Unjustly

Mikalya Miller was a 16 year old black girl who was a part of the LGBTQ+ community in Hopkinton, MA. But the morning after she was assaulted by a group of teens in April 2021, Miller's body was found "hanging" from a tree in the forest. The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office immediately called her death a suicide. However, Miller's friends, family, and many activists are adamant this was a homicide and are requesting an independent study. Join us as we explore the details of the case, the the  discrepancies  in the investigation, and the glaring issues with the DA's ruling. Was this a suicide? Or was it in actually a lynching and a murder cover up?

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In 2015, in Millbrook, Alabama, 15 year old Lakeith Smith joined up with 4 other friends, all teenagers, who planned to do a couple of break ins. While attempting to rob an empty home, a suspicious neighbor called the police. When officers arrived the teens fled, Smith hid in a closet scared; however, Smith's friend, 16 year old A'Donte Washington, was shot and killed by an officer. The surviving teens were taken into custody and charged with the murder of A'Donte Washington. How did an unarmed 15 year old get charged with the murder of his friend shot by police? Join us as we explore the accomplice law and the felony murder rule used against these boys who are now in prison for the majority of their lives. Hear from Lakeith's mother and the team behind the fight for justice and learn how you can help!        Sources:   https://www.change.org/p/united-states-supreme-court-justice-for-lakeith-smith https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforlakeithsmith-campaign https://www.justia.com/criminal/offenses/homicide/felony-murder/ https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2019/10/17/lakeith-smith-65-years-elmore-accomplice-law-killing-case-sentence-reduced-10-years/3869526002/ https://www.aclu.org/blog/smart-justice/lakeith-smith-case-demonstrates-systems-brokenness https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/juvenile/stats/kidslikeadults.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43673331 https://www.newsweek.com/lakeith-smith-alabama-accomplice-law-murder-police-petition-1510870 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/15/alabama-accomplice-law-lakeith-smith https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/convicted-of-murder-but-a-police-officer-pulled-the-trigger

In the early hours of April 15, 2011, Dawonye Taylor was murdered in Oakland, California over a stolen iPod. The murderer then got back into a car with 3 other people and took off. Occupants in the car gave the police a description of the murderer and referred to him as "C". Weeks later, Pierre Rushing, an aspiring rapper who went by the nickname "Stank", would find himself arrested and charged with murder, even though he did not fit the description and had an alibi. Now he is fighting for his life claiming he was wrongfully convicted. Join us as we explore the lack of evidence that led to Pierre's conviction and examine the evidence that can prove his innocence. Hear from Pierre himself in an interview from prison and learn how you can help his case. #JusticeForPierre        Sources: https://www.change.org/p/department-of-justice-justice-for-pierre-rushing-wrongfully-convicted?original_footer_petition_id=26358297&algorithm=promoted&source_location=petition_footer&grid_position=15&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uAPafKQEAAAAAX%2BDrnjTrufdmZGJiY2U4OQ%3D%3D https://casetext.com/case/rushing-v-neuschmid-1 https://www.mercurynews.com/2011/09/29/oakland-rapper-found-guilty-of-murder-in-case-of-stolen-ipod/ https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Rapper-Convicted-Of-Murder-Loses-Bid-For-New-Trial-11183990.php   

South Carolina's Republican governor signed a bill into law that requires death row inmates to choose whether to be executed by the electric chair or a firing squad if lethal injection drugs are unavailable. Lethal injection is the preferred method of execution in states that have the death penalty. But in recent years, they've had difficulty obtaining lethal injection drugs as pharmaceutical companies blocked their drugs from being used in executions causing states to find a way around the block. Enter the firing squad. Join us as we explore what this could mean for death row inmates not only in South Carolina, but all over the U.S. 

