Podcasts about wrongful convictions

In part one of this three-part series, Leonard discusses his early life and experiences with American injustice before joining the American Indian Movement (AIM). He goes on to explain how the FBI targeted AIM with the same counterintelligence apparatus that was used against Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and the Black Panthers. When American businesses were interested in mining uranium in South Dakota, the FBI funded a paramilitary group that sought to neutralize any resistance on the Pine Ridge Reservation. To support the resistance effort, AIM set up camp at Jumping Bull Ranch. Leonard and his co-defendant Dino Butler tell us about their harrowing experience on June 26th, 1975, when tensions broke out into a deadly firefight. The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Breakdown: The Delphi Murders And The Wrongful Conviction Of Richard Allen In this eye-opening episode of Hidden Killers, we take you inside the interrogation room where Richard Allen—the man now at the center of the Delphi murders case—was questioned by investigators. Joining us are two of the top minds in behavioral science: retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke and forensic psychotherapist Shavaun Scott. Together, we dissect the interrogation footage that has sparked serious questions about the strength of the case—and whether the real killer is still out there. From the moment Allen sits down, the tension is palpable—but not in the way you might expect from a guilty man. Robin Dreeke unpacks Allen's verbal patterns, stress indicators, and behavior under pressure. Is this the posture of a man hiding a heinous crime… or someone completely out of his depth, terrified, and confused by the weight of what he's being accused of? Shavaun Scott brings her lens of clinical experience to Allen's emotional presentation and mental state. As the conversation unfolds, Allen appears increasingly distressed—making unusual religious statements, referencing his declining mental health, and wavering between confusion and fear. Could this be the unraveling of a guilty conscience, or the mental collapse of an innocent man trapped in a nightmare? Together, Dreeke and Scott explore: The lack of forensic evidence tying Allen to the crime scene Whether Allen's demeanor matches that of a deceptive subject—or a psychologically overwhelmed civilian Red flags in how the interrogation was conducted, and whether coercion or suggestibility could have played a role The possibility that investigators zeroed in on the wrong man under immense public pressure If you've watched the Richard Allen tapes and walked away unsettled—this episode will help you understand why. This isn't just about guilt or innocence. It's about how easily the justice system can make a mistake, and how we spot it before it's too late. #DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #WronglyAccused #FalseConfession #FBIProfiler #ShavaunScott #RobinDreeke #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #InterrogationBreakdown  Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

On November 18, 2001, a woman returned home from church to a man burglarizing her apartment in Thunderbolt, GA. While wearing a pair of batting gloves, the man proceeded to sexually assault her and steal various items. In the days following, police found those items in the residence of a man named Sterling Flint. When the victim identified Flint as a possible perpetrator, Flint blamed a man named Sonny Bharadia, who had pressed charges against Flint days prior for stealing his car and threatening to kill Sonny and his family. A new photo array was presented to the victim, and she identified Sonny, however that photo array disappeared prior to trial. Nevertheless, Sonny was convicted and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Wrongful Conviction with Ben Bowlin is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No witnesses. No physical evidence. An ironclad alibi. Nevertheless, a Texas jury sentenced Ben Spencer to life in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Journalist and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty shares what it took to set Spencer free.

