The Darlie Routier Case

  • Site description

    This site seeks to provide information about the case of Darlie Routier. Darlie is on death row in Texas for a crime she has steadfastly maintained she did not commit.

    A growing body of evidence supports her claims of innocence.

    Please take time to learn about Darlie’s case. Join us in speaking out.

    Use the site map located here, the search tool below, or click on the headers at the top of the page to navigate the site.

  • Please donate

    To donate to Darlie's Defense Fund that is managed by her defense attorneys, please click here

Upcoming book about Darlie’s case

Posted by darliefacts on January 9, 2015

TCU Press will soon publish a book called Dateline Purgatory: Examining the Case that Sentenced Darlie Routier to Death. The book is written by Kathy Cruz and may be pre-ordered on Amazon here.

More news to follow shortly.

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Please join us

Posted by darliefacts on July 3, 2013

Darlie’s son Drake was diagnosed with Leukemia yesterday. He is undergoing chemotherapy. His family and friends are asking people to join in a prayer chain on his behalf. We have created a Facebook page to spread the word. Please help. Click here for the page.

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Added Hood County News article

Posted by darliefacts on December 7, 2012

Kathy Cruz from the Hood County News published another article about Darlie’s case – Psycho. It may be viewed by clicking here.

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Added photo exhibits from the trial

Posted by darliefacts on December 5, 2012

The State’s and Defendant’s photo exhibits from Darlie’s trial may be viewed by clicking here.

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Added two new articles from Kathy Cruz

Posted by darliefacts on November 26, 2012

The two most recent articles from Kathy Cruz, Burgers and Fries and Cherry Pies and Jezebel, may be viewed by clicking here.

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Added Hood County News article

Posted by darliefacts on November 25, 2012

Kathy Cruz from the Hood County News published another article about Darlie’s case – The Price of Proving Innocence. Click here to view the article.

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Added a page discussing the Prosecution

Posted by darliefacts on November 20, 2012

A summary of the State’s case laid out by the prosecution. Click here to view.

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Added a page discussing partial shoe/boot prints

Posted by darliefacts on November 11, 2012

Click here to read the page discussing partial shoe/boot prints found throughout the first floor of the Routier home.

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Updates to media page

Posted by darliefacts on November 10, 2012

Uploaded recent articles from Kathy Cruz which were published in the Hood County News. Also added articles published by the Houston Chronicle, from June 7, 1996 up to February 6, 1997.

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Addition of Rowlett PD press releases

Posted by darliefacts on November 7, 2012

Press releases from the Rowlett Police Department, furnished by communications officer Sergeant Dean Poos in June of 1996.

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