Henry McCollum and Leon Brown were intellectually disabled teenagers when they were taken from their home in rural Robeson County, coerced into confessing to a brutal murder they didn't commit, and sentenced to death. The brothers spent 31 years in prison before DNA testing finally proved them innocent. By the time of their release in 2014, Henry was North Carolina's longest serving death row prisoner. Join us as we explore the wrongful conviction of these two brothers.        Sources: cnn.com/2021/05/18/us/north-carolina-wrongful-conviction-compensation/index.html http://www.cdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/SAVED-FROM-EXECUTION-web-final1.pdf   https://goodblacknews.org/tag/sabrina-buie/ https://www.fayobserver.com/article/20140904/news/309049641 

Meet the attorney who has defied the odds after experiencing his own wrongful conviction, and is now dedicating his life to helping other innocent people. Join us for a special interview with Jarret Adams, an exoneree turned attorney. Mr. Adams is the driving force behind the Not Guilty Serving Life campaign to free Terrance Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne, two men wrongfully convicted of murder. This is a follow up to episode 30 of our podcast, make sure to listen to it to learn more details about Richardson and Claiborne's case along with Adams' own wrongful conviction. You won't want to miss this motivational and impactful interview.    To learn more visit: https://www.notguiltyservinglife.org https://www.lifeafterjustice.org  http://jarrettadamslaw.com  

In 2019, Ronald Greene's family was told that Greene died after crashing his car into a tree during a high speed chase after troopers attempted to pull him over for an unspecified traffic violation. A short report submitted by the Louisiana state troopers described force being used during the encounter, but that Greene succumbed to injuries he received during the car crash. It wouldn't be until almost 2 years later when footage was leaked to the media that would show a different story. Join us as we examine the case and the footage and uncover how the Louisiana state troopers created a cover up on a police brutality case.      Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/26476405?seq=1 https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/20/us/ronald-greene-what-we-know/index.html https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/local/2015/02/24/ouachita-parishs-bloody-past-appears-lynching-study/23955319/ https://www.wbrz.com/news/university-of-louisiana-monroe-acts-against-racist-posts-by-faculty https://www.hannapub.com/ouachitacitizen/news/local_state_headlines/ulm-faculty-members-under-fire-for-racist-remarks-on-social-media/article_3d8d2814-ab1b-11ea-bbbb-236aa52a81a6.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/21/us/ronald-greene-video-louisiana.html https://www.10tv.com/article/news/investigations/10-investigates/at-least-107-people-have-died-since-2010-due-to-prone-restraints/530-3363bf95-d125-4960-b714-c6f5d328266e https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_afedbfde-ba53-11eb-a135-2f25ba8d8945.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/05/20/ronald-greene-louisiana-police-video/

The murder of Charlie Keever and Jonathan Sellers took place on March 27, 1993 in San Diego County, California. The rape and murders were solved via DNA match eight years after their deaths. Join us in this minisode to find out how a serial killer fell through the cracks of the criminal justice system leading to the deaths of the two boys.

People of Asian descent have been living in the United States for more than 160 years and have since been a target of bigotry. To understand the surge in Asian American hate we need to look at the violence and racism Asian immigrants and Asian Americans have faced since the Civil War.  Join us as we look at the historical events that have been at the core of anti-Asian sentiment in the United States. Sources https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/03/18/history-anti-asian-violence-racism/ https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/whites-massacre-chinese-in-wyoming-territory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Los_Angeles_riots#Ethnic_tensions  https://time.com/5938482/asian-american-attacks/  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/nyregion/asian-hate-crimes.html  https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/a-history-of-anti-asian-hate-in-the-united-states  https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/coronavirus-fears-show-how-model-minority-asian- americans-become-yellow-ncna1151671  

In 2014, Wilcox High School in Georgia, made history when they held their first official integrated prom. Prior to this, proms and other school events were segregated with separate white and black proms. And the sad news is, this is not the only school committing this racist injustice. Join us for a minisode as we explore how some counties in the south have been getting away with segregation within their communities and schools in modern day times.    Sources: https://eji.org  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segregated_prom https://www.history.com/news/prom-racist-history-19th-century-origins http://www.promnightinmississippi.com/the-film https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91371629 https://observer.com/2019/05/prom-integration-dance-segregation-still-happens/  https://abcnews.go.com/US/georgia-teens-fed-segregated-proms/story?id=18880791 https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/segregated-proms-an-ongoing-controversy-in-georgia 