Twenty-year-old Scott Macklem had a lot to look forward to. He was engaged. He was about to become a father. But his entire future was taken from him in the blink of an eye.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On April 5, 1985, around 11 p.m., a woman exiting her car in her apartment complex parking lot just north of Atlanta, GA was approached by an African-American man. The man asked her if she could help him find "Paul." He then pulled out a gun and told her to move into the passenger seat. He drove to a nearby dead-end street where he raped the victim. After the attack, he drove her back to the parking lot and left on foot. She reported the attack to the police and helped them draw a composite sketch of the perpetrator. Five days later, another woman exiting her car in her apartment complex was approached by an African-American man. This parking lot was on the same street in the same area as the other crime. The man asked her if she could help him find "Carol." He then put a razor blade to her throat and got in the car. He demanded sex and tried to pull off her clothes. She was able to talk the man into leaving her car. The police showed the second victim the first victim's composite sketch, and the second victim immediately identified the sketch as resembling her attacker. Later that month, Willie “Pete” Williams, a 23-year-old part-time painter, was in a car pulled over for a traffic violation when police noted that he resembled the composite sketch of a serial rapist in a nearby neighborhood. The officers included Pete in a line-up, and two victims and a witness identified Pete as the perpetrator. The actual rapist was not included in the line-up. Based solely on faulty eyewitness identification, and despite arguments Pete’s attorney made about an alternate suspect, a jury convicted Pete of rape, aggravated sodomy, and kidnapping. The judge sentenced him to 45 years in prison. Learn more and get involved at: https://nacdl.org/ https://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Essential Habits is a new weekly series from High Performance. Hosted by Damian Hughes, each episode breaks down powerful habits from world-class performers and thinkers - so you can apply them in your own life.Here's Damian's take on the first episode, featuring Jo Malone: "Sometimes life moves so fast we forget we even can stop. That's something Jo reminded me of in this episode, the quiet power of pausing and taking stock before charging ahead.Jo's story is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. With around 6,000 thoughts flying through our minds each day, many of them negative, it's not just about thinking less, but choosing what's worth holding on to. Together, we explore how stopping to organise our thoughts and truly understand our story can turn moments of crisis into turning points.I also unpack a fascinating piece of neuroscience, a study with a less-than-glamorous title, but a powerful message, showing how our brains naturally prioritise rewarding memories. If you've ever wanted to hold on to what matters and let the rest slip away… this one's for you."Here is a list of studies referenced in the episode:The Persistence and Transience of Memory. Authors: Blake A. Richards & Paul W. FranklandEbbinghaus's Forgetting Curve. Author: Hermann EbbinghausDiscovery of 'Thought Worms'. Researchers: Queen's University, CanadaEyewitness Misidentification and Wrongful Convictions. Organisation: Innocence ProjectPost-learning Hippocampal Dynamics Promote Preferential Retention of Rewarding Events. Authors: Matthias J. Gruber, Maureen Ritchey, Shao-Fang Wang, Manoj K. Doss, Charan RanganathWhy We Forget and How to Remember Better. Authors: Andrew E. Budson & Elizabeth A. Kensinger

Coming of age in Honduras, Clemente “Shorty” Aguirre was faced with a choice: join MS13 or die. He moved to Nicaragua with his grandmother instead, but with no economic prospects, he chose to come to the United States as an undocumented immigrant. Life was calm for a while, as he worked as a cook and lived in a trailer park, where he had found a place in a nice community of friends. Then, on June 17th, 2004, after a long night out, Shorty dropped by a neighboring trailer shared by his friends Cheryl Williams, part-time by her daughter Samantha, and her mother Carol Bareis. They were known for always having a stockpile of beer, and Shorty was going to ask them for an early morning nightcap, when he discovered Cheryl and Carol had been stabbed and were lying in pools of their own blood. Realizing that they were gone and that making a call to the police would certainly get him deported to a country where MS13 awaited his return, he went to his own trailer to lay low. Later that day, he came forward to investigators with his discovery and became the prime suspect. With the combination of an ineffective public defender, the prosecution’s tunnel vision, and plenty of circumstantial evidence, Clemente would be tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. If you feel compelled to support Clemente, please go to: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Clementeaguirree2019 https://www.wrongfulconvictionpodcast.com/with-jason-flom Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is about time you can't get back.
The silence of a prison cell when you know you don't belong there.
A life put on pause—sometimes forever.
It's about wrongful convictions. Men like Raymond Flanks, who spent nearly 40 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
Men like Leighton Hay, just 19 when he was locked up for 12 years—because of a bad eyewitness and a bit of hair in a garbage bin.     #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #LeightonHay #RaymondFlanks #youneedtohearthis #innocenceproject #Exonerated #SystemicRacism #racialinjustice

On November 21, 1997, Gene Artis and his sister Yvonne Giles were shot and killed at their apartment in Suffolk, VA. Six-year-old Travone Artis was the only witness who saw his mother and uncle get murdered, and he unequivocally told authorities that a relative of his was the shooter. Despite this, 18 year old Lerico Kearney became a suspect when police found out he and Gene gambled together.There was no physical evidence linking Lerico to this crime, but with the help of multiple jailhouse snitches, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.change.org/p/governor-glen-youngkin-governor-youngkin-lerico-kearney-does-not-deserve-to-die-in-prison Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight for justice takes a shocking turn. As Ian and Shawn Schweitzer return to court, the prosecution refuses to acknowledge the truth—even in the face of undeniable DNA evidence. Instead, they introduce a new, twisted theory, one that defies logic and stretches the bounds of credibility.Then, a bombshell: the walls of deception begin to crack, but will it be enough?Truth is closing in. But so is time.Click HERE to listen to Amanda Knox's interview with Dr. Richard Leo on her podcast False Confessions. And click HERE to view the National Institute of Justice's report, “The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions”.__You can view the materials referenced in this episode at https://threepodcast.com/chapter-9-factual-innocence/ Please consider donating to Ian's GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ian-schweitzer-after-wrongful-conviction.  You can visit www.hawaiiinnocenceproject.org and click the donate button to support them, their work and their clients. Amanda Knox's new memoir, Free: My Search for Meaning is available at www.amandaknox.com. If you have any information about the abduction and murder of Dana Ireland, we encourage you to contact the Hawai'i Innocence Project at contacthip@hawaiiinnocenceproject.org.  

