murphy investigation and locating his son Thadeous (Thad) Young for a DNA test. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Thadeous Young, James E. Ferguson II, Richard McGough, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor and Darryl Hunt. Includes a forensic identity DNA receipt from LabCorp, dated 1998 July.
Darryl Hunt letters (1997) Box 2 Folder 31This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil and Benjamin Dowling-Sendor.
Cardozo School of Law Innocence Project (1997-1998) Box 2 Folder 32This folder contains correspondence between Mark Rabil and the Cardozo School of Law Innocence Project, New York, NY. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Claudia Pererra, Barry Scheck, Jane Siegel. Also includes notes by Mark.
Darryl Hunt letters (1998) Box 2 Folder 33This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil and Benjamin Dowling-Sendor.
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (1998 May-July) Box 2 Folder 34This folder contains correspondence regarding appeal documents and forms filed with the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Darryl Hunt, James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Sendor, Lisa Kemler, Wilma Upshur, Barbara Bergman and the Office of the Clerk.
Joint appendix appeal (1999 March 4-8) Box 2 Folder 35This folder contains correspondence regarding creation of a Joint Appendix in the Hunt appeal to the Fourth Circuit and "State Court Exhibits Included at Request of State". Also includes assorted police reports, interview notes and statements. Correspondents include: Clarence J. DelForge III, Mark Rabil, Michael Betcherman.
Darryl Hunt letters (1999) Box 2 Folder 36This folder contains correspondence between Darryl Hunt and Mark Rabil.
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals I (1999) Box 2 Folder 37This folder contains correspondence from 1999 regarding court proceedings and documents for the oral argument in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in January 2000. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Tracy Moore Stuckey, Clarence J. DelForge III, Patricia S. Connor, Darryl Hunt, Larry Little, Cameron Kent. Also includes articles.
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals II (1999-2000) Box 2 Folder 38This folder continues correspondence from 1999-2000, regarding court proceedings and documents for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Michael Betcherman, Patricia S. Connor, Clarence J. DelForge III, Darryl Hunt. Also includes research and "Federal Habeas Corpus Practice and Procedure" 3d ed., 1999 Supp. to v. 1-2, James S. Liebman, Randy Hertz.
Petition for Commutation (2000 December) Box 3 Folder 1This folder contains the Petition for Commutation on Behalf of Darryl Hunt to Gov. James B. Hunt (copies marked "draft"), and copies of a Petition for Commutation signed by citizens of NC. Also includes correspondence in support of the petition from Willis B. Whichard, Gordon Witte and invoices for costs associated with Federal Habeas Petition in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Closing argument transcript citation (2000 June 19) Box 3 Folder 2This folder contains correspondence between Benjamin Dowling-Sendor and Mark Rabil, regarding closing argument transcript cites from Bowman and Yeatts.
Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (2000 June 22) Box 3 Folder 3This folder contains correspondence between Benjamin Dowling-Sendor and Mark Rabil, regarding draft of Petition to U.S. Supreme Court.
Payment and fees (2000) Box 3 Folder 4This folder contains correspondence, forms and invoices related to payment, dated 2000 July-October. Correspondents include: Patty Lane, Mark Rabil, Darryl Hunt, Patricia Connor.
U.S. Supreme Court (2000) Box 3 Folder 5This folder contains correspondence to and from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a petition for writ of certiorari, and brief in opposition to the petition for writ of certiorari in Hunt v. McDade. Also includes correspondence, re: Habeas petition in Hunt v. Sykes. Includes articles: "DNA Evidence, New Testimony Prompts Plea for Pardon in Texas" CNN.com, July 25, 2000; "Logistics of Genetics..." by Dana Damico, W-S Journal, 2000 August 28; "Supreme Court declines to hear Hunt's case" by John Hinton, W-S Journal, 2000 October 17
4th Circuit opinion (2000) Box 3 Folder 6This folder contains correspondence regarding the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in January 2000.Correspondents include Mark Rabil, James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor and Darryl Hunt. Also includes notes, dictionary pages, invoice from LabCorp and newspaper articles and "Outline of Oral Argument," 2000 January 24.
Case status (2000) Box 3 Folder 7This folder contains correspondence related to the status of Darryl Hunt's case in 2000. Correspondents include: James E. Ferguson II, Thomas J. Keith, Darryl Hunt, Mark Rabil, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor. Also includes case research.
Darryl Hunt letters (2000) Box 3 Folder 8This folder contains correspondence between Mark Rabil and Darryl Hunt.
Hunt v. McDade 4th Circuit opinion (2000) Box 3 Folder 9This folder contains correspondence between Tracy Moore Stuckey, Mark Rabil and James Elliot Ferguson II, regarding the Petition for Rehearing En Banc from the Fourth Circuit in Darryl Hunt v. Martin J. McDade
Physical evidence and DNA testing (2000-2003) Box 3 Folder 10This folder contains correspondence regarding custody and analysis of physical evidence and DNA testing. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Darryl Hunt, Richard McGough, Thomas J. Keith, James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Linda G. Davis, Marcia Eisenberg, Barry C. Scheck, Richard Rosen, David Menschel, John Bason, Meghan E. Clement. Folder also includes Report of Laboratory Examination by Brenda K. Bissette, WSPD Supplement Reports, Order Allowing DNA Testing signed 2003 April 7, newspaper articles, research and notes.
