Jane Dorotik has spent the last twenty years fighting for her freedom. Despite being found guilty of Bob’s murder in 2001, the California mother and wife steadfastly maintained her innocence. Over the course of her 25–life prison sentence, Jane filed numerous motions requesting a reexamination of the evidence. As part of new evidence testing carried out in cooperation with the Loyola Project for the Innocent, blood was found in the couple’s bedroom. They said it demonstrated that certain areas weren’t blood and that others hadn’t been examined.
After 24 years of investigation, “48 Hours” reporter Erin Moriarty is informed by Jane Dorotik that “we know what was told to the jury in the original conviction if you just look at all of the pieces of evidence that Loyola was able to take apart.” “Jane, could you sum up your experiences over the past 22 years?” Moriarty asked. It’s been really challenging in a lot of ways, Jane said. I’ve asked myself, “How am I going to continue?” countless times.
The tranquil lives of Jane Dorotik and Bob in the San Diego foothills had taken an unbelievable turn when they were first presented on “48 Hours” in 2000. Jane Dorotik: Excuse me? How exactly is this possible? Perhaps this is all just a dream and I will awaken. It was now generally accepted that Jane was the primary suspect in Bob’s death. The police believed she had physically abused him at their home. Jane Dorotik: In a million years, I wouldn’t have done this. To me, my husband was everything. After calling for a reexamination of the evidence that supported her conviction for her husband Bob’s murder, Jane Dorotik was imprisoned for an extended period of time.
The court approved new DNA testing on items such as Bob Dorotik’s clothes, fingernails, and neck rope. They are collaborating with a group from the Loyola Project for the Innocent. The appeal documents said that it was discovered that a number of items contained alien male DNA. Working with advocacy organisations that assist incarcerated women gives Jane hope that her deeds will improve the lives of others.
Dorotik Jane: I don’t believe my narrative is the only one involved. Yes, it’s obvious that this is awful. In addition, “How did this woman experience this?” .. But unless we seek methodically, how many others are we likely to find? And in my opinion, that is very important. Not even the most important question in this case has been answered. Dr. Matthew Troiano: What then happened? We don’t know what became of Bob Dorotik. Is Bob’s justice anywhere? Justice for Robert Dorotik is where?
Jane Dorotik is suing the County of San Diego in a legal action. The case also includes some names from the Crime Laboratory of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