Water is a Right: The Fight for Environmental Justice” pt.2 w/ Rosanita RatcliffIn Part 2 of our powerful conversation, this time with activist Rosanita Ratcliff... We will dive deeper into the ongoing struggle for environmental justice and the basic human right to clean water. Rosanita shares her personal journey, the impact of water insecurity on marginalized communities, and how grassroots movements are challenging environmental racism head-on.This episode explores the intersection of race, policy, and public health—highlighting how systemic neglect continues to threaten communities across the country. Rosanita's voice is one of resilience, advocacy, and deep-rooted commitment to change.Rosanita Ratcliff is a Michigan-based community advocate focused on workforce development, mentorship, and empowering underserved populations through impactful, equity-driven initiatives. She currently serves as the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Innovation Program Specialist, Public Voices Fellow on the Climate Crisis with The OpEd Project in Partnership with Yale Climate Solutions, and Policy Advisor for the Elbert Williams Voting Corner. ***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast*** MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. www.change.org/Justice4Gerard

Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Jia Rizvi. Jia is a documentary filmmaker who got her start on wrongful conviction cases by selling #FreeAdnan T-shirts. She was then introduced to a man named Jeffrey Deskovic. Jeffrey spent over 16 years in prison, wrongfully convicted, and thankfully he was eventually exonerated due to DNA evidence. Once Jia dug into this wrongful conviction case, she realized there was an important message the world needed to hear in regard to so many innocent people sitting in prisons. What started as a short film has now bloomed into a full-blown documentary, and she discusses this journey on the show today. Do not miss this heart wrenching episode on Crime & Entertainment.Follow Jia here:https://www.instagram.com/jiadocs?igsh=c2FibjB0bTM3YTM2Follow Jeffrey Deskovic here: https://www.instagram.com/deskovicfoundation?igsh=MWlyYzFkcWUzYjBhag==Links to Crime & Entertainment Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimeandentertainment/Follow us on IG -  https://www.instagram.com/crimenentertainment/Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4T67Bs5... Listen on Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/crime-e... Listen on Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Listen on Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9cd...

This special edition of Wrongful Conviction was recorded on December 1, 2023 live from the United Justice Coalition (UJC) Summit in New York City. This annual gathering brings together activists from all over the world with the expressed purpose of raising awareness of and devising ways to address some of the key social issues of our time. In this episode, Jason and Maggie sit down with Andre Brown at the UJC Summit 2023. Andre was charged with attempted murder for chasing down and shooting two teenage boys in the Bronx, NY in 1999. Even though Andre had a medical condition that made running nearly impossible and several witnesses saw someone else commit the crime, Andre was convicted and sentenced to two 20-year prison terms. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.change.org/p/nyc-government-the-people-free-andre-brown Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhat happens when a life sentence meets God's grace?In this powerful episode of God-Sized Stories, I had the incredible honor of sitting down with Judy Henderson—a woman whose testimony left me speechless and inspired. From the depths of trauma and incarceration to the heights of healing and purpose, Judy's journey is a breathtaking example of God's redemptive power.We talk about:- Her unexpected path to prison- The miracle of her release- How she found her voice—and her calling—behind bars- Her brand-new memoir, When the Light Finds UsThis episode is for anyone who's ever felt stuck in their past or wondered if God can still use them. Judy's story will remind you: there is no pit so deep that God's love can't reach it.ENTER THE BOOK GIVEAWAY:We're giving away a copy of Judy's new book! Visit https://kingsumo.com/g/3een4p3/when-the-light-finds-us-from-a-life-sentence-to-a-life-transformed-by-judy-henderson-book-giveaway to enter.SUBSCRIBE for more God-sized stories that inspire faith, healing, and purpose.#GodSizedStories #RedemptionStory #ChristianPodcast #WhenTheLightFindsUs #JudyHenderson #FaithTestimonySupport the showClick on the link above to support us and help keep this show going!Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

