Bruce Lisker: Wrongful Conviction Survivor
About Me
On Thursday, March 10, 1983 I returned to our family home to find my 66-year old mother beaten, stabbed, and dying. I tried desperately to save her. I called the police, the paramedics, my dad. Applied dirct pressure to her stab wounds.
Nothing could save her. She died in emergency surgery that afternoon.
While all evidence pointed elsewhere and her killer walked free, I was arrested, charged, and ultimately convicted of her murder.
A life sentence was handed down. I spent the next 26 years in California state prison. An innocent man.
Then in August 2009 — after 9,653 days and heroic levels of re-investigation and legal wrangling — I walked free. I had met the perilously high bar of proving my innocence in federal court. I had been given my life back.
That was many years ago. I have not stood still since.
Our family tragedy — my mother's botched murder investigation and my wrongful conviction — has been covered widely in more than 22 television and film appearances, over 60 published articles, and 25 radio interviews and podcasts to date.
It is all here. And I invite you to explore it.
That was the case. This is my life.
Thank you for your interest.
my services
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Website Solutions
Complete Sites from $1,500 — Need an impactful website or expert care for your existing one? I provide elegant, user-friendly designs, customization, and ongoing management. Let's create something truly amazing together!
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Photo Restoration
Transform your faded memories into vivid keepsakes. Using two new state-of-the-art photo scanners, I scan, rejuvenate, and refine images to showcase their best. Pricing varies based on job size and attention required.
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Your Tech Fixer
Technology giving you the blues? I can fix glitchy apps, lost passwords, flashing VCR clocks and more!. Affordable pricing, multiple issues resolved per call. Drop me a line, and we'll get everything fixed in one shot, quickly and efficiently!
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Speaker for Worthy Causes
I'm dedicated to using my wrongful conviction experience to fight injustices, champion causes, and inspire change. I aim to support needed legislation, be a voice for the voiceless, and turn tragedy into human benefit.
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Event Photographer
My love for the visual arts, a good camera and a keen eye for detail may resonate... Browse my gallery and see if we're a match. Currently offered to family and friends, only.
all media coverage
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television & film appearances
Broadcast coverage including 48 Hours Mystery.
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press coverage
Newspapers, magazines, and long-form reporting.
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radio & podcasts
Interviews, conversations, and audio features.
I'm a…
Wrongful Conviction Survivor.
Thriving Human.
Artist.
…and I’m on instagram…
causes I support
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Death Penalty Focus
COMMITTED TO THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND POLITICAL ADVOCACY, MEDIA OUTREACH, AND DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COALITION BUILDING.
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The Innocence Center
THE INNOCENCE CENTER IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO FREEING THE INNOCENT FROM PRISON, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE CAUSES OF WRONGFUL CONVICTION, AND ASSISTING FREED CLIENTS AS THEY REENTER SOCIETY.
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The National Registry of Exonerations
THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EXONERATIONS IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON EXONERATIONS OF INNOCENT CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS IN ORDER TO PREVENT FUTURE FALSE CONVICTIONS BY LEARNING FROM PAST ERRORS.
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The Freedom to Choose Project
TRANSFORMING LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION THROUGH COMPASSIONATE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION.
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PBS
PBS AND THEIR MEMBER STATIONS ARE AMERICA’S LARGEST CLASSROOM, THE NATION’S LARGEST STAGE FOR THE ARTS AND A TRUSTED WINDOW TO THE WORLD. IN ADDITION, PBS'S EDUCATIONAL MEDIA HELPS PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND OPENS UP THE WORLD TO THEM IN AN AGE-APPROPRIATE WAY.
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ASPCA
THE ASPCA’S MISSION, AS STATED BY FOUNDER HENRY BERGH IN 1866, IS “TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE MEANS FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.” OUR ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT ANIMALS ARE ENTITLED TO KIND AND RESPECTFUL TREATMENT AT THE HANDS OF HUMANS AND MUST BE PROTECTED UNDER THE LAW.
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Pets Lifeline
PETS LIFELINE PROTECTS AND IMPROVES THE LIVES OF CATS AND DOGS IN NEED IN SONOMA VALLEY THROUGH SHELTERING AND ADOPTION, HUMANE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
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St. Jude's
TO ADVANCE CURES, AND MEANS OF PREVENTION, FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES THROUGH RESEARCH AND TREATMENT. CONSISTENT WITH THE VISION OF OUR FOUNDER DANNY THOMAS, NO CHILD IS DENIED TREATMENT BASED ON RACE, RELIGION OR A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY.
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Wounded Warrior Project
THE MISSION OF WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT IS TO HONOR AND EMPOWER WOUNDED WARRIORS. THEIR VISION IS TO FOSTER THE MOST SUCCESSFUL, WELL-ADJUSTED GENERATION OF WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS IN OUR NATION’S HISTORY. WWP BEGAN IN 2003 AS A SMALL, GRASSROOTS EFFORT PROVIDING SIMPLE CARE AND COMFORT ITEMS TO THE HOSPITAL BEDSIDES OF THE FIRST WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS RETURNING HOME FROM THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. AS THEIR POST-SERVICE NEEDS EVOLVED, SO HAVE OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
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Claire's Place Foundation
CLAIRE’S PLACE FOUNDATION PROVIDES HEART-FELT ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND TO INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS. WE WORK TO HEIGHTEN AWARENESS AND WE PROVIDE EDUCATION, SKILLS, FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.