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Get an HBO film crew and your best experts on satanic panic, because today we're going back to West Memphis for the trial of Damien Echols and Jason BaldwinIn part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas, and in part two we covered the satanic panic that led to the arrests of Jason, Damien, and Jessie. In Part three we examined the months leading up to the trials. In part four, Jessie Misskelley was found guilty of the crimes in a separate trial. In this episode we hear the states case against Damien and Jason. In Part 6 we will hear from the defense and learn the verdict of the case. CW: child abuse, child death, self-harm Sources: Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter. Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.). Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire. Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980) Court Documents: http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.html Murders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.com Young WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After Death Mara Leverit, Dark Spell (with Jason Baldwin) Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times. Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc Spanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85. McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective". Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases" Further Viewing: The Paradise Lost Series- HBO/Max Devil's Knot (film and bookL Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
Grab your death metal albums and don't talk to the cops without a lawyer because today we're gaining a broader understanding of the satanic panic of the 80s and 90s and how it greatly impacted the case of the West Memphis ThreeIn part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas. We told you things the way that they seemed, now it's time to get into things the way that they actually were.In this episode we try and gain a broader understanding of the "Satanic Panic" and it's origins (from preschools to memoirs to rock music) while examining how this same search for satan narrowed the murder investigation by the West Memphis Police Department in 1993We learn about the way polygraphs were used in the investigation and why they held so much weight for the police and some of the people who may have gotten off without much questioning. We also include passages from Damien's book Life After Death and the book Jason Baldwin helped write with Mara Leverit, Devil's Knot. We end this episode with a confession from Jesse Misskelley and the arrests of Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin.There's so much to unpack in this episode and this case!Sources:Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter.Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.).Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire.Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980)Court Documents:http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.htmlMurders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.comYoung WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After DeathMara Leverit, Devil's Knot (with Jason Baldwin)Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times.Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, IncSpanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85.McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective".Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases"Further Viewing: Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
Grab your your old cassette tapes, and your deepest sense of injustice, because today we're getting a broader understanding of the 1993 West Memphis Murders and the three little boys who never made it home.On May 5th, 1993, three second graders- Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers left their homes in West Memphis, Arkansas for an ordinary bike ride. They were eight years old. They never came back.What happened that night would become one of the most infamous child murder cases in American history.In 1994, three teenagers- Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley would be convicted of those murders, in a trial driven by satanic panic, coerced confessions, and a complete collapse of justice.In 1996, HBO aired Paradise Lost and the world saw what had happened in that courtroom. Over the next twenty years, the West Memphis Three would fight for their freedom from behind bars. They'd get it eventually- kind of. But this case? It's not over.There's new evidence. There's new DNA. There's a chance to finally do what Arkansas never did: find out the truth.In part one of this series, we're not starting with suspects. We're starting with Stevie, Michael, and Chris-who they were, what they loved, and what was taken from them.Because before this became a media circus, before it became a cause, it was a tragedy.(originally released in May of 2023, full sources available in show notes)Sources:Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter.Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.). Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire. Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980)Court Documents:http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.htmlMurders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.comYoung WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After DeathMara Leverit, Devil's Knot (with Jason Baldwin)Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times. Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, IncSpanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85. McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective".Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases"further viewing: Devils Knot (2015)Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
In this episode of The Guilty Files Uncovered, Brian steps into dangerous territory — the West Memphis Three. But this isn't your typical Uncovered case. Here, the facts tell one story, but the deeper truth refuses to stay quiet.In 1993, three young boys — Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers — were found brutally murdered in a muddy ditch in West Memphis, Arkansas. It was a crime that stunned the town and shocked the nation. Within weeks, three teenagers — Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley — were arrested. They were different. They listened to heavy metal. They wore black. In the eyes of a panicked public, they fit the picture of evil.But what happens when fear outweighs evidence? When a confession is pulled from a vulnerable kid under hours of pressure? When juries are fed stories of Satanism instead of proof?Brian usually sticks to the cold, hard facts. But the West Memphis Three isn't just about facts — it's about the cracks in the system, the human cost of rushed judgment, and the haunting possibility that the real perpetrator, or perpetrators, are still out there.The three young men were eventually freed after spending nearly two decades behind bars — not exonerated by a clear confession or DNA match, but released through a complicated legal deal that left as many questions as answers.This case doesn't offer the neat closure we're used to. It challenges us to look past what we think we know and ask harder questions: Who failed? Who lied? And who's still getting away with it?Brian pulls back the curtain — no spin, no sugarcoating — to show how sometimes, getting to the truth means admitting how little we really know. The West Memphis Three. One of America's most haunting miscarriages of justice. Only on The Guilty Files.
Bob shares the latest on the DNA testing in the West Memphis Three case, and replays a remastered analysis of the famous Misskelley Confessions that led to 18 years of false imprisonment of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jesse Misskelley. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsor: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You'll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth
This week we wrap up our series on The West Memphis Three. We'll discuss what went on in the courtrooms for Jessie Misskelly's trial, as well as Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin's trial. We'll also discuss their times spent in prison, and the millions of supporters that they had along with new evidence coming into play that finally brought an end to everything.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gray-s-taproom-podcast--6403665/support.
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This week we begin our 2-part series on the West Memphis 3. In this episode, we take a look at the murders, suspects, and interrogations of Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelly, and Jason Baldwin. We also discuss how the Satanic Panic played a major role is this case, and how police negligance was involved in the suspects guilt. Be sure to check out dubby.gg for some amazing energy drinks and use code TAPROOM for 10% off at checkout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gray-s-taproom-podcast--6403665/support.
