If you read the story, it seems pretty likely that they are, in fact, innocent.
The crime scene was consistent with a single perpetrator - and another completely unrelated man who also confessed had his DNA found at the scene.
I must admit, my first reaction was to condemn Kaine - but, after an extensive reading, it sounds like he’s done a reasonable and, I dare say, even brave thing here.
Oh you naughty person!
Don't confuse the matter with facts.
Don't let anyone know that the man whose DNA was found at the scene is in prison and has said he acted alone.
Don't let anyone know the history of the thug-cop who coerced these "confessions".
The WaPo got it right: Kaine should have granted a full pardon.
Here's a live Republican, and ex VA Atty General, who agrees with the WaPo:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/15/AR2009081502563.html