On the heels of the shooting of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis, we decided to examine the issue of fatal mistakes made by officers who have used their gun on a suspect when they claim to have meant to use their taser. Join us as we explore three separate cases that have led to death due to this taser confusion. These are the stories of Daunte Wright, Oscar Grant, and Eric Harris, 3 unarmed men mistakenly shot by police. Learn what criminologists have said about these cases and the issues surrounding taser confusion. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Daunte_Wright  https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/13/daunte-wright-family-brooklyn-center-police-shooting/7204061002/  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/daunte-wright-was-stopped-expired-plates-driving-while-black-may-n1263878  https://oscargrantfoundation.org/about/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Oscar_Grant#Closing_arguments_and_verdict https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/10/06/920895464/california-district-attorney-says-probe-of-oscar-grant-killing-will-be-reopened https://abc7news.com/oscar-grant-shooting-fruitvale-station-plaza-alameda-county-da/9569604/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_shooting_of_Eric_Harris  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/robert-bates-imprisoned-tulsa-reserve-deputy-speaks-jail-cell-n587161 https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/14/us/taser-gun-confusion/index.html 

Join us for a minisode of a listener submission story! On November 19, 1991, Usha Patel entered her garage with the intention of picking up her 7 year old daughter from school when an assailant ambushed the 29 year old, fatally stabbing her in the cheek and chest. More than 20 years later, her husband, Shankar Patel would be arrested for her murder. His family is now fighting for his freedom. Sources: https://www.life-without.org/     

A Cornell University freshman found dead in an upstate New York ravine in October 2019, attended a fraternity party with seven drinking rooms the night before he went missing.  Join us as we explore what may have happened to lead up to Tsialas's death and the botched investigation by campus police. Many involved in Greek life, in addition to unaffiliated students, are now questioning the basis of its existence while weighing the decades of baked-in harm it has imposed on students. The history of racism, sexism, classism, and mental and physical abuse within these organizations is hard to ignore.    *Note: We mistakenly refer to Anthony's last name as Tomasello, however that is his mother's last name. His correct last name is Tsialas.    Sources: ·      Saul Martinez for The New York Times ·      Veronica Freeman for BestColleges.com Blog ·      Katie Reilly for The New York Times ·      Ben Kesslen for NBC News ·      Terry Nguyen for Vox ·      Mariah Stewart for Insight into Diversity    

This episode examines some current events of wrongful convictions. This is the story of Herbert Alford, who was convicted of a murder he did not commit due to the negligence of the Hertz car rental company. How could a popular corporation ignore multiple subpoenas to provide evidence of someone's innocence and the trial proceeds irregardless? Join us as we discuss how Hertz jumbled this case that should have never gone to trial. As a bonus, we discuss other current events such as a possible wrongful conviction in Australia which new genetic information may explain the death of a woman's four children.    Sources:  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/us/herbert-alford-hertz-lawsuit-receipt.html https://www.npr.org/2021/03/11/976185483/eight-miles-a-time-stamped-receipt-and-an-overturned-conviction-lead-to-a-lawsui https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2020/12/09/murder-charges-dismissed-herbert-alford-michael-adams-2011/6504978002/ https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/12/07/drug-murder-trial-lansing/95082034/ https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2018/10/10/murder-conviction-appeal-shooting-gun-crime-marijuana/1575610002/ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lsj/name/michael-adams-obituary?pid=154282399 https://www.kctv5.com/news/us_world_news/genetics-may-free-a-woman-convicted-of-killing-her-4-babies-and-help-other-parents/article_9f4b159b-506c-5129-be3d-737821467819.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/23/man-saves-pennsylvania-police-officer-fiery-car-that-daylan/3241496001/  

How can someone be found NOT GUILTY of a murder but still be sentenced to life in prison? This is the unbelievable story of Terrance Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne, currently serving life in a Virginia prison. Two men wrongfully accused and given unprecedented plea deals in a state court for the murder of a police officer. But what happens when the family of the victim is not happy about the plea deals and gets the FBI involved? Join us as we explore the injustice that happened to these two men in federal court. Innocent of a murder but spending a lifetime in prison due to a legal loophole that allowed the Judge to sentence these two men even though they were found not guilty by a jury. Hear from the team fighting to free Richardson and Claiborne and learn how you can help them!  https://www.notguiltyservinglife.org 