Is anybody really safe? You see the storyline in every form of entertainment, "Arrested for a crime they didn't commit", but what if it wasn't just a storyline? For Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley it's the story of their lives. The West Memphis Three, as they have come to be known, were convicted of the murders of three 8-year-old boys who were killed on May 5th, 1993. Christopher Byers, Michael Moore, and Stevie Branch were found in a creek the next day, and one thing was on everyone's minds. Satanic Panic. Beliefs of the boys being sacrificed to Satan led investigators to accused Satanist, Damien Echols. The only problem was Damien wasn't a Satanist. That didn't stop the Arkansas justice system from sentencing him to death, Jason to Life imprisonment, and Jessie to Life+ for a crime they didn't commit. Join us as we get Historically High on The West Memphis Three.Historically High is sponsored by Flintt's Mouth Watering Mints, purveyors of delicious, drymouth destroying little miracles. Get yours with 15% off by using code HISTORICALLYHIGHER at www.Flintts.com Support the show
Episode 105 “Exonerate the West Memphis 3” - An Interview with Dan Stidham, Defense Attorney and co-author of A Harvest of Innocence: The True Story of the West Memphis Murder Case Part 4: In a heartfelt interview, author Dan Stidham and Jill discuss the inside story of defending the West Memphis Three's Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin as a young, inexperienced attorney, caught up in mass hysteria. The malignant prosecution that conspired with a biased judge to convict three innocent teenagers for the 3 horrendous murders of 8-year-old boys, left a killer loose in Arkansas. Threatened, attacked, treated as a pariah, Dan suffers from PTSD, even as he receives new tips and information to this day. With Misskelley and Baldwin out of prison (along with Echols), today Dan pursues the exoneration of the West Memphis Three, and—long overdue justice for the victims, Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers, who's killer has never been identified-- but Dan and Jill both have theories on WHO committed these gruesome murders!. Buy A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy on Amazon- (highly recommended! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com – Oct 2024. Contact: jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Part 3 In this stunning episode, Jessie Misskelley, Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols languish in prison, as the Paradise Lost films are released, causing the public to become aware of the injustice and wrongful convictions of the West Memphis Three. Claiming ineffective counsel and a violation of Jason and Jessie's rights, Dan Stidham fights for a new trial, with new attorneys joining the team. Then, out of the blue, Dan receives a shocking call- an Alford Plea has been accepted and the West Memphis Three, after 18 years and 78 days, are released from prison. Stunned by the rapid twist of events, Dan strives to understand what happened and why, as devastating revelations come forth. (Part 4: Join Jill for her interview with Dan Stidham in 2 weeks!) Buy A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy on Amazon- (highly recommended!) Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com – Oct 2024. Contact: jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book!
Part 2: Preparing for trial, against all odds, defense attorney Dan Stidham gathers world-class experts from a variety of fields, ready to prove his client, Jessie Misskelley, did not kill the 3 boys of West Memphis, wasn't at the crime scene, and his confession should be inadmissible according to the law. But judicial hijinks derail the Defense's plans as the State repeatedly violates Jessie's rights. Convicted, a bewildered teenage, Jessie tries to adjust to prison, as Dan vows to never quit until Jessie is out of prison. Filing appeal after appeal, the court stacks the deck against the defense. Adapting to his new pariah status, Dan sees the tide begin to change when the film, Paradise Lost is released, exposing judicial malfeasance and a case that rests on sketchy evidence & flawed eyewitness testimony. Meanwhile, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin remain in prison, with Damien Echols on -death row-. Ep 104 'Paradise Imperfect" on A Harvest of Innocence, will drop in two weeks! Buy A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy on Amazon- (highly recommended! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com – Oct 2024. Contact: jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book!
Part 1: West Memphis, AR May 5, 1993: After riding their bikes around the neighborhood, three 8-year-old Cub Scouts went missing, Found the next day submerged in a drainage ditch in the woods, this heartbreaking triple homicide would ultimately leave 6 families utterly devastated. 30-year-old attorney, Dan Stidham, would agree to take on 16-year-old accused murderer, Jessie Misskelley, as a client, pro bono, working on a plea deal that would spare Jessie the death penalty. This choice that would propel him onto a professional path that would test his dedication to his client, his decision to become a lawyer, and his faith, while trampling his marriage and his mental health. Meet Dan Stidham, victims, Stevie Branch, Christopher Byers and Michael Moore, their parents, and the 3 teenagers sucked into the judicial abyss- Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, with Dan Stidham struggling against the worst possible confluence of players in the judicial system of West Arkansas, as the Satanic Panic raged. Buy A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy on Amazon- (highly recommended! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com – Oct 2024. Contact: jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book! See you in two weeks!
In 1994, three teenagers known as the “West Memphis 3” were convicted for the brutal murders of three young boys in Arkansas. Damien Echols received the death penalty, while Jason Baldwin and Jesse Misskelly were sentenced to life in prison. In 2010, the Arkansas Supreme Court ordered a lower court judge to consider newly analyzed DNA evidence, which would result in a stunning turn of events. “48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/11/2012. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hola amiguitos, en el capítulo del podcast de hoy, hablaremos sobre el caso de los 3 de west memphis. Un caso que conmocionó al mundo. 3 adolescentes, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin y Jessie Misskelley fueron acusados por el killeo de, Chris Byers, Steve Branch y Michael Moore. Una historia llena de rednecks y fantasía sureña. Espero que os guste Un besito ____________________________________________________ 🫦 Twitch · https://bit.ly/3It5I9m 🫦 Instagram · https://www.instagram.com/juniorhealyjeje/ 🫦 Tik Tok · https://www.tiktok.com/@juniorhealyjeje 🫦 Apoya el canal · https://ko-fi.com/juniorhealy
On the evening of May 5, 1993, three eight-year-old boys—Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers—went missing in West Memphis, Arkansas. The next day, in a nearby wooded area, the boys were found brutally murdered, bound, and submerged in a drainage ditch. The horrific nature of the crime shocked the community, and police quickly arrested three local teenagers—Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley—based on a coerced false confession, no solid evidence, and Satanic panic.This is the story of three innocent children whose lives were stolen in an unspeakable act of violence. It's also the story of three wrongfully convicted teenagers who spent 18 years in prison, one of them on death row, for a crime they didn't commit—the victims of a flawed justice system and a community in the grip of fear.In today's episode, I'm honored to discuss a case that has gripped me for many years with the one man who has been involved since the beginning: Jessie Misskelley's original defense attorney, case advocate, and author of the recent book, A Harvest of Innocence: Judge Dan Stidham.This is our discussion about his book and the tragic case of the West Memphis Three.A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Harvest-Innocence-Untold-Memphis-Murder/dp/B0CMYZ2BT7 Judge Stidham's website: https://www.danstidham.com Email Judge Stidham with information about the case: harvestofinnocence@outlook.comTruth & Justice with Bob Ruff podcast: https://www.truthandjusticepod.com Paradise Lost documentary series: https://www.max.com/shows/paradise-lost/d509d74f-3c01-4367-9a42-a3aece5de4c9 The Forgotten West Memphis Three docuseries: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12092348/ West of Memphis documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2130321/ Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod You can also follow the podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpodMy Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod. You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod. Join my Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine.Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_siteSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KEiHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/ ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.