“Water is a Right: The Fight for Environmental Justice in Detroit” w/ Demeeko WilliamsJoin us with guest Demeeko Williams, Founder and Chief Director of Hydrate Detroit (hydratedetroit.org), to explore the struggle for water justice in one of America's Blackest cities. As part of our Black Liberation and Abolition series, this conversation centers on the racialized politics of water shutoffs, the criminalization of poverty, and the community-led resistance that redefines access to water as a human right — not a commodity.Demeeko will reflect on how systemic disinvestment, environmental racism, and austerity politics have led to Detroiters, predominantly Black and low-income... being denied access to clean water. We unpack how this crisis ties directly into broader abolitionist work: dismantling the structures that make survival a punishment, and building alternatives rooted in care, equity, and collective power.***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.comI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes. https://linktr.ee/turningamomentintoamovement

Send us a textToday on the Wheel of Crime Podcast Jenn and Em discuss the SA of Lovely Bones author Alice Sebold, who wrongfully identified Anthony Broadwater in the case.Support the show

On March 25, 1988, Harold Wesley shot and killed Jimmy Calibera in a drug deal gone wrong. The crime occurred in front of the Breukelen Houses estates in Brooklyn, NY where John “Divine G” Whitfield lived with his mother and sister. Divine G was scheduled to turn himself in on drug charges in May of that year, but due to the testimony of an unreliable and incentivized informant, and despite evidence disproving this account, Divine was convicted of the murder and sentenced to 25 to life. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://chng.it/cX5Fb9vnZk https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/new-york-discovery/ https://a24films.com/films/sing-sing https://pen.org/the-whitfeld-files/ https://divinegentertainment.com/shop/ https://www.instagram.com/divine_g47 https://rta-arts.org/blog/sing-sings-john-divine-g-whitfield-clarence-divine-eye-maclin-where-are-they-now/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Coloradan named Michael Clark walked free this week after spending 12 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit. But Clark's story is just one of hundreds of cases potentially affected by the alleged mishandling of DNA at the hands of a star forensic scientist with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation who is now under investigation herself. Host Bree Davies sits down with Senior Investigative Reporter Jenny Deam of the Denver Gazette to get a grasp on Clark's case, understand the ramifications of the mounting DNA scandal, and dig into what it could mean for hundreds of victims and the accused in Colorado cases going back nearly 30 years.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this April 16th episode: The Delores Project Denver Health Energy Outreach PineMelon - Use code CITYCAST for 75% off! Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Here and Now: Grassroots Organizing in this RACIST Trump Era” w/ Valerie Kelley-Bonner & Trische' DuckworthIn this powerful and timely episode, we sit down with grassroots organizers Valerie Kelley-Bonner and Trische' Duckworth to unpack the challenges and triumphs of community activism in what they boldly call the "racist Trump era." With raw honesty and deep experience, both guests share their journeys into activism, the challenges of organizing in hostile political climates, and the strength found in building community from the ground up. Trische' Duckworth, founder of Survivors Speak, brings a passionate perspective on survivor-led advocacy, police accountability, and what true justice looks like for marginalized communities. Valerie Kelley-Bonner, a seasoned activist and community educator, sheds light on the emotional labor of organizing, the importance of historical context, and the spiritual grounding required to sustain long-term resistance. Valerie Kelley-BonnerFounder and The Executive Director of SOOAR, https://www.sooar-nonprofit.org/Radio/Podcast Host, Emcee, FilmmakerTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes.

