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title: "40 Years Behind Bars: Patty Prewitt Finally Free"
description: Patty Prewitt speaks out after 40 years in prison for a crime she says she didn’t commit—joined by Dr. Phil, her daughter, and Loni Coombs.
image: https://www.meritstreetmedia.com/hubfs/40%20Years%20Behind%20Bars%20Patty%20Prewitt%20Finally%20Free%20%282%29.png
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# 40 Years Behind Bars: Patty Prewitt Finally Free

[![Picture of Merit Street Media](https://www.meritstreetmedia.com/hubfs/Merit%20logo.png) Merit Street Media ](https://www.meritstreetmedia.com/show/dr-phil-primetime/author/merit-street-media-1) :  26 January, 2025

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### Wednesday, January 29, 2025

#### Season 1 | Episode 156

Patty Prewitt freed from prison 40 years after being convicted of murdering her husband 

Patty Prewitt, recently released from prison after serving 40 years for a crime she maintains she didn’t commit, joins Dr. Phil alongside her daughter, Jane Prewitt, and News On Merit Street anchor, Loni Coombs. Together, they discuss Patty’s fight for freedom, the challenges of reintegration after incarceration, and the ongoing push for justice. Dr Phil, who has closely followed Patty's case, shares his perspective on the controversial conviction and what it reveals about systemic flaws in the criminal justice system. Plus, Patty opens up about her emotional reunion with family and her plans for the future.

 

 

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