Fan Mail Me BrrrruuuuunnndenWere Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley victims of a modern-day witch hunt, or were they truly guilty of the horrifying crimes for which they were convicted? Join us in this electrifying episode as Jay and I lock horns over the polarizing West Memphis Three case. I argue that these teenagers were unfairly targeted due to their intelligence and nonconformity in a conservative town, while Jay contends with the disturbing elements of Aleister Crowley's teachings being used as evidence against them. We also scrutinize the lack of DNA evidence and the role of media, especially documentaries, in shaping public opinion and highlighting the questionable competence of the lead investigator.Our investigation doesn't stop there. We shift our focus to other potential suspects, Terry Hobbs and Mark Byers, and dissect their behaviors, testimonies, and personal histories, including allegations of satanic cult involvement. We probe into emotional and psychological impacts, biases in the trial, and the potential cover-up theories that swirl around the case. With the added dimension of celebrity involvement, particularly Peter Jackson's financial support, this discussion raises essential questions about the integrity of the legal proceedings and the broader implications of community corruption. This episode promises a riveting examination of one of the most debated murder cases in recent history, challenging your perspectives every step of the way.Support the Show.Come back every Tuesday for a new episode each week. You won't be dissappointed, I'll tell you that for free. Subscribe and like us over at sockeytome.com as we begin the best part of our journey into podcasting yet, interacting with all of you. Give us your email as we begin to have more promotions and contests along with my personal favorite, trivia. Thanks everyone and as always, be good.
Welcome to our gripping true crime series that delves deep into one of the most infamous cases in American history: the West Memphis 3. In 1993, the brutal murders of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, shocked the nation and ignited a media frenzy. But as the wrongfully convicted trio—Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley—spent nearly two decades behind bars, questions arose: Who really committed these horrific crimes? In this series, we will explore the evidence, the investigations, and the tireless advocates who believe in the innocence of the West Memphis 3. We'll dissect the Paradise Lost documentaries, which brought this tragic story to light, analyzing their portrayal of the events and the individuals involved. Are they a fair representation of the facts, or do they obscure the truth? Join us as we interview experts, examine court documents, and hear from both supporters and skeptics. Prepare for an insightful journey that challenges mainstream narratives, raises critical questions about the justice system, and seeks to uncover the real story behind this haunting case.
Send us a Text Message.Can a community's fear and paranoia lead to the wrongful conviction of innocent teenagers? Our latest episode grapples with this haunting question as we continue to dissect the infamous West Memphis Three case. We shine a spotlight on Damien Echols, whose troubled past and community suspicion made him a prime target during the satanic panic of the early '90s. The dubious actions of juvenile officer Jerry Driver, local teen LG Hollingsworth, and the fabricated tales spun by Vicki Hutchinson only deepened the shadows hanging over Damien, creating a maelstrom of accusation and fear. Adding to the chaos, we scrutinize Jesse Misskelly's grueling 12-hour police interview, of which only 45 minutes were recorded, casting significant doubt on the legitimacy of his confession.The injustice doesn't stop there; we unravel the wrongful conviction of 17-year-old Jesse Miskelly, whose coerced confession and intellectual disabilities were overlooked by a flawed legal system. Highlighting his attorney, Dan Stidham's recognition of Jesse's mental incapacity, we expose the procedural failures that led to his unjust imprisonment. We also question the prosecution's evidence, from the suspiciously retrieved knife to the questionable credentials of occult expert Dr. Griffiths and the unreliable jailhouse confession by Michael Carson. Tune in as we challenge the integrity of the evidence and the broader implications of this miscarriage of justice, offering a critical perspective on the trials and tribulations faced by the West Memphis Three.Sources:https://famous-trials.com/westmemphis/2287-homehttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/the-west-memphis-three-case-an-evolving-story-of-doubt-misinformationhttps://shakedowntitle.com/cases/west-memphis-3/https://law.jrank.org/pages/3599/West-Memphis-Three-Trials-1994-Appeals-Fail.html Jessie Miskelley, Jr. - First Taped Confession - 6/3/93 - Audio + Transcripthttps://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=381949830464647https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three/true-crime-buzz/celebrities-advocated-release-west-memphis-threehttps://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three/crime-news/victims-injuries-animal-predation-west-memphis-three-caseHarvest of Innocence by Dan StidhamParadise Lost TrilogyDevil's Knot by Mara LeverittLife After Death by Damien EcholsDark Spell by Jason Baldwin and Mara LeverittWest of Memphis Support the Show.Book a cruise with Murder and Mimosas:https://saltykissestravel.com/truecrimehalloweenhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1336304093519465https://twitter.com/Murder_Mimosashttps://www.instagram.com/murder.mimosas/murder.mimosas@gmail.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/the-wayward-hearts/a-calm-hellfire License code: ZJZ99QK39IWFF0FB