On July 10, 1994, in Houston, TX, four to six armed men forcibly entered a house that was being used as a base for selling crack cocaine. The intruders kicked down the door and immediately opened fire. Willie Williams and Clifford Tyler were shot while trying to flee but survived. Alton “Bud” Brown managed to escape unharmed but Charles Monroe was shot and succumbed to his injuries and died. Neither Williams nor Tyler were able to identity the shooter and since there was no physical evidence the case was closed. 12 years later, the case was re-opened with Ivery Dorsery as the primary suspect. Even though Ivery had several alibi witnesses who attested to his whereabouts the night of the crime and even though there was still no physical evidence tying anyone to the shooting, Ivery was charged and convicted with felony murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-iverys-fight-for-justicehttps://www.instagram.com/bringiveryhome/https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/186-jason-flom-with-alfred-dewayne-brown/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 24, 2001, the burned body of Howard Rose was found in a pick up truck in Pennsylvania. Rose had been shot in the back of the head in Cleveland, OH the night before. Investigators centered on four suspects, including Arketa Willis and Marcus Blalock. As a result of a deal with the prosecution, Willis testified against Blalock, blaming him for the murder. No physical evidence defended this claim. Her testimony was the sole basis for his conviction of murder and sentence of twenty years to life. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.buycadmusbooks.com/pages/marcus-blalock https://www.kimlawcrimlaw.com/ https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/191-jason-flom-with-ru-el-sailor/ https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/326-jason-flom-with-octavius-williams/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Forces Soldier's INSANE Death Sentence | Tony Thompson This gripping episode of the Chris Thrall Podcast dives deep into the shocking case of Clive Freeman, a former Special Forces soldier handed an insane and tragic - and effectively a - death sentence. Journalist Tony Thompson helps unpack this chilling miscarriage of justice, where an innocent man was jailed for life for a murder he did not commit. Was Clive Freeman the victim of a flawed prison system? Was this another case echoing the dark legacy of Burke and Hare? Discover the disturbing details, the life sentence, and the powerful campaign to free Clive Freeman. From wrongful conviction to the fight for freedom — this is a must-watch for anyone concerned with justice, truth, and the failings of the criminal justice system. Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com/christhrall paypal.me/teamthrall Our uncensored content: christhrall.locals.com Mailing list: christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Life Coaching: christhrall.com/coach/

On July 21, 1997 in Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Niles, a passenger in a vehicle, was shot in the head and killed. The driver of the car and surviving eyewitness, Carlos Bethune, initially reported that he did not recognize the shooter, but later identified the perpetrator as Jermaine Archer. Carlos’s questionable identification became the basis for the state’s case against Jermaine, and Jermaine was sentenced to 34 years in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit:https://rta-arts.org/support-rehabilitation-through-the-arts-sing-sing-film https://www.voicesfromwithin.org/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Cup of Justice, journalist Mandy Matney and attorney Eric Bland sit down with Darryl Burton, a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent almost a lifetime – – in prison before finally being exonerated. Darryl shares his harrowing journey from a young man in inner-city St. Louis to facing a capital murder charge despite having a strong alibi – he was across the country in Washington state at the time of the crime. Darryl recounts the shocking details of his trial, including the ineffective assistance of his public defender and the devastating impact of jailhouse snitch witnesses who were incentivized by the prosecution to allegedly lie under oath. Darryl vividly describes the brutal realities of life inside the infamous Missouri State Penitentiary, once described as the "bloodiest 47 acres in America", and how he maintained hope despite the overwhelming odds and a prison environment that encouraged despair. Learn about his relentless fight for freedom, including writing hundreds of letters seeking help, and his eventual connection with Centurion Ministries, the organization that finally took on his case and fought for his exoneration. Today, Darryl is a co-founder of Miracle of Innocence, an organization dedicated to helping other wrongfully convicted individuals. He shares his powerful insights into the flaws of the justice system, particularly the dangers of snitch testimony and the vast disparity in resources between prosecution and defense. Learn more about Darryl's story in his book, "Innocent: A Second Look," available at TheDarrylBurton.com and MiracleMan.net, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Miracle of Innocence. You can also find more information about their crucial work at MiracleInnocence.org. ☕ Cup's Up! ⚖️ Premium Episode Resources Check out Darryl Burton's website “Innocent: a Second Look” by Darryl Burton Learn More About Miracle of Innocence and Centurion Ministries organizations Darryl's case overview on Centurion Ministries How can you help the Miracle of Innocence?? “16 years later, Missouri man exonerated for murder meets judge who released him for 1st time” - KSHB, Feb 1, 2024 “‘No hope, no dreams:' After decades wrongly imprisoned, KC man helping to free others” - The Kansas City Star, Feb 25, 2025 Missouri State Penitentiary's History Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Premium Members also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ What We're Buying... Quince - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/COJ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns . Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn Find us on social media: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com   |   bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com   |   bsky.app/profile/theericbland.bsky.social Twitter.com/mandymatney | Twitter.com/elizfarrell | Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ |  https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ YouTube  | TIKTOK SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy William “Bill” Hardy, a 23 year veteran, was ruthlessly gunned down in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 19, 1995, authorities began to look for the person responsible for killing one of their own. As tips flooded in, two men quickly emerged as lead suspects. Prosecutors individually charged both men, Toforest Johnson and Ardragus Ford, as being a "sole gunman", but their trials led to very different outcomes. For nearly 30 years Toforest has been sitting on death row in Alabama, with an execution date fast approaching. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Tenderfoot TV’s Jaime Albright as they review this controversial case and the bizarre evidence that placed a potentially innocent man behind bars.Up and Vanished Weekly is available on Wednesdays. Check it out here.https://lavaforgood.com/earwitness/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2004 in Inanda, KZN, a man lost his life, and two others were injured in an armed robbery of a vehicle. When an arrest was made the next morning, the victims likely heaved a sigh of relief, but for the arrestee, 16 years of horror lay ahead. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Read more about the issue of wrongful conviction compensation: https://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1682-58532023000100004#:~:text=Case%20law%20from%20South%20Africa,they%20are%20to%20be%20compensated. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In 2004 in Inanda, KZN, a man lost his life, and two others were injured in an armed robbery of a vehicle. When an arrest was made the next morning, the victims likely heaved a sigh of relief, but for the arrestee, 16 years of horror lay ahead. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Read more about the issue of wrongful conviction compensation: https://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1682-58532023000100004#:~:text=Case%20law%20from%20South%20Africa,they%20are%20to%20be%20compensated. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Send us a textIn this episode, we hear from Jim McCloskey about the journey that took him from the corporate world to his current work with those who have been wrongly convicted of crimes. McCloskey founded Centurion Ministries, an organization that has "completed 70 releases of men and women who were serving life or death sentences for crimes they did not commit." McCloskey is the author of When Truth is All You Have, and co-wrote Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions with John Grisham. 

