The Trials of Frank Carson

This was deeply personal for me. My 23 yr nephew was also framed by a DA after two people died in an accident when his friend’s motorcycle collided with a car and the DA chose to scapegoat him by charging him with double vehicular homicide and misc other offenses adding up to 36 years in prison, even though he was 1/4 mile behind his friend and not involved in anyway. Needless to say, he was acquitted by the jury in 45 minutes but they stole 4 1/2 years of his young life, my brother and his wife had to re-mortgage their house, not to mention the untold pain and stress they caused our family. And for what? To score cheap media points and further their own political career. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking this case on and bringing the truth about these all too common and devastating abuses of justice to light.

I was hooked from the first minute. I wanted the story to never stop and couldn’t wait to get to the end. As a defense attorney myself, this podcast has informed the way I will practice going forward. I hope this blows up the way Serial did so that I can question potential jurors about it.

To the reporter/narrator on a fantastic presentation on just how corrupt small minded people with power can get when their tiny little feelings get pushed in by a lawyer with full understanding in his responsibility to his unrelenting defense for his clients. God, What an eye opener…Hope the “Investigators” Do jail time for their abuses….

I listened to Dirty John and was so impressed with Chris Goffard’s work, I sought out his other podcasts. I knew they’d be equally great, but this literally blew me away. Every detail was impeccably researched and all involved were given the opportunity to be heard. This story was told with such care and empathy, I felt I really got to know the people and place. It’s breathtaking to consider the costs — both market to non-market - of these events. From losses of livelihoods and possessions to losses of time (for all, including the jurors), sense of self, and sense of security. Not the least is the loss of health and life. I was so moved for Frank I would have offered him a kidney myself. To all involved, my heart goes out to you. I’m glad you had Chris to so thoughtfully share your stories. And to the LA Times: I’m now a subscriber, even though I live on the east coast. Superb reporting needs to be supported. Thanks to all involved.