I will believe this narrative AFTER the author posts ALL the trial and appellate transcripts on line.
Not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
That is certainly possible.
Innocent?
Almost never.
Also, please notice that the Police and Prosecutors rarely make a rebuttal, because that opens the door to personal civil lawsuits.
Did you read the article? Someone else has admitted to the crime, and the only real witness in the original trial recanted and said they were threatened by the prosecution.