On Easter Sunday, 1991, 18-year old gas station attendant William Little was shot and killed during an apparent armed robbery in Bloomington, IL. Eight years later, despite his co-defendant being found not guilty, eye witness contradictions, passing a lie detector test, no DNA, no murder weapon and a veteran police officer testifying that Jamie Snow was not seen fleeing from the gas station, Jamie was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life without parole. Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this month's podcast episode of 12:01 The Death Penalty in Context, DPI's Managing Director Anne Holsinger speaks with Sabrina Butler-Smith (pictured), who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death at age 17 for causing the death of her nine-month-old son. After two years and nine months on death row, Ms. Butler-Smith's conviction was overturned. At a second trial, it was determined that her son died from a serious medical condition, polycystic kidney disease, and she was acquitted. Since her exoneration, Ms. Butler-Smith has become an advocate against wrongful convictions and works with Witness to Innocence, an organization of death row exonerees, for death row exonerees.

In this episode of Not on Record, hosts Josephn and Diana discuss a recent Ontario Court of Appeal case that addresses concerns about expert evidence in sexual assault trials. They explore the admissibility of expert testimony on the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on memory, highlighting potential issues with such evidence. The hosts examine the legal framework for admitting expert evidence, including the Mohan test and subsequent case law. They emphasize the importance of scrutinizing expert testimony to prevent wrongful convictions and distinguish between hard and soft sciences in expert evidence. Website: http://www.NotOnRecordpodcast.com Sign up to our email list - http://eepurl.com/hw3g99 Social Media Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NotonRecord Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notonrecordpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notonrecordpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notonrecord Telegram: https://t.me/NotOnRecord Minds: http://www.minds.com/notonrecord Audio Platforms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F2ssnX7ktfGH8OzH4QsuX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-on-record-podcast/id1565405753 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/notonrecord Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-842207 For more information on criminal law issues go to Neuberger & Partners LLP http://www.nrlawyers.com. Produced by Possibly Correct Media www.PossiblyCorrect.com

