23 episodes

Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?

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    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 14.4K Ratings

Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?

More at bearbrookpodcast.com

    Episode 1: Extraordinary

    Episode 1: Extraordinary

    Sharon Johnson’s family and friends have spent the last 35 years coping with her brutal murder. But what if that story was based on a lie?

    • 39 min
    Episode 2: The Pursuit

    Episode 2: The Pursuit

    We begin with the story police told about Sharon Johnson’s murder.

    • 41 min
    Episode 3: The Breaking Point

    Episode 3: The Breaking Point

    Police interrogate a second teenager named Jason Carroll – with help from Jason’s own mother.

    • 51 min
    Episode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’

    Episode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’

    One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder.

    • 45 min
    Episode 5: Trial in a Trial

    Episode 5: Trial in a Trial

    A new true crime story is told and when juries hear it, it leads to different results for all three defendants.

    • 49 min
    Episode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’

    Episode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’

    Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened.

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
14.4K Ratings

14.4K Ratings

RMCaligirl ,

Excellent Piece of Journalism

Jason does an excellent job in investigating and creating a comprehensive report on the story. He has a really great voice to listen to. His information is understandable and solid. He has a sensitive and relatable interviewing style. I truly enjoyed listening to the story and hope there will be more updates soon

4kids2cats1dog ,

Excellent.

Hope the truth comes out and DNA gives some insight into this horrible crime.

nataliejnicholas86 ,

Must listen!

I loved both seasons!! So well made and the stories well told.

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