Today's episode hits close to home for cohosts Sandee and Stephany as this missing person's case is currently happening blocks from their homes. Maya "May" Millete was last seen in Chula Vista on January 7th, 2021, after getting in a fight with her husband. It wouldn't be for another 3 days until her husband filed a missing person's report. Join us as we explore the facts of this case and theorize on what could have happened as we try to bring more awareness to this case. Hear from locals in her county on what they believe happened to Maya. Stay till the end of the episode to hear Maya's beautiful voice singing and playing guitar.  If you have any information or tips please contact the Chula Vista Police Department at 619-6915139 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477, you can remain anonymous. Maya is Filipino, 5'2" and 105 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes.  Please help us find Maya.

This is the wrongful conviction of Guy Paul Morin from Canada. Morin was convicted of the October 1984 rape and murder of his nine-year-old next-door neighbour, Christine Jessop of Queensville, north of Toronto, Ontario. DNA testing led to a subsequent overturning of this verdict. Join us is we explore who the real killer was and how Canadian officials launched their own investigation into how this injustice occurred. 

Join us for our first minisode and listener submission! This is the story of Jared Witt, a dear friend of one of our listeners. Witt served in the military for decades and completed many deployments. But these deployments took a toll on his mental health and it began to decline. After leaving the military Witt experienced mental health issues as well as periods of homelessness. He was depressed and feeling defeated. But when he began insisting to his ex girlfriend that she repay a large sum of money that she owed him she instead accused him of sexually assaulting her daughter. Witt was arrested without any evidence and crucial witnesses were not interviewed.  His attorney convinced him to take a plea deal. Is Witt guilty? Or is he the victim of a DA who was trying to clear his name in a Supreme Court case accusing the department of not taking action against sexual assaults? 

In 1997 in Oklahoma City, a motel owner was brutally murdered in his own motel. Money was stolen from his car in what looked liked a robbery gone bad. Soon after, the maintenance worker Justin Sneed, confessed to the murder. But, in exchange for leniency, he stated that the motel manager Richard Glossip hired him to do the murder. With no physical evidence, Glossip was sentenced to death on the sole testimony of the murderer who gave conflicting statements multiple times. This is the crazy story of how a man is now wrongfully sitting on death row and has been within minutes of execution 3 different times. Join us as we explore the lack of evidence, the hasty investigation, the tunnel vision of the interrogators, the DA who destroyed evidence, and what the real evidence actually points to. Help us to save Richard Glossip. 

At 19 years old, Darryl Hunt was arrested, charged, and convicted of a 1984 North Carolina murder he didn't commit. The real murderer, would go on to assault more women. Although DNA results proved Darryl's innocence in 1994, it took another 10 years of legal appeals to exonerate him. This is the complicated story that proves just how hard proving exoneration is and the unfortunate effects that a wrongful conviction can have on someone's life. Join us for a full circle episode with a story that has ties to a past episode! 

Closing out February with a dedication to Black History Month. In this episode we cover the history of how the celebration was created and the injustices that lead to black history being erased from many history schools. How did a group of women with ties to the confederacy and the KKK gain control of what history lessons were taught in schools in southern states? The impact of this false version of history is still felt in today's society. But we must confront the past and learn the real history, the good, the bad, and the injustices so we can move forward towards a more unified society. This is the story of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

For nearly 24 years, Alan Alter, a 71-year-old veteran of the Vietnam War, had been unlawfully committed to a California state hospital. The commitment, was the result of a sequence of trickle-down oversights starting at the top, with the state of California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Board of Parole Hearings, all the way down to the local level with the San Diego County District Attorney’s office and Public Defender’s office. The program that allowed this to happen is called the Mentally Disordered Offender Program. 

After the Trump administration federally executed 13 people in a 6 month span (the most federal executions since the 1800s), the debate of the death penalty has been brought to the forefront. Why are some adamant that the death penalty is an important factor in the criminal justice system, and why are some convinced we need to abolish capital punishment altogether? Join us as we explore the arguments on both sides of the debate and decide what our own opinions on the death penalty are. Are you for or against capital punishment? 

