Bow to Fate

For episode three of season two we discuss the case of Olin “Pete” Coones. Pete spent twelve years of his life in prison for a double murder that was not exactly what it seemed. This is a story of a woman whose world was crumbling around her and in her final moments she chose to extract revenge on her enemies. Her plot worked due to careless investigative procedures and a paltering prosecutor. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

For episode two of season two we discuss the case of the San Antonio Four. Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Anna Vasquez, and Cassandra Rivera were all accused of raping Ramirez’s two nieces in 1994 in the last gasp of the satanic panic era. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In the opening episode of season two of Bow to Fate we are going to talk about how eyewitness testimony can contribute to wrongful convictions. We are going to discuss four separate cases of eyewitness misidentification and how our memory is not always as reliable as we might think. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 14 of Bow to Fate we discuss the wrongful conviction of Kirk Bloodsworth. Bloodsworth was accused in 1984 of brutally raping and murdering a 9 year old girl. He is the first person in the United States to have been on death row and exonerated with DNA. Kirk Bloodsworth later became an advocate for victims of rape and helped to abolish the death penalty in Massachusetts. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 13 of Bow to Fate we discuss part two of the wrongful convictions of Darryl Hunt. Darryl was convicted of the rape and murder of Deborah Sykes on August 10th, 1984. He was also convicted for the murder of Arthur Wilson on September 17th, 1983. Both of these convictions are discussed in this episode. Darryl Hunt became the face of the racial injustice movement in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 12 of Bow to Fate we discuss part one of the wrongful convictions of Darryl Hunt. Darryl was convicted of the rape and murder of Deborah Sykes on August 10th, 1984. He was also convicted for the murder of Arthur Wilson on September 17th, 1983. Both of these convictions were eventually overturned and Darryl Hunt was released from prison. Darryl Hunt became the face of the racial injustice movement in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This is a two part episode so be sure to join us next time for the final segment. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 11 of Bow to Fate we discuss the wrongful conviction of Alstory Simon. We are going to review what happens when the wrongful conviction movement gets overzealous and potentially lets a guilty man out of jail. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 10 of Bow to Fate we discuss the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson and Charles Erickson. Ryan was eventually set free, but to this day Charles Erickson still remains in prison for the Halloween night murder of Kent Heitholt. This is the final installment of a three part series on this case. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 9 of Bow to Fate we continue to discuss the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson and Charles Erickson. Ryan was eventually set free, but to this day Charles Erickson still remains in prison for the Halloween night murder of Kent Heitholt. This is part 2 of a 3 part series on this case so please be sure to stay tuned in for the additional episodes. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

Bow To Fate is a true crime podcast that focuses on cases of injustice with an emphasis on wrongful convictions. Our goal is to lay out the facts of each case for you and provide opinions on where things went wrong and open a dialogue to discuss potential changes to our current justice system. It is important to note that this podcast is not about bashing law enforcement or members of the court but rather an opportunity to fix what may be broken and institute real changes that will make a difference in how we choose to look at cases in the future. . In episode 8 of Bow to Fate we discuss the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson and Charles Erickson. Ryan was eventually set free, but to this day Charles Erickson still remains in prison for the Halloween night murder of Kent Heitholt. This is part 1 of a three part series on this case so please be sure to stay tuned in for the additional episodes. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 7 of Bow to Fate we discuss the DNA Doe Project and the open source DNA matching database GED Match. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 6, we discuss the case of Joyce Ann Brown who was tried & convicted in 1980 of aggravated robbery and murder of Rubin Danziger in Dallas Texas. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 5 we wrap up the case of Juan Rivera, we follow him through his final days in lock up and get to hear his feelings about being tried on three separate occasions for the rape and murder of an 11 year old girl. If you enjoyed this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 4 we discuss the case of Juan Rivera who was tried and convicted on 3 separate occasions for the rape and murder of an 11 year old girl. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In episode 3 we discuss Cameron Todd Willingham who was tried and convicted for the murder of his three daughters in Corsicana, Texas. If you enjoy this episode please visit our website bowtofate.com to stay up to date with current events and episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In Episode 2 of Bow to Fate we explore the conviction of Timothy McKinney. McKinney was convicted of the first degree murder of Officer Donald Williams and the 2nd degree attempted murder of Officer Frank Lee, both from the Memphis Police Department, on Christmas night 1997. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support

In the debut episode we discuss James Joseph Richardson. James Joseph Richardson was convicted of poisoning his seven children in the late 1960’s. He was later released after the harrowing efforts of his attorneys. In this episode we will discuss the facts of the case and our opinions as to what may have gone wrong. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bow-to-fate/support