Birthdate: 1923 AD
Birthplace: British Somaliland
Died: September 3, 1952
Mahmood Hussein Mattan was a Somali merchant seaman who tragically fell victim to a wrongful conviction in the United Kingdom. Despite his background, Mattan’s professional life was overshadowed by a false accusation and subsequent conviction for the murder of Lily Volpert in 1952. His life took a tragic turn when he was executed for a crime he did not commit. Fortunately, his conviction was overturned 45 years later, representing a significant moment in the history of criminal justice reform.
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