At this point, his conviction for murder has not been overturned and it may not happen. The Judge said that he may argue to get a new trial. The delay in doing an appeal under normal circumstances passed a long time ago. However, the Judge thinks that John Lane may have a valid reason for not doing so – his “insanity”.
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INMATE INFORMATION
Status: Incarcerated
MDOC Number: 273
Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial: Lane, John Amos
Alias or Aliases: John Amos Lane,John A Lane
Location(s) and location phone number(s): Facility – Maine Correctional Center
Earliest Custody Release Date: Life
Date of Birth: 10/14/1948
Age (Years): 66
Weight (Pounds): 163
Height: 5 Feet 10 Inches
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Gray or Partially Gray
Race/Ethnicity: White
Gender: M
Scars, Marks, Tattoos:
Convictions
Offense (Class): MURDER (M)
Sentence: Life
Court: PENOBSCOT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Docket Number: CR 85 631
Count: 1
Sentence Date: 11/22/1985