Clemency, Govenor Hunt and Govenor Easley (2000-2003) Box 3 Folder 11This folder contains correspondence between Barry J. Jenkins, Governor's Clemency Administrator, Mark Rabil, Anna Mills Wagoner, Henry M. Frye, Darryl Hunt, Jim Exum, Jr. and others involved with petitioning Governor Hunt for clemency on behalf of Darryl. Includes Murder Indictment and Judgment and Commitment documents.
Darryl Hunt letters Box 3 Folder 12This folder contains correspondence between Mark Rabil, Darryl Hunt and Benjamin Dowling-Sendor.
Natalie Brown correspondence (2002) Box 3 Folder 13This folder contains correspondence between Mark Rabil and Natalie Bullock Brown, regarding a UNC-TV segment on Darryl Hunt that aired in 2002.
Darryl Hunt letters (2002-2004) Box 3 Folder 14This folder contains correspondence between Mark Rabil and Darryl Hunt. Includes invitation to Darryl and April's wedding, 2004 October 17.
Emails and notes (2003 August - December) Box 3 Folder 15This folder contains emails between Mark Rabil, Mike Klinkosum, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, James E. Ferguson II, Eric Saunders, Jim Coman, Tom Keith, Colin Starger, David Menschel, Tom Fowler, Andy Cromer, John Bason, Phoebe Zerwick, from 2003 August-December. Also includes notes by Mark Rabil reflecting on the end of Darryl's imprisonment and conference calls in 2003 December.
Frontline documentary (2003) Box 3 Folder 16This folder contains correspondence between Mark Rabil and Itamar Kubovy regarding a documentary on race and the criminal justice system for Frontline.
Winston-Salem Journal interview (2003) Box 3 Folder 17This folder contains correspondence from Phoebe Zerwick to Darryl Hunt regarding a proposal for a W-S Journal story, interview notes by Mark Rabil dated 2003 June 25; fax to Mark Rabil from Phoebe Zerwick dated 2003 August 1; "Arming Women Against Rape & Endangerment: Jean's Story" by Lyn Bates, reprinted from Women & Guns, 1994 March; statement from Frederick L. Crump with heading "Mr. Tom Keith".
Motion for DNA Testing and Amendment (2003-2004) Box 3 Folder 18This folder contains correspondence, notes, amendment and drafts concerning the Defendant's Motion for DNA Testing. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Andy Cromer, John Bason, Eric Saunders, Jim Coman, Tom Keith, Mike Klinkosum, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, James E. Ferguson II.
Community engagement (2003-2004) Box 3 Folder 19This folder contains correspondence to the Winston-Salem Human Resources Commission, notes and writing from Wake Forest Baptist Church, and other community entities, regarding Darryl Hunt. Correspondents and authors include Mark Rabil, Susan Parker, Hoppy Elliot, Richard Groves, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Ricki Stern, Larry Little, Angela Hattery, Bill Gerrans, James E. Ferguson II, Mike Klinkosum, Dudley Humphrey. "Panel decries wrongful convictions" Jenna Russell, The Boston Globe, 2004 January 25. State of South Carolina v. Susan Vaughan Smith, vol. XVII, transcript, 1995 July 28.
Presentations and awards (2003-2004) Box 3 Folder 20This folder contains correspondence, notes, summaries about presentations given and awards received by Mark Rabil, Darryl Hunt, and the legal team in 2003-2004. Includes the Thurgood Marshall Award from the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, the ECHO Award from the Winston-Salem Foundation, Saviours' Day 2004 Community Leadership Award from Minister Mikal Muhammad and the Nation of Islam, Branch Inn of Court program "Lessons to be Learned from the Darryl Hunt Case," Race Progress Promoters Program sponsored by New Bethel Baptist Church, a panel at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, presentation at UNC School of Law, Wake Forest University Pro Humanitate Center Death Penalty Moratorium project; program for the 3rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast, Winston-Salem State University, 2004 January 19: Community Reflections, Mark Rabil.
One Year Anniversary Open House (2004 December 24) Box 3 Folder 21This folder contains an invitation to a holiday Open House celebrating one year since Darryl Hunt's release from prison. Also includes directions and email correspondence.
Assorted correspondence (2004 January 1) Box 3 Folder 22This folder contains correspondence from 2004 January. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Thomas J. Keith, Mike Klinkosum, Eric Saunders, Oakley B. Cline, Richard McGough, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, James E. Ferguson II, Ricki Stern. Also includes an email from Denise Boger dated 2003 December 30; ppinion article from Burlington Times-News, 2004 January 4; "Family still grieves slain woman" Sandra Campbell, 2004 January 3, W-S Journal.