On May 5th, 1993, three young boys were murdered and mutilated in West Memphis, Arkansas. The gruesome crime scene led investigators to believe that the homicides were part of a satanic ritual. As the community searched for the devil among their fellow men, three teenage boys became targets: Jason Baldwin, Jessie Misskelley, and Damien Echols. The trio were subsequently arrested and convicted of the crimes, yet despite a false confession, no evidence linked them to the murders. Judge Dan Stidham was Jessie Misskelley's defense attorney and was the only lawyer to work the case from beginning to end. He reflects on his years-long battle for freedom and justice and discusses the impact the case continues to have on him to this day. Judge Stidham has been a full-time District Court Judge in Arkansas since 2008 and spent 20 years in private law practice. In his new book, A Harvest Of Innocence, Judge Stidham reveals chilling new information in the case of the West Memphis Three. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin y Jessie Misskelley. Esos son los nombres de los detenidos por el asesinato de tres niños el 5 de mayo de 1993 en West Memphis. Los tres adolescentes tienen coartada, no hay pruebas contra ellos... Pero los detienen, y su caso ha pasado a la historia como los Tres de West Memphis.Más información en el blog:https://criminopatia.com/119-west-memphis-three-parte-2¡Hazte fan de Criminopatía! Tendrás dos nuevos episodios exclusivos cada mes:http://criminopatia.com/fans
The final installment of our West Memphis Three series. In this episode, we discuss the evidence presented at trial against Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin (spoiler: the evidence includes Damien's black clothes), as well as all of the attempts of the West Memphis Three to obtain actual innocence. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription and FREE consultation at Prose.com/creepers EarnIn Download EarnIn today in the Google Play or Apple App Store! ● When you download the EarnIn app type in creepers under PODCAST when you sign up BetterHelp Visit Betterhelp.com/CREEPERS today to get 10% off your first month Acorns Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! June's Journey Play now on Iphone or Android! Sources: Documentaries: Watch West Memphis Three: An ID Murder Mystery - Season 1 | Prime Video Books: Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three by Mara Leveritt Podcast: Truth and Justice Season 5 West Memphis Three Trials: The Transcripts Complete fabrication - Arkansas Times Polygraph results in West Memphis Three case Devilish questions - Arkansas Times The Accusations of Aaron Hutcheson, Age 8 Murder Mystery: The West Memphis Child Murders, Part 3 - AY Magazine Dr. Dale W. Griffis Declaration of John Mark Byers Echols/Baldwin Trial - Testimony of Regenia Meek - February 28, 1994 Robin Hood Hills | West Memphis 3 murders Wiki What Caused Victims' Injuries In West Memphis Three Case? | Crime News Experts search for bleeding man in West Memphis 3 case Why Is the Occult So Associated with Satanism? The West Memphis Three Trials: An Account. Episode 20: The physical evidence against the WM3 -- "It is Our opinion the crime had taken place where the bodies of the victims were recovered." The Investigation Into The West Memphis Three Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the second installment of our West Memphis Three series. In this part, we discuss how the police narrow in on Damien Echols for the murder of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. But Damien couldn't have done it alone - his best friend, Jason Baldwin, must have been involved. Unfortunately, investigators are far from proving it. That is, until they discover a third perpetrator - someone that was there and could tell them exactly what happened in Robin Hood Hills that night, and the person that would complete the West Memphis Three: Jesse MissKelley. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription and FREE consultation at Prose.com/creepers EarnIn Download EarnIn today in the Google Play or Apple App Store! ● When you download the EarnIn app type in creepers under PODCAST when you sign up BetterHelp Visit Betterhelp.com/CREEPERS today to get 10% off your first month Acorns Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! June's Journey Play now on Iphone or Android! Sources: Documentaries: Watch West Memphis Three: An ID Murder Mystery - Season 1 | Prime Video Books: Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three by Mara Leveritt Podcast: Truth and Justice Season 5 West Memphis Three Trials: The Transcripts Complete fabrication - Arkansas Times Polygraph results in West Memphis Three case Devilish questions - Arkansas Times The Accusations of Aaron Hutcheson, Age 8 Murder Mystery: The West Memphis Child Murders, Part 3 - AY Magazine Dr. Dale W. Griffis Declaration of John Mark Byers Echols/Baldwin Trial - Testimony of Regenia Meek - February 28, 1994 Robin Hood Hills | West Memphis 3 murders Wiki What Caused Victims' Injuries In West Memphis Three Case? | Crime News Experts search for bleeding man in West Memphis 3 case Why Is the Occult So Associated with Satanism? The West Memphis Three Trials: An Account. Episode 20: The physical evidence against the WM3 -- "It is Our opinion the crime had taken place where the bodies of the victims were recovered." The Investigation Into The West Memphis Three Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Join us while we provide updates on some of the cases we've already covered. We'll touch on the previously discussed disappearances of Taylor Johnson, Daniel Robinson, and Kimberly Avila as well as updates for the Cecil Hotel and Lake Lanier. We will also provide updates for the death of Dr. John Forsyth and the unsolved murders of both Mercedes Vega and Brian Egg.Additionally, there are updates relating to the investigation against Anthony Robinson, who has been dubbed the Shopping Cart Killer. We will also talk about Robin Murphy, who pled guilty in relation to the murder Karen Marsden. There was an important court win for Damien Echols of the West Memphis 3, who is seeking justice for three young boys, Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers. Echols, along with Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin were suspected of murdering the young boy and spent 18 years in prison in relation to the crimes. If you have information relating to Mercedes Vega's murder, please reach out to the Silent Witness line at 480-WITNESS (for English) or 480-TESTIGO (for Spanish).If you have information on any of the missing persons cases we've covered, please reach out to the number listed on the missing person's flyer (see below as well).Kimberly Avila - (956)548-7060Printable Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K-gqrvg8l27KLjF1IzoRU3hjBGoEG-8L/view?usp=drive_linkTaylor Johnson - (410) 307-2020Printable Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ULtRflRARcZD9XVBDENlU_746Ai2GvD/view?usp=drive_linkDaniel Robinson - (803) 200-7994 Printable Flyers: https://cdn.pleasehelpfinddaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/400910-David-Robinson-help_find-1UP-wBleeds-1.pdfhttps://pleasehelpfinddaniel.com/You can view printable missing persons flyers at: www.truecreeps.com/missingEpisodes introducing today's casesEpisode # 179 - The Unsolved Murder of Mercedes VegaEpisode # 145 - True Crime Digest 16 (includes case introduction for the suspicious death of Dr. John Forsyth)Episode # 118 - The Bizarre Murder of Brian EggEpisode # 102 - The Murders of Barbara Raposa, Karen Marsden, & Doreen Levesque (Fall River Cult Killings): Bridgewater Triangle & Satanic PanicEpisode #85 - Satanic Panic Injustice: The Murders of Steven Branch, Christopher Byers & Michael Moore and the West Memphis Three (Jason Baldwin, Jessie Misskelley, & Damien Echols)Episode # 72 - The Disappearance of Daniel Robinson Episode # 93 - Lake LanierEpisode # 19 - Hotels That Kill: Cecil Hotel, H.H. Holmes' Castle, & Hotel San CarlosJoin our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/shop
