George as a young man.

George Allen moments after being set free by Cole County Judge Daniel Green-- 30 years and 8 months to the day of his arrest. His sister, Elfrieda Allen gives him a welcome home kiss as mother Lonzetta Taylor looks on.

"For 30 years I had dreamed about the day that I would walk out of prison a free man. I have spent 30 years in prison as an innocent man, and those have been difficult years for me and my family, but I never gave up hope. I knew that someday the truth would come out, and now that day is here. I look forward to living with my family again and getting on with my life." --George Allen, November 14, 2012