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Jessica Besch cries while she talks about her mother, Susan Mellen, shortly after a judge voided Mellen's conviction in a 1997 murder.

Jessica Besch cries while she talks about her mother, Susan Mellen, shortly after a judge voided Mellen’s conviction in a 1997 murder.   (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Susan Mullen was released from custody after 17 years when a judge overturned her sentence in a 1997 murder case. Her conviction was based on testimony by a woman now described as a pathological liar.

Susan Mellen

Susan Mellen holds her grandson for the first time after she was released after 17 years in prison.   (Robert Gauither / Los Angeles Times)

Susan Mellen

Susan Mellen hugs her brother Michael after she was released from prison.   (Robert Gauither / Los Angeles Times)

Susan Mellen

Supporters and friends of Susan Mellen hold signs after a judge voided Mellen’s conviction in a 1997 murder.   (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

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