West Memphis 3 /// A Harvest of Innocence Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comAfter taking a listen once again to our West Memphis 3 case coverage from 2016 we have decided to revisit the case and get some additional thoughts from a perspective not yet heard on TCG. Today we welcomed in Dan Stidham, the Defense Attorney for Jesse Misskelley Jr. Mr. Stidham represented Jesse for many years and at some points was assisting Jason Baldwin as well. He has since gone on to become a highly respected Judge in Arkansas. While he is not a fan of the Alford plea, he remains one of the key figures in this case that helped the West Memphis 3 to finally get released from prison after serving 18 years. This week's recommended reading is - A Harvest of Innocence; the untold story of the West Memphis Three murder case by Dan Stidham Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record. Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon.
West Memphis 3 /// A Harvest of Innocence Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comAfter taking a listen once again to our West Memphis 3 case coverage from 2016 we have decided to revisit the case and get some additional thoughts from a perspective not yet heard on TCG. Today we welcomed in Dan Stidham, the Defense Attorney for Jesse Misskelley Jr. Mr. Stidham represented Jesse for many years and at some points was assisting Jason Baldwin as well. He has since gone on to become a highly respected Judge in Arkansas. While he is not a fan of the Alford plea, he remains one of the key figures in this case that helped the West Memphis 3 to finally get released from prison after serving 18 years. This week's recommended reading is - A Harvest of Innocence; the untold story of the West Memphis Three murder case by Dan Stidham Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record. Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon.
West Memphis 3 /// Jessie, Jason and Damien Garage Refill //////TrueCrimeGarage.comPart 3- Jessie, Jason and Damien We discuss some police tips and Jessie Misskelley, Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols. We will try to get to the bottom of it all. Are they guilty? If not who is, Mark Byers? Terry Hobbs? The strange man seen at the Bojangles? Join us for this double feature, the follow up to yesterday's show. Welcome to the after party! Beer of the week - Elvis Juice by Brew Dog Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home
West Memphis 3 /// Timeline & Confessions Garage Refill //////TrueCrimeGarage.comPart 2- Timeline & Confessions We pick up right where we had left off... This week we look into the timeline of the parents of each of the victims and their movements on the night and morning of the search for the boys. We discuss some police tips and we introduce Jessie Misskelley, Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols. We will also go through not one but three confessions.Beer of the week - Elvis Juice by Brew DogGarage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle capsBeer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home
När tre åttaåringar hittas mördade i ett dike i West Memphis pekas tre udda tonåringar ut som mördare. De misstänks ha offrat barnen i en satanistisk ritual men säger själva att de är oskyldiga. Nya avsnitt från P3 Dokumentär hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. Den 6 Maj 1993 görs en hemsk upptäckt i den lilla staden West Memphis i Arkansas, USA. Tre döda pojkar hittas i en skogsdunge, nedsänkta i ett lerigt dike. De är nakna och har bundits med sina skosnören. Polisen står snart handfallen inför de fasansfulla barnamorden. Men snart börjar det gå rykten i staden – rykten om satanistiska ritualer och människooffer.Rykten leder snart polisen till tre pojkar som sticker ut. De anses annorlunda för att de klär sig svart och gillar hårdrock. I en tid då rädslan för satanism är utbredd, framför allt i det amerikanska bibelbältet, förstår killarna att de är helt försvarslösa inför rättsväsendets framfart. Det här är början på något som med åren kommer att bli känt som en av USA:s värsta rättsskandaler, och sätta ljus på ett mörkt kapitel i vår moderna historia – åttiotalets satanistpanik.För första gången berättar en av de utpekade killarna, Jason Baldwin, i en svensk dokumentär om händelsen som förändrade hans och många andras liv i den lilla staden West Memphis i USA år 1993. Medverkande: Jason Baldwin – En av de utpekade gärningsmännenMara Leveritt – Författare och grävande journalistDan Stidham – Domare och dåvarande försvarsadvokatFredrik Gregorius – Lektor i religionshistoria vid Linköpings universitet En dokumentär av: Kajsa LinderothProducent: Tove Friman Leffler, PodlitExekutiv producent: Viktor Papini Producerad år 2024
In the Spring of 1993, three eight-year-old boys were murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. And immediately, thanks to outlandish, paranoid Satanic Panic notions, investigative suspicion fell on a local eighteen-year-old, Damien Echols, ignorantly believed to be the leader of a local Satanic cult, and two of his teen friends, falsely believed to be his followers... Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UiP4cd3rvH8Merch: https://www.badmagicmerch.comTimesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vThanks to our Patreon supporters for allowing us to donate $12,900 to truckersagainsttrafficking.org and another $1,440 to our scholarship fund! Thanks to Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio for the first soundbed, and "CESARE RIDES AGAIN" by WombatNoisesAudio for the second soundbed. Want to join the Cult of the Curious Private Facebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. And you get the download link for my secret standup album, Feel the Heat.
