Marty Tankleff Blog


"In this blog we document what we believe to be the facts, truth and wider relevance of the Marty Tankleff case." Marty Tankleff had just turned 17 when he was arrested for killing his parents, Seymour and Arlene Tankleff, in their home on Long Island, N.Y. Based on an unsigned confession, Marty was convicted and sentenced to 50 years to life, and has served 17 years in maximum security prisons before the Suffolk County, N.Y., district attorney dropped all charges against Marty Tankleff on Jan. 2, 2008.

Author: "This blog represents the point of view of MartyTankleff.org, which works pro bono with Marty Tankleff and members of his family, friends and supporters to bring Marty's story to a wider audience."

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Recent Posts from Marty Tankleff Blog


  • Tankleff Book on Sale Tomorrow

    "A Criminal Injustice," by Richard Firstman and Jay Salpeter, hits bookstores tomorrow. For more info, or to order from Amazon, visit their website.

  • McCready Reportedly Says Creedon was Paid $50K to "Do the Murder"

    The new book on the Marty Tankleff case--"A Criminal Injustice" by Richard Firstman and Jay Salpeter--is due out Tuesday, and is making news today for something Det. James McCready reportedly said on an unaired portion…

  • "A Criminal Injustice" by Rick Firstman & Jay Salpeter

    As most of you know, the book is due out this Tuesday, December 30th. It's a great read, a comprehensive account of the case from its beginning, and features lots of interesting research and background,…

  • SIC Report of 2008

    Wow, it's out, the comprehensive report two years in the making, all 20 double-spaced pages of it, by the New York State Investigation Commission entitled "An Investigation into the Procedures Resulting in the Arrest and…

  • Holiday Greetings from Marty Tankleff

    Dear All: On December 27, 2007, I was released from prison after being wrongfully imprisoned for 6,338 days. This is my first Thanksgiving since I've been free and it's amazing. Many of you here have…

  • Charges officially dropped

    Today State Supreme Court Justice Robert W. Doyle dismissed all charges against Marty Tankleff in the murder of his parents, Arlene and Seymour Tankleff. Read more in Newsday.

  • Marty Tankleff's Testimony - Watch on YouTube

    On July 2nd, Marty Tankleff testified before a New York State Senate Democratic Task Force on “Preventing Wrongful Convictions in New York State: Systematic Reforms to Convict the Guilty and Protect the Innocent.” You can…

  • NY Times: Perseverance and Chance Led to Reversal in ’88 Murders

    Don't miss Bruce Lambert's look back at the remarkable series of events over the years that led to Marty's freedom.

  • A Message from Judge Stuart Namm (Ret)

    "Thank you for your very kind comments. It was a no-brainer to do a documentary about Marty's case, because I had always believed in his innocence, having sat in on some of his trial, and…

  • Watch Video of a False Confession

    Today in the New York Times, Jennifer 8. Lee blogs on yesterday's testimony before the New York State Senate Democratic Task Force on Criminal Justice reform. Her piece begins, "There have been at least 56…