We continue our discussion with Jason Usry, the host of the new podcast "Inconceivable: The Temujin Kensu Story" about the 1986 murder of Scott Macklem in Port Huron, Michigan and conviction of Kensu, who was alibied by several witnesses hundreds of miles away before and after the crime. For 37 years, Kensu has made a pretty persuasive case for his innocence yet he is still in prison. Why? We explore the answers and why Jason views the most important thing for him to do is find out what happened to Scott.Fill out our Listener Survey at:https://bit.ly/slhwinter25surveyFor more information on the case, check out these episodes from The Prosecutors and The Consult:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MND6FOnvANIEfRpAPkxYEhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3KYCv6iXJbdNTtIOgLatHfJason's podcast, Inconceivable: The Temujin Kensu Story, can be found here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EyrGHjH8EpDQ3Gyd6JrAO Check out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the night of January 12, 2002, Corey MIller went to the Platinum Club in Jefferson Parish, LA. Corey, professionally known as “C-Murder,” lived in New Orleans and was at the peak of his rap career after being signed to the prominent label No Limit Records. A fight broke out at the overcrowded club, gunshots followed, and 16-year-old Steve Thomas was killed. Eyewitness testimony alleging Corey as the shooter led to his arrest, and he was charged with second degree murder. The prosecution had no physical evidence, only eyewitness testimony. And the State was later found to have suppressed evidence helpful to the defense. Yet and still, after 2 trials and over 60 votes by the jury, Corey was convicted and sentenced to mandatory life in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.change.org/p/john-bel-edwards-free-corey-miller-4b844fc5-2998-48f3-b7e8-e1dd8f1376f8 https://www.change.org/p/end-racial-injustice-retroactively-abolish-the-10-2-non-unanimous-jury-verdict-law-in-la https://www.instagram.com/cmurder/?hl=en https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/076-jason-flom-with-doug-dilosa-and-chris-pourciau-on-amendment-2/ jane@hoganattorneys.com Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After being convicted of the 1986 murder of 20-year-old college student Scott Macklem in a college parking lot in Michigan, Temujun Kensu yelled "They got the wrong man. I'll beat them on appeal" as court officers took him away. More than three decades later, Temujin is still waiting. Why? Jason Usry, the host of the new podcast Inconceivable: The Temujin Kensu Story, joins to discuss what his investigation has begun to uncover.Fill out our Listener Survey at:https://bit.ly/slhwinter25surveyCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We return to our conversation with Lisa Brat Martinez, the advocate for Pablo Velez Jr., whose murder conviction is the most egregious case of wrongful conviction that I have ever seen. This is Part 2 of Pablo and Lisa's story where we dive more into the case, the things about our justice system that makes it difficult to reverse convictions and hope for Pablo.Listen to Part One with Lisa at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/2025/03/04/125-the-wrongful-conviction-of-pablo-velez-jr-with-lisa-brat-marteniz-part-1-of-2/Fill out our Listener Survey at:https://bit.ly/slhwinter25surveyCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lisa Brat Marteniz, an advocate for Pablo Velez Jr., was sitting in her bathroom with a bottle of pills and did not want to live anymore. That's when she heard her phone ding. Soon, she was reading about Pablo Velez Jr., a man who was undoubtedly wrongfully convicted. They struck up a friendship and she began crusading for Pablo in the most egregious case of wrongful conviction that I have ever seen. This is Part 1 of Pablo and Lisa's story.Fill out our Listener Survey at:https://bit.ly/slhwinter25surveyCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Phil speaks with Attorney Justin Bonus and Jason Flom, host of the Wrongful Conviction Podcast and founding board member of the Innocence Project. Please consider a donation to secure expert witnesses and legal assistance necessary for a potential retrial. Justice requires an honest pursuit of truth and fairness in the legal system: https://givesendgo.com/freejohnkinsel. Thank you to our sponsors: G-Defy Shoes: Go to https://GDEFY.com  and use promo code DRPHIL at checkout or text DRPHIL to 91888 to get 30% off orders over $120 Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com  and enter promo code PHIL at checkout FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL  or call 800-877-4000 Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Topics discussed on today's show: National Quiet Day, Roberta Flack, Wu Tang, Lester's Weiner, Wrongful Conviction, Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Birthdays, History Quiz, Egg Smugglers, Asteroid Not To Hit, Baby Saved, Captain Kirk, Carrot Top, Stranger Things, Egg Surcharge, Walking Brain, Baby Saved, Show Casket, Bought All Of It, What did they come with?, Apologies.