Ian Totten - West Memphis 3November 20A bestselling author of dark fiction, a ghostwriter, and true crime podcaster, Ian Totten is an all around strange dude with a passion for the disturbing and macabre, off color jokes, and amateur investigations. His work has been seen on CBS, and can be found anyplace books are sold.The West Memphis Three are three men convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. Damien Echols was sentenced to death, Jessie Misskelley Jr. to life imprisonment plus two 20-year sentences, and Jason Baldwin to life imprisonment. During the trial, the prosecution asserted that the juveniles killed the children as part of a Satanic ritual.Due to the dubious nature of the evidence as well as the suspected presence of emotional bias in court, the case generated widespread controversy and was the subject of several documentaries. Celebrities and musicians held fundraisers to support efforts to free the men.In July 2007, new forensic evidence was presented. A report jointly issued by the state and the defense team stated, "Although most of the genetic material recovered from the scene was attributable to the victims of the offenses, some of it cannot be attributed to either the victims or the defendants."Following a 2010 decision by the Arkansas Supreme Court regarding newly produced DNA evidence and potential juror misconduct, the West Memphis Three negotiated a plea bargain with prosecutors. On August 19, 2011, they entered Alford pleas, which allowed them to assert their innocence while acknowledging that prosecutors have enough evidence to convict them. Judge David Laser accepted the pleas and sentenced the three to time served. They were released with 10-year suspended sentences, having served 18 years.WebsiteYoutubeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement
In the small town of West Memphis, Arkansas, three young men found themselves entangled in a harrowing tale that would forever alter their lives. It was 1993 when the lives of three innocent boys were tragically cut short, and the blame fell upon the shoulders of the West Memphis Three. Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., and Jason Baldwin, mere teenagers at the time, were convicted in 1994 for the heinous murders.The weight of justice bore down heavily upon them, as Damien Echols faced the most severe punishment - a sentence of death. Jessie Misskelley Jr. was condemned to a lifetime behind bars, with two additional 20-year sentences, while Jason Baldwin was sentenced to spend the rest of his days imprisoned.Throughout the trial, the prosecution painted a chilling picture, alleging that these young individuals had committed the unspeakable acts as part of a Satanic ritual. The courtroom was filled with whispers of dark forces and sinister intentions, casting a shadow of doubt over the accused.However, beneath the surface of this haunting narrative, questions lingered. Doubts began to emerge, challenging the very foundation upon which the convictions were built. The community, once gripped by fear and anger, now found themselves questioning the validity of the evidence presented.As time passed, the truth began to reveal itself, like rays of sunlight piercing through the darkest of clouds. The West Memphis Three, once seen as the embodiment of evil, became symbols of a flawed justice system. Advocates rallied behind them, tirelessly seeking justice and demanding a reevaluation of the case.Support Our SponsorsVisit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Sasquatch Odyssey Is Sponsored By BetterHelpVisit HelloFresh Now For Your 16 Free Meals!Get Dave Here!Visit Hangar1 PublishingSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Follow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeodysseyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5309458/advertisement
One of the biggest Miscarriages of Justice started in 1993 with the murder of three little boys, Damien Echols, Jesse Miskelley and Jason Baldwin were wrongly convicted and spent 18 years in jail for a crime they didn't commit.
On this episode, Chelsea & Rick revisit true crime with the case of the West Memphis 3. Chelsea explains what compelled her to watch the Paradise Lost documentaries recently, Rick following the case since the 90s, we lament the murders of Michael Moore, Steven Branch & Mark Byers, talk about the wrongful conviction of Damian Echols, Jason Baldwin & Jesse Misskelley & the Alford plea that eventually released them from prison while covering for the failures of Arkansas law enforcement. We also discuss our own teenage years as black clad misfits, the wide support for the 3 defendants, the corrupt & inept police that have still failed to catch a killer of 3 young boys, the importance of Joe Berlinger & Bruce Sinofsky & the ways the justice system constantly fails the poor in America. It's much heavier than our usual topics, but, we thank you in advance for listening. Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 star boop!
How have Christopher and Eric gone this long without discussing the Robin Hood Hill murders, the case that essentially gave birth to the modern day true crime genre? In this installment of Christopher & Eric's True Crime TV Club, they serve up THE WEST MEMPHIS THREE: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY, which encapsulates the dark saga of gruesome murder and rank injustice that divided a town and spawned several famous documentaries as well as a dramatic film adaptation. Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, Jessie Misskelly. How did these misunderstood small town youths become the West Memphis Three, a moniker that became synonymous with justice denied? Hint. The answer lies in a topic that never fails to bring your hosts to the boiling point, the Satanic Panic.
