31 episodes
Suspect Wondery
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4.5 • 38 Ratings
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Suspect is an investigative series about mislaid justice and the kinds of weighty decisions that detectives, lawyers, and jurors make every day - decisions that, once made, are almost impossible to reverse.
Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark follows Leon Benson, who spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses – but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people who knew what really happened had never been allowed to speak? Suspect Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark is the story of two victims: one murdered, one sentenced to life. Follow host Matt Shaer and attorney Lara Bazelon as they investigate how the justice system failed both Leon and Kasey, and who the real killer might be. Join this unprecedented look inside the attempt to overturn a wrongful conviction and find out if justice will finally be served.
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Five Shots in the Dark | Memory Palace
On a misty August night in 1998, a young man named Kasey Schoen was shot in downtown Indianapolis. Now – 24 years later – attorney, Lara Bazelon, reopens the case and uncovers a botched investigation based almost entirely on the memories of two eyewitness testimonies.
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Five Shots in the Dark | Blind Spots
In the days following his murder, Kasey’s family grieves his death as police begin rounding up witnesses and suspects. After conducting an array of interviews of residents, police focus their investigation on a local drug dealer named Leon Benson.
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Five Shots in the Dark | Green To The System
As Leon maintains his innocence, he hires a defense attorney to help him prepare for his upcoming trial. But the proceedings take a strange turn when his chosen attorney turns out to be the wrong man for the job.
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Five Shots in the Dark | How the Game is Played
With a retrial looming, Leon faces mounting pressure to strengthen his defense. He enlists the help of Jimmy Hendrix, a skilled private investigator known for persuading even the most reluctant alibi witnesses to come forward. Unfortunately, an ill-fated decision from the defense undercuts Hendrix's hard work.
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Five Shots in the Dark | Fire in the Brain
While petitioning for clemency nearly a quarter century after his conviction, Leon connects with a wrongful incarceration advocate who believes his case could be overturned. But in order to exonerate him, Leon needs to find a good attorney to stand by his side.
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Five Shots in the Dark | Unwritten Rules
Leon’s newest attorney, Lara Bazelon, and her students at the Racial Justice Clinic of the University of San Francisco’s Law School, continue to dig through Leon’s case files searching for any new evidence to prove his innocence. Months into their investigation, Lara and one of her students make a discovery that changes everything.
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Customer Reviews
Brilliantly told…
I found the host so easy to listen to and the pace was perfect. Easy to understand and extremely unbiased story telling.
What a tragic loss of a life. I really felt sad for Rachel, I hope her heart is healing from the loss. I don’t believe Emanuel is the murderer,
I believe Emanuel was blindsided by this accusation and Cameron needs to take his place in prison. Cameron is totally guilty!
I can’t remember the name of the guy who walked home from the party and it took him hours (Neil?) Anyway, I don’t believe he had anything to do with it either and don’t blame him he wants to be left alone.
Podcast won’t play!
I subscribed to Wondery for this podcast and it won’t play!! So disappointed
Authentically Suspenseful
So well written as a series, and the mystery is suspenseful yet authentic. The presenter has a great voice going at a nice pace, is unbiased at all times, yet presents the facts, leaving room for our own speculations, imaginations and suspense. For once interviews are really clear to hear too.
However as curious as we are about murderer mysteries, it’s truly a devastating loss of life of a fun, young, day “yes” to life woman, that still had so much before her. Gratefulness can be heard in those she touched her life with.
Can’t wait for more from this presenter and his team! Awesome job!