In spite of withdrawing his confession and lack of physical evidence against him , Maxson was convicted and sentenced to life plus 40 years .
Police subjected Maxson to torture and beatings until he made a confession to the murder of Lindsay Murdoch .
In spite of withdrawing Maxson 's confession and lack of physical evidence against him , Maxson was convicted and sentenced to life plus 40 years .
Police subjected Maxson to torture and beatings until he made a confession to the murder of Lindsay Murdoch .