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Temp VI El tiempo de las brujas ya pasó. La caza de brujas quedó en Salem. O eso creemos. Hoy, quiero ofreceros un programa especial para mecenas, un caso del que muchos seréis conocedores, por haber visto la película, sin saber que está basada en un hecho real. Otros, tal vez, no hayáis escuchado esta historia, espeluznante, por los hechos acaecidos, injusta por el desenlace y dramática, en su conjunto. Se conoce como los tres chicos de West Memphis. Comenzando con un terrible suceso, seguido por un sinsentido en todo lo que rodea la historia. Me quiero enfocar, en como una sociedad entera actuó, buscando justicia, encontrando, venganza, pero de un modo, injusto y desafortunado. Ocurrió en West Memphis, Arkansas, Estados Unidos, en el año 1993. Con la llegada del Rock más potente, algunos personajes se escudaron en él para hacer el mal y comenzar así lo que se llamó… Pánico Satánico. Solo hay que recordar a Charles Manson y a la familia, cuando asesinan a la actriz Sharon Tate, esposa de Roman Polanski, y a todos los que se encontraban en una fiesta. Fue tal vez, la primera vez que la prensa hablaba de crimen ritual, señalándolos como devotos de Satán. En el siglo pasado, en Estados Unidos se denunciaron más de 12.000 abusos sexuales, en rituales satánicos. Tres niños de ocho años de edad, Steve Branch, Michael Moore y Christopher Byers, cogen sus bicicletas para salir a dar una vuelta por el vecindario. No lejos de casa, hay una zona verde, salvaje, un pequeño bosque al que llamaban, Robin Hood Hills. Tal vez, estén allí, porque pasaran algún tiempo, antes de volver a ser vistos. Se señala como los autores de la desaparición de los pequeños a un chico de 18 años, Damien Wayne Echols, a otro de 16 Jason Baldwin y por último, a Jessie Miskelley Jr de 17 años. Cadena perpetua y pena de muerte… pero pasados 18 años de cárcel, todo dará un giro sorprendente. Y es entonces, cuando la sociedad americana, en especial personajes famosos, comienzan una campaña para que sean liberados. Personajes como Peter Jackson, director entre otras, de las películas del Señor de los Anillos, la banda de Trash Metal, METALLICA, Henry Rollins, cantante del grupo DISTURBED, Eddie Veder, de PEARL JAM, La banda de chicas de Country Pop, DIXIE CHICKS liderada por Natalie Maines, el actor Johnny Depp o la humorista Margaret Cho. La actriz Winona Rider, protagonista también en la actualidad de Stranger Things. PUEDES VER ALGUNOS VIDEOS DE LLDLL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEOtdbbriLqUfBtjs_wtEHw Suscríbete al Canal Youtube y a Ivoox. GRATITUD ESPECIAL: Siempre a los MECENAS. Sin ustedes… nada sería posible. Desde México, Gracias JESSICA por tus excelentes portadas. Desde Asturias, ANA DE LA VEGA. Por llevar la responsabilidad de las redes sociales. Desde Madrid, LOLA VELASCO, por estar. Sigamos sumando en LLDLL, SUSCRIBETE en IVOOX y comparte. GRACIAS. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Adelanto de uno de los casos que conmocionaron a toda Norte América. Por la dramática historia, de quienes se perdieron... cómo aparecieron y a quienes juzgaron. Eran 3 niños de 8 años, Steve Branch, Michael Moore y Christopher Byers y la policía apresa a tres chicos de 16, 17 y 18, Damien Wayne Echols, Jason Baldwin y a Jessie Miskelley Jr. La caza de brujas no había terminado en Salem. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
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Join us for our 16th True Crime Digest. We will share some updates for several cases and introduce a new one. We will cover some updates for the disappearance of Daniel Robinson; the murders of Tonita Smith, Allene Elizabeth "Beth" Redmon, Stephanie Harrison, Sonya Champ, and Cheyenne Brown (Shopping Cart Killer), the Villisca Axe Murders; the murders of Christopher Byers, Michael Moore, and Stevie Branch (West Memphis 3: Conviction of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley); what's going on at Lake Lanier; and some updates in the Lori Vallow/ Chad Daybell cases. Lastly, we will discuss what happened to Dr. John Forsyth.https://pleasehelpfinddaniel.com/Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://theweirdemporium.net/pages/true-creeps-podcast-merchwww.truecreeps.comHave an episode idea or a question about a case? Submit them here: https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestionsTwitter @truecreepsInstagram @truecreepspodFacebook.com/truecreepspodEmail us at truecreepspod@gmail.comPlease Help Find Daniel TwitterPlease Help Find Daniel RobinsonFamily of Missouri ER doctor found dead in Ozarks lake insists it was not suicide | Daily Mail OnlinePolice expand the search for missing Cassville, Mo., doctor; brother shares concernBitcoin Halving: A New Class Of Bitcoin Millionaires May EmergeMurdered Missouri doctor's family reveals chilling new details about how he was killed | Fox NewsJohn Forsyth, missing Missouri ER doctor, found dead in ArkansasMissing Missouri Doctor Vanished Before ER ShiftMissouri ER Doc Just Vanished—and His Frantic Family Is BaffledA Missouri doctor's death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren't talkingDr. John Forsyth Mystery
In this episode we hear the states case against Damien and Jason. In Part 6 we will hear from the defense and learn the verdict of the case.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5803223/advertisement
Episode 25 The West Memphis ThreeIn this episode, the team is joined by Bob Ruff of the Truth and Justice Podcast to explore one of the biggest unsolved cases in the true crime world; The West Memphis Three.On May 5, 1993, Eight year olds Christopher Byers, Michael Moore, and Stevie Branch went out on their bikes in West Memphis, Arkansas, and didn't come home. A search led to the discovery of their bodies in a creek area known as Robin Hood Hills. All 3 had been murdered; the victims of blunt force trauma, and drowning. They were nude, and bound, and it appeared to investigators that at least one of them had been mutilated. In an era of 'Satanic Panic', police quickly focused their attention on 3 local young men, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. They apparently were suspected because of their goth like appearance, and because they believed that that at least one of them, Damien Echols, was a Satanist. With no physical evidence connecting any of the 3 men to the crimes, it was a false confession, and lying witnesses that led to them being convicted for the murders. The 3 men served 18 years in prison before being released after the trio signed Alford Pleas in which they maintained their innocence but acknowledged that prosecutors have evidence to convict them. As part of a plea deal, they were given time served as their sentences.Now that the 3 are out of prison, they maintain their innocence, and want their names cleared once and for all, and for the real killer to be brought to justice. They have pushed to have physical evidence in the case tested for DNA that might clear them, but the state has refused to allow that to happen.30 years later, the case remains at a stand still. Did the police arrest the right men, or did the real killer get away with the brutal murders of 3 little boys? In this episode, the team sifts thru the details and evidence in the case, to figure out what happened, and who might be responsible. Bob Ruff worked on the documentary The Forgotten West Memphis Three that focuses on this case, and he shared his expertise and insights with the team.To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media.Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPodFacebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcastFacebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=enYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2wVisit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.comTo support this podcast on Patreon and gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and our after-show 'The Scrum' visit Patreon.com/CitizenDetective Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths: https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/The Citizen Detective team includes:Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee MellorWriting and Research- Alex RalphTechnical Producer- Andrew GrayProduction Assistant- Ashley MonroeSuzanna Ryan- DNA ExpertCloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide DetectiveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4610024/advertisement
In part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas. We told you things the way that they seemed, now it's time to get into things the way that they actually were.In this episode we try and gain a broader understanding of the Satanic Panic and it's origins (from preschools to memoirs to rock music) while examining how this same search for satan narrowed the murder investigation by the West Memphis Police Department in 1993We learn about the way polygraphs were used in the investigation and why they held so much weight for the police and some of the people who may have gotten off without much questioning.We also include passages from Damien's book Life After Death and the book Jason Baldwin helped write with Mara Leverit, Dark Spell. We end this episode with a confession from Jesse Misskelley and the arrests of Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin.There's so much to unpack in this episode and this case!Sources:Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter.Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.). Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire. Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980)Court Documents:http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.htmlMurders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.comYoung WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991)."Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases".Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After DeathMara Leverit, Dark Spell (with Jason Baldwin)Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994)."Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times. Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, IncSpanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85. McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective".Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases"Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 TranscriptThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5803223/advertisement
Once more into the breach. This week, we bring about the penultimate episode of a long dive into the case of the West Memphis 3, focusing this week on the trial of Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols.
