Help us free
My Dad, Andre Howard, has been incarcerated for 38 years for a crime he did not commit. He is innocent. For nearly four decades, he’s been fighting to prove the truth, while our family has carried the pain of his wrongful conviction.
About The Case
On June 2, 1986, Tyrone Cook was robbed at a subway station in Philadelphia and sustained serious head injuries, from which he later died. Andre Howard was convicted for the crime, primarily based on eyewitness testimony.
The prosecution presented three eyewitnesses, but their accounts had inconsistencies. For example, one eyewitness, Earlene Wright, initially described the perpetrator and even made a photo identification of Howard, but then picked out a different person, Markus Kilkrady, at a lineup where Howard was present. Another witness, William Burton, who worked for SEPTA, initially could not identify the perpetrator from photographs but later identified Howard at a lineup. A third eyewitness, Eva Littlejohn, identified a different person, Larry Green, on the day of the incident, stating “no doubt in my mind it was him”. She later identified Howard from a photo array but did not pick anyone out at a lineup.
The defense case attempted to establish a case of false identity. Two defense witnesses, Wanik Walker and Suad Islam, who were also at the scene, testified that Andre Howard was not the perpetrator. Walker stated there was “no doubt” in her mind that Howard was not the man. The document notes a lack of physical evidence, as the forensic investigator did not collect any fingerprints or blood from the scene. Additionally, a police officer testified that he was looking for a “look-alike” suspect, Horace/Clarence Archer, for similar crimes in the area. The summary concludes that there was not sufficient evidence to convict Mr. Howard due to the inconsistent eyewitness accounts, the lack of initial identification by witnesses, and the fact that two witnesses were sure he was not the perpetrator. It suggests that re-interviewing witnesses could lead to new evidence.
How you can help
We need YOUR support to bring justice and freedom to my dad, Andre Howard, who has been wrongly incarcerated for 38 years. We’re getting closer to the truth being heard, and you can make a huge impact.
1. Join Us at the Next Hearing.
We need a strong show of support at
Friday, October 24th
Room 1001 / 9:00 AM
Federal Municipal Court
1301 Filbert Street
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania 19107
Your presence at the hearing will send a clear message: we stand together for justice, and we demand change. The more people who show up, the louder our voice will be. Every person makes a difference!
2. Share on Social Media
Help us raise awareness by sharing our social media image across your platforms. Every share, like, and comment amplifies the message and brings us one step closer to freeing my dad. The more people who see his story, the stronger our fight becomes. Here’s how you can share: Share the image with a message like: “38 years of injustice. It's time to bring [Father’s Name] home. #JusticeForAndreHoward” Tag your friends, family, and followers who can help spread the word! Use the hashtag #JusticeForAndreHoward to join the movement.
Let's Work Together!
Justice doesn’t happen in silence—it happens when we all speak up. We can’t do this alone. We need you there with us, standing for truth, standing for freedom. Thank you for your support! 
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