On December 23, 1991, a fire ravaged through a Corsicana, Texas home. The fire killed three little girls as their father screamed outside in agony unable to help them. Unfortunately, their father would be put on trial for their murder, and subsequently executed by the state of Texas. But was he even guilty? This is the story of Cameron Todd Willingham, a case that has garnered nationwide attention for its debunked fire forensic science, flawed trial, and questionable criminal justice professionals. Did the government execute an innocent man? 

In 1999, in Castle Rock, Colorado, Jessica Gonzales is granted a restraining order against her soon to be ex-husband to protect her and her children. But just a few weeks later, her ex-husband would kidnap their three daughters. This night would prove to be Jessica's worst nightmare. After almost a dozen phone calls and in person visits to the police station to beg for help in getting her kids back, Jessica would be dismissed and even scolded by police officers for bothering them. Ignoring the restraining order would eventually lead to the children's murder. This is the story of one mother's fight for basic human rights of protection and how law enforcement should treat restraining orders and victims. The ultimate blow comes from the Supreme Court's decision in Castle Rock v. Gonzales. Join us as we explore the rights of domestic violence victims, qualified immunity for law enforcement, and how this went beyond just the Supreme Court. 

In the 1960s in Western Australia, John Button was convicted or murdering his girlfriend by hitting her with his car. In that same time period, Darryl Beamish was convicted of murdering a wealthy woman in her home. The problem was that both men were innocent, and an active serial killer was actually to blame for both murders. Join us as we explore our first international wrongful conviction case that rocked Australia. We will also dive into the life of Eric Edgar Cook, who would be nicknamed The Nedlands Monster. 

For our last episode of 2020, we'll be digging into our true crime roots and telling two stories of massacres that happened on Christmas Day. Killer Santas is the theme for this week's episode. Join us for one more episode before the year ends and have happy holidays! 

In 1999, a teen is shot and killed during an argument over tire rims. 3 young men were arrested after an eyewitness identified them. 17 year old Earnest Jackson was the first to go to trial and convicted of first degree murder for being at the scene of the crime. However, in Jackson's codefendant's trial, the shooter confesses to killing the victim and admits that Jackson was not even there and innocent of any crime. The defendant was acquitted of the murder on the basis of self defense. But Jackson's conviction remained and he has been wrongfully convicted for over 20 years. We will also be discussing the SCOUTS decision of Miller v. Alabama. Learn how you can be a part of the movement to help #SendEarnestHome 

In New York City in 1984, Bernhard Goetz was tired of the crime ridden city after experiencing a mugging that led to no charges. Arming himself illegally for protection while on a subway one day, 4 young black teens approached him asking for some money. Without a warning Goetz shoots all 4 boys. The media frenzy that ensued after drew attention to what constitutes as a "stand your ground" act and what is racial bias. Join us as we explore the injustices surrounding the Subway Vigilante and the similarities it has with the more recent Trayvon Martin case. 

Debra BlackCrow was a young, beautiful, indigenous woman and mother who was expecting a little girl in a couple months. But after telling her children she was going to leave her abusive husband, she ends up brutally murdered in her home. Soon after, Debra's husband, a probation officer, was arrested and convicted of her murder. But after 20 years it looks as if this convicted killer may be set free. Join us as we explore the issues surrounding Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and the work that Debra's daughter is now doing to seek justice for her mother. This episode is also dedicated to the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 

In 1993, in a small town in Nebraska, Brandon Teena and two others were brutally murdered. The reason? It was discovered that Brandon was transgendered. And although Brandon had told police of a rape he experienced a couple days prior, the Sheriff failed to do anything through his prejudice. Join us as we explore the infamous case that inspired the movie "Boys Don't Cry", and the injustices and violence that transgender people face. This episode is also dedicated to the Transgendered Day of Remembrance. 

In the summer of 1999, in Edmond Oklahoma, a white family man was gunned down by a black man with a red bandana who wanted to steal his suburban. With the mostly white neighborhood outraged, police were pressured to close the case fast. After the suburban was found and two informants give police the identity of the gunman, Julius Jones gets convicted of murder and the case closed. 21 years later we examine the details of the case to determine if Julius Jones is actually innocent of this crime. Has Julius Jones been wrongfully convicted for over two decades and now deserves his own justice?