Lisa O'Brien from "Based in Fact: A True Crime Podcast" and Josh Diaz of the YouTube channel The Lab join Roberta for this special live episode commemorating the thirty year anniversary of the murder of Christopher Byers, Stevie Branch and Michael Moore. We discuss the facts of the case & explain why Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jesse Misskelly were rightfully convicted and wrongfully released. Subscribe to Based in Fact - https://based-in-fact.captivate.fmSubscribe to The Lab - https://youtube.com/@the_labRoberta would like to thank her patrons for making this episode possible! Get access to more podcasts and bonus material here: https://patreon.com/RobertaGlassTrueCrimeReportor throw a tip in the tip jarhttps://buymeacoffee.com/RobertaGlass
On May 5th, 1993 Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers went out for a bike ride and never came home.In 1994 three teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley were convicted of the crimes. The case gathered widespread media attention which was only amplified by the 1996 release of HBO's Paradise Lost. For nearly two decades “The West Memphis Three,” fought for their innocence eventually entering an Alford plea that led to their release in 2011. With new evidence and technology, thirty years later this is a case that may finally be solved.In part one of this series we're going to look at things the way they initially seemed and try and get to know Stevie, Michael and Chris while we try and gain a broader understanding of the murders that happened on May 5th, 1993 in West Memphis, Arkansas, and why things aren't always what they seem to be.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5803223/advertisement
When Steve Edward Branch, Christopher Byers and Michael Moore go missing, the community rallies to find them. But what they find will turn the entire community upside down for decades. Were Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jesse Miskelley to blame for these crimes? Or were they victims themselves?
When Steve Edward Branch, Christopher Byers and Michael Moore go missing, the community rallies to find them. But what they find will turn the entire community upside down for decades. Were Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jesse Miskelley to blame for these crimes? Or were they victims themselves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Alecia continues our 100th episode coverage on the West Memphis Three (Six) with the arrests and prosecution of Jason Baldwin, Jessie Misskelley, and Damien Echols. We learn a lot about the boys and their upbringing, and how they ended up the center of the murder investigation. We also discuss the completely inappropriate police tactics used against the teens. We would love to know what you think really happened and all of your opinions. Thank you so much for these 100 episodes, we couldn't do this without ya'll.Donate to our Dry February Fundraiserhttps://www.dryfeb.ca/users/alecia-and-sierra?share_id=125&share_type=social_imageDon't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review, it's the best way to spread the word.If you decide to join Patreon, you can expect welcome goodies and 100+ bonus episodes ready for you to unlock. Thank you for checking it out! www.patreon.com/twistedanduncorkedYou can buy us a drink on Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/twistedpodCheck out our website for sources and photos from todays episode www.twistedanduncorked.comWatch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on all of the socials:Instagram and TikTok @twistedanduncorkedTwitter @twisted_podFacebook @twistedanduncorkedpodcast
By the time he was sixteen, Jason Baldwin had already felt the sting of prejudice from his community in West Memphis, Arkansas. Kids at the trailer park where he lived had long been shunned by more well off residents of the town. Still, nothing could have prepared him for how vicious these prejudices would turn once the bodies of three eight year old boys were found murdered. Jason and two of his friends were convicted of the murder despite a complete lack of physical evidence. If not for the case coming to the attention of two documentary filmmakers, the West Memphis Three would likely still be in prison today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out my brand new UFO podcast here: THEY'RE OUT THERE The West Memphis Three are three men convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. Damien Echols was sentenced to death, Jessie Misskelley Jr. to life imprisonment plus two 20-year sentences, and Jason Baldwin sentenced to life imprisonment. During the trial, the prosecution asserted that the juveniles killed the children as part of a Satanic ritual. Due to the dubious nature of the evidence as well as the suspected presence of emotional bias in court, the case generated widespread controversy and was the subject of several documentaries. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimestories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The West Memphis Three are three men convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. Damien Echols was sentenced to death, Jessie Misskelley Jr. to life imprisonment plus two 20-year sentences, and Jason Baldwin sentenced to life imprisonment. During the trial, the prosecution asserted that the juveniles killed the children as part of a Satanic ritual. Due to the dubious nature of the evidence as well as the suspected presence of emotional bias in court, the case generated widespread controversy and was the subject of several documentaries. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimestories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob breaks down the events of last week. The way Supporters were treated at the hearing, the ruling and the next steps in our fight for the truth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.