Marlon Kiser, sentenced to death in 2003 for killing Tennessee Deputy Donald Bond, has long claimed he was framed by his former roommate, James Michael Chattin. Kiser believes Chattin killed Bond out of jealousy—suspecting an affair between his wife and the deputy—and pointed the finger at Kiser to deflect blame.
Kiser says he kicked Chattin out over drug use and even claims Chattin once asked him to kill Bond. His website and a petition with over 470 signatures push the theory that he was targeted due to police corruption and a lawsuit he had filed at the time.
But new fingerprint tests may weaken his case. Prints matching Kiser were found on the deputy’s flashlight and car—evidence that reinforces earlier findings, like fibers from Bond’s clothing that matched Kiser.
Despite his continued pleas of innocence, the new physical evidence could further solidify the original conviction.