On November 16, 1979, Boston, MA cab driver Jeffrey Boyajian was killed after suffering five gunshots to the head. Another cab driver came forward claiming to have seen the crime, and through various questionable hypnotic sessions he identified James Watson and his 16 year old co-defendant Frederick Clay as the killers. Despite a total lack of physical evidence tying James to the crime, he was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. To learn more and get involved: YouTube for Confronting Injustice - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1bnFjDIc0MoxEYepnWOCBYEhJKU5o5cN&si=yV8XVgY_oGETP9GM Contact for Confronting Injustice - jjwatson0403@gmail.com https://www.newenglandinnocence.org/ https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/087-jason-flom-with-fred-clay/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October 27, 2008, Jodi Lynne Torok was at her Crofton, MD home talking on the phone with her close friend, Blair Wolfe, when a man, purporting to be a salesman, knocked on her front door. Jodi ended the call to respond to the so-called salesman, but thereafter never called Ms. Wolfe back or answered any of Wolfe's subsequent telephone calls. Growing increasingly concerned, Ms. Wolfe telephoned the victim's roommate, and requested that she leave work and return home to make sure that the victim was safe. Upon arriving at the residence that she shared with the victim, Ms. Higgs found the front door unlocked and the victim lying on the foyer, unconscious and bleeding from a gunshot wound to her head. At the time, she was two months pregnant. As a result of the gunshot wound, the victim's pregnancy was terminated, and she suffered severe and disabling injuries. The State developed a theory that, Charles Martin was in a relationship with the victim and upon learning of Torok’s refusal to obtain an abortion, solicited a friend to kill Torok and assisted Burks in the murder. The State charged Martin with solicitation of murder and accessory before the fact to attempted murder in the first degree. He was convicted and sentence to life in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://appcounsel.org/ https://www.skadden.com/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do true faith and forgiveness look like in the face of wrongful conviction?  Host Curtis Chang is joined by award-winning journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty and Ben Spencer, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 34 years. They share Ben's powerful story of faith, resilience, and redemption in the face of wrongful incarceration. Curtis and Barbara explore the systemic failures of the American justice system and reveal how the innocence movement and investigative journalism were crucial in securing Ben's exoneration. Ben reflects on how his belief in truth and forgiveness transformed his life, offering hope to others facing adversity. Send written questions or voice memos for “Ask Curtis” episodes to: askcurtis@redeemingbabel.org   Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Resources from this episode: Barbara Bradley Hagerty's Bringing Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice Jim McCloskey and Centurion Ministries Read about Ben at The National registry of Exonerations Read the news of Ben's exoneration Listen to Barbara's early reporting on Ben's case Read about Judge Rick Magnis' belief in Ben's innocence Read about Ross Perot's secret witness payout Read John 16:33 More From Barbara Bradley Hagerty: Read Barbara's work in The Atlantic Check out Barb's website Buy Babara's books Contact Ben Spencer & Barbara Bradley Hagerty about speaking engagements: https://www.barbarabradleyhagerty.com/contact Learn more about Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission's Advocacy Day   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter

We wrap up our coverage of the Pablo Velez case with a look at the evidence against him and answer the question--is an innocent man in prison? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod

On the morning of August 4, 1992, a man and his wife discovered the body of 31-year-old Vernon Huggins while walking their dog in Toledo, OH. He had been savagely beaten to death. Toledo police investigated the crime but after three months, the case was labeled inactive. In December of that same year, the case was reopened after a call was made to Crime Stoppers. The police interviewed members of a gang called the Bishops and one of those gang members implicated Eric Misch in the killing of Huggins. Misch, while being recorded by police, said that Louis Costilla Jr. took part in the killing along with three other young men. He immediately recanted but it was too late. Louis was charged and convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://opd.ohio.gov/law-library/innocence/wrongful-conviction-project https://www.ohiodefensefirm.com/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our look at the wrongful conviction of Pablo Velez, Jr. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod

On July 23rd, 1991, Carlos Torres and Charles Rivera were shot and killed while in a car in North Philadelphia, PA. One witness who later recanted identified Pedro Reynoso as the shooter. Despite 2 alibi witnesses, travel documents and pictures showing that Pedro was in the Dominican Republic at the time of the shooting, he was charged, convicted and sentenced to life without parole. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-pedro-reynosohttps://www.change.org/p/nearly-3-decades-in-prison-for-a-crime-he-couldn-t-have-committed-help-us-demand-justice-and-bring-an-innocent-man-homehttps://lavaforgood.com/podcast/509-jason-flom-with-manfred-younger/http://www.pa-criminal-appeals.com/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up and Vanished Weekly - A new podcast from “Up and Vanished” creator Payne Lindsey and host Maggie Freleng (“Wrongful Conviction”). Each week, Payne and Maggie, along with special guests, take a fresh look at some of the most puzzling crimes, and shine a spotlight on the cases that have stumped investigators and law enforcement for far too long. From the team at Tenderfoot TV, this is Up and Vanished Weekly. Up and Vanished Weekly is available now. Follow the show here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Pablo Velez, Jr. was convicted of a shooting outside a bar, he steadfastly maintained his innocence. Is he a wrongfully convicted man? Or just another murderer denying his guilt? You decide.