Mark Anthony Wood correspondence (2004 January 12, 2004 May 7) Box 3 Folder 23This folder contains a letter from Mark Anthony Wood to Mark Rabil and a letter from Mark Rabil to Chip Muller at UNC-TV, referencing the Wood letter.
Pardon of Innocence (2004 February 23, 2004 April 15) Box 3 Folder 24This folder contains the Application for Pardon for Darryl Eugene Hunt, to Governor Michael F. Easley dated 2004 February 23 and a copy of the Pardon of Innocence signed by Michael F. Easley, Governor, dated 2004 April 15. Also includes drafts of Pardon, potential materials to include with pardon and discussion about meeting with Governor's attorney, Reuben Young.
Mayor's Racial Healing Forum (2004 October-November) Box 3 Folder 25This folder contains correspondence from Allen Joines to Mark Rabil regarding the first Mayor's Racial Healing Forum on 2004 October 14 and the second forum 2004 November 4, including a public component.
Identity fraud (2004 July 16) Box 3 Folder 26This folder contains a letter from Mark Rabil regarding identity fraud perpetrated against Darryl Hunt, dated 2004 July 16. Attached: "Charge is filed in Hunt ID theft" by Patrick Wilson, Winston-Salem Journal, 2004 March 23; copy of criminal record of Mitchell Alfonso Key.
Court document correspondence (2004) Box 3 Folder 27This folder contains correspondence, article, drafts and the following court documents: Motion to Vacate Judgment and for Other Relief; Amendment to Motion to Vacate Judgment and for Other Relief; Order to Vacate (signed 2004 February 6); State's Motion to Vacate Judgment. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor. Also includes Darryl Hunt's criminal record, current as of 2004 March 9 ; "More tests ordered in Sykes case" Phoebe Zerwick, 2004 January 11, W-S Journal.
Sykes Administrative Review Committee (2004-2006) Box 3 Folder 28This folder contains material relating to the formation and operation of the Sykes Administrative Review Committee, 2004 to 2006. Includes agendas, meeting minutes, investigation timeline dated 2005 August 17, State v. Darryl Hunt timeline stamped 2004 February 6, other meeting material and correspondence. Also includes Public Safety Committee minutes, notes and copied newspaper articles. Correspondents include: Lee Garrity, Vivian H. Burke, Mark Rabil, Hoppy Elliot, Donald M. Nielsen, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor.
DNA testing and genetic connections (2005-2007) Box 3 Folder 29This folder contains correspondence and reports related to DNA/PCR testing generally, and specifically to determine genetic relation between Darryl Hunt and Willard Brown. Correspondents include: Allen Joines, Randall Libby, Thomas Keith, Mark Rabil, Pat Norris, Phoebe Zerwick. Includes SBI Lab Reports, dated 1984 October 23; 1984 November 19; 1984 November 26; 1985 March 11; 1985 June 10; 1990 August 29.
Regina Lane correspondence (2006) Box 3 Folder 30This folder contains correspondence regarding the similarities between Regina Lane's attack and the Sykes case. Correspondents include: Regina Lane, Mark Rabil, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Richard McGough. Also includes article "Victim: police ignored key link," by Dan Galindo, Winston-Salem Journal, and notes by Mark Rabil.
60 Minutes interview (2006-2007) Box 3 Folder 31This folder contains correspondence regarding a 60 Minutes interview of Darryl Hunt. Includes a Letter of Agreement signed by Darryl Hunt and Shari Finkelstein, Producer; email from Ricki Stern outlining terms of HBO's agreement to 60 Minutes interview; correspondence from Meghan Frank, re: DNA testing, 2007 March and articles regarding the practice of finding suspects through DNA testing of their relatives.
Sykes Administrative Review Committee (2006-2007) Box 3 Folder 32This folder contains correspondence and material related to the Sykes Administrative Review Committee (SARC), including charts, timeline, clipping "Not all questions could be answered" by Bertrand M. Gutierrez, W-S Journal, 2007 March 4, questions/notes for Mark Rabil and the SARC report, 2007 Februrary (includes Appendix on CD). Correspondents include: Lee Garrity, Donald M. Nielsen, Isaiah A. Black, Mark Rabil.
Cellmark correspondence (2007) Box 3 Folder 33This folder contains correspondence related to obtaining DNA/PCR testing records from Cellmark. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Thomas J. Keith, Srgt. Chuck Byrum, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Richard McGough. Also includes Orchid Cellmark Discovery Request Form and Report of Lab Examination dated 1989 November 7.
Duke University commencement (2012) Box 3 Folder 34This folder contains two programs for the Duke University Commencement, 2012 May 13, at which Darryl Hunt was named an Honorary Degree Recipient. Also includes invitation to a dinner for honorary degree recipients, 2012 May 12 and the dinner menu; invitation to a luncheon at the President's residence following commencement, 2012 May 13; schedule for commencement weekend.
Letters (undated) Box 3 Folder 35This folder contains undated letters from Darryl Hunt to Mark Rabil.

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