With the 2020 global pandemic in full swing, staying home and binge watching documentaries has become every true crime addict's go to activity. So get your pen and paper out and write these down. These are Sandee and Stephany's top 10 and must watch documentaries on social injustices. Not only are they captivating but they are extremely educational on topics we believe everyone should learn about. Follow us on social media and send us your recommendations! 

On the heels of the 2020 Presidential Election, voting has become a crucial topic. This is part II of our two part series on Voting in America. Join us as we cover the history of voting rights in America and then dive into modern day voter suppression and how it unjustly and disproportionately affects people of color. 

On the heels of the 2020 Presidential Election, voting has become a crucial topic. This will be a  two part series on Voting in America. Join us as we cover the history of voting rights in America, and in part I we will focus on the injustices and murders black people have faced throughout the 1900s while trying to exercise their right to vote. 

Recent allegations of forced sterilizations of ICE detainees have prompted an investigation on an injustice to immigrant women. Unfortunately, this would not be the first time it has happened in recent American history in what looks like modern day eugenics. Join us as we explore the history of ICE and the story of 10 Latina immigrant women who took the forced sterilization done to them to court in the Madrigal vs. Quilligan case. 

In 2007, a young mother was brutally murdered in front of her infant son in the home she shared with her boyfriend. The man she was having an affair with called 911 claiming he found the body. Later that night, her lover, Michael David Roye, was charged with her murder. Now Roye's family is fighting for his freedom. Quick investigating to close the case, questionable blood splatter analysis, no time of death, and many leads that were never explored, all could prove that Roye may have been wrongfully convicted. Join us as we review the evidence, police reports, and interviews and help us decide if Michael David Roye is innocent of guilty?

In 1973, Raymond Gray was a talented painter and on his way to becoming a professional boxer. But after a drug dealer was ambushed in his apartment and murdered, Ray Gray's life came to a halt. After being picked out of a faulty line up, Ray Gray was convicted of murder, despite the fact that four other witnesses testified that he was not the shooter. With no physical evidence ever tying Gray to the case, he has now been in prison for almost 5 decades. Join us as we introduce a new segment to our podcast called Innocent or Guilty, where we explore cases of people who are currently in prison and claiming they are wrongfully convicted. It's time to Free Ray Gray.

Jennifer Thompson experienced a traumatic rape at knifepoint by a man who broke into her home. But soon after her assault, she picked out Ronald Cotton from a lineup and he was found guilty of the crime. Jennifer's assailant was behind bars...or so she thought. Join as we explore the difficulties of eyewitness identification and how easily it could lead to wrongful convictions. Although Cotton spent 11 years in prison wrongfully convicted, this story is one of triumph and friendship. 

The backlog of the untested rape kits is a national crisis. With rape kits containing crucial DNA being ignored and forgotten about, rapists are left walking the streets free. Not only can these rape kits help convict rapists, but it can also help exonerate the wrongfully convicted. Join us as we explore the injustice that hundreds of thousands of survivors face not being given the opportunity to bring their assailant to court and potentially save future victims. 

This episode we will be discussing how Satanic Panic began in the U.S. and how false allegations effected innocent people, such as the San Antonio Four. This is the wrongful conviction of four Latina lesbians who were accused of allegedly gang-raping 2 little girls. 

*Trigger warning* Join us as we discuss the issues surrounding rape culture and how it effects the criminal justice system and the survivors. We will dive into rape myths, the real meaning of consent, and the psychology behind victim blaming. Real cases will be brought to light to illustrate the injustices the survivors face every day. Help us bring more awareness and more conversations about this important subject! 

The year is 1968 in Arcadia, Florida where 7 young African American children were poisoned and convulsed until they died. With no evidence, an all white jury with ties to the KKK convict the children's father. This is the wrongful conviction of James Joseph Richardson. 

In the early hours of October 11th, 1997, in Fairbanks Alaska, the body of 17 year old John Hartman lay in the street beaten and was dead the next day. Less than 24 hours later 4 Native Alaskan teens were in custody and 2 coerced confessions were on the record. Through quick judgements, bias, and denial of alibis, join as we investigate how the detectives botched this case and created a great social injustice for Native Alaskan community. This is the wrongful conviction of the Fairbanks Four.