Death By Incarceration

Glassbox Media
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Death By Incarceration

Death By Incarceration is a show about life behind bars. The USA is the only nation where a minor can be sentenced to die by incarceration before turning 18. A minor can’t vote, can’t serve in the military, can’t drink or smoke, but they CAN go to prison for the rest of their lives.  Each week, , hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy-makers, formerly incarcerated and the currently incarcerated as they shed light on institutions that viciously target and harm marginalized communities, specifically communities of color. Be sure to listen, rate and follow/subscribe to the Death By Incarceration podcast. On APPLE, on SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCAST, or wherever you get your shows.  Follow DBI on Twitter & Instagram. Be sure to visit the DBI WEBSITE. Check out some Suave with the media on WHYY and on MSNBC. His amazing artwork is available for viewing and purchase at the Morton Contemporary Gallery here.  Music by Gordon Withers. Check out his WEBSITE and follow on Instagram. Edited by Jason Usry. Follow him on Twitter Listen to Kevin's show Adulting Well. And check out his company Social Imprints. Death By Incarceration is a Crawlspace Media & Glassbox Media show. 

  1. 04/11/2023

    In Ep 2, Spencer and Lisa bring Maggie Freleng to the show and continue our talk with with Ralph.

    Original air date March 18, 2022 Right out of the gate, Spencer and LIsa are joined by renowned journalist, podcaster ,and friend of the program, Maggie Freleng. Maggie discusses her work on Ralph's case through her Unjust and Unsolved Podcast and beyond. Ralph checks in to tell more of his story, and Spencer and Lisa continue to break down the events of March 11, 1982 and what happened leading up to Ralph's trial ......... When Smokin’ Joe’s Corner in Philadelphia was robbed on March 11, 1982, resulting in the brutal murder of three people, police arrested 19 year-old Ralph Trent Stokes, a former cook at Smokin’ Joe’s for the crime.  Notoriously corrupt prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Roger King - a man who has been featured extensively on this podcast - convinced a jury that Ralph Should get the death penalty. Six months later, Ralph was sent to live in a prison cell no larger than a bathroom, where he has remained ever since, most of those years in solitary confinement. Fast forward to 2004 and, in an investigative file that was previously undisclosed, it was discovered that King had lied to the jury about forensically tested evidence. Witnesses that testified against Ralph were coerced and incentivized, his alibi witnesses were disregarded and an innocent man has sat on death row for 40 years.  Be sure and get caught up with Episode 1 and subscribe so you get the episodes as they are released. Together, we are committed to righting this terrible injustice and seeing Ralph Trent Stokes walk free. For more information on Ralph's case, petition, and financial support https://freeralphstokes.org/ follow in/justice theme and original music produced by Benaldo Rivaldi. Listen on Apple, Spotify& Bandcamp. Check out our websites: InJustice Death By Incarceration Crawlspace Media  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  2. 04/05/2023

    Ralph Trent Stokes - Part 1

    Original air date March 11, 2022 When Smokin’ Joe’s Corner in Philadelphia was robbed on March 11, 1982, resulting in the brutal murder of three people, police arrested 19 year-old Ralph Trent Stokes, a former cook at Smokin’ Joe’s for the crime.  When Smokin’ Joe’s Corner in Philadelphia was robbed on March 11, 1982, resulting in the brutal murder of three people, police arrested 19 year-old Ralph Trent Stokes, a former cook at Smokin’ Joe’s for the crime.  Notoriously corrupt prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Roger King - a man who has been featured extensively on this podcast - convinced a jury that Ralph Should get the death penalty. Six months later, Ralph was sent to live in a prison cell no larger than a bathroom, where he has remained ever since, most of those years in solitary confinement. Fast forward to 2004 and, in an investigative file that was previously undisclosed, it was discovered that King had lied to the jury about forensically tested evidence. Witnesses that testified against Ralph were coerced and incentivized, his alibi witnesses were disregarded and an innocent man has sat on death row for 40 years.  Join Spencer Daniels and Lisa Spees as they discuss the details of the case through court transcripts, witness testimony, and most importantly conversations with Ralph himself. Lisa and Spencer will also be joined by renowned podcaster and journalist as well as friend of the podcast Pulitzer Prize winner Maggie Freleng. Together, we are committed to righting this terrible injustice and seeing Ralph Trent Stokes walk free. For more information on Ralph's case, petition, and financial support https://freeralphstokes.org/ in/justice theme and original music produced by Benaldo Rivaldi. Listen on Apple, Spotify& Bandcamp. Check out our websites: Death By Incarceration Crawlspace Media  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  3. 03/29/2023

    A look inside the Indiana Women’s Prison HistorProject with education jounalist Charlotte West

    Today Charlotte West, an education journalist with Open Campus, will take us inside the Indiana Women’s Prison HistorProject and look at the question: What happens when women (re)write the history of their own prison?  Charlotte sat down with Elizabeth Nelson, Anastazia Schmid, and Michelle Daniel Jones to talk about their new book, Who would believe a prisoner? coming out in April from the New Press. Book https://thenewpress.com/books/who-would-believe-prisoner Article https://www.opencampusmedia.org/2023/03/27/reviving-womens-stories-and-critiquing-the-carceral-state/ Charlotte West https://www.opencampusmedia.org/author/charlotteopencampusmedia-org/ Follow DBI on Twitter & Instagram. Be sure to visit the DBI WEBSITE. Check out some Suave with the media on WHYY and on MSNBC. His amazing artwork is available for viewing and purchase at the Morton Contemporary Gallery here.  Music by Gordon Withers. Check out his WEBSITE and follow on Instagram. Edited by Jason Usry. Follow him on Twitter Listen to Kevin's show Adulting Well. And check out his company Social Imprints. Death By Incarceration is a Glassbox Media show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m

  4. 03/21/2023

    Romance & Murder - Spanky & The Cat

    In episode eight, Spanky & The Cat, Spencer & Lisa talk with Angel "Spanky" Rodriguez. They cover topics ranging from the serious, how he burned himself out after spending the first 20 years of his sentence reaching out to innocence organizations. To the sweet, how Princess and Xena have won the hearts of the otherwise "tough guys" Listen now to get to know the man behind the story. And find out who Princess and Xena are. Be sure to check out and donate to June and Spanky here: Fundraiser And please sign the Change.org: Petition  Check out WAGS Rescue Organization to support programs that benefit incarcerated individuals and animals. Mailing Addresses:  Smart Communications/PA DOC SCI Phoenix - Emanuel Rios FA8038 P.O. Box 33028 St. Petersburg, FL 33733 Smart Communications/PA DOC SCI Chester - Angel Rodriguez BJ8105 P.O. Box 33028 St. Petersburg, FL 33733 June and Spanky can also emailing using ConnectNetwork.com.  follow us on instagram @injusticepod follow us on tiktok @injusticepod follow us on twitter @injustice_pod follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/injusticepod in/justice theme and original music produced by Benaldo Rivaldi. Listen on Apple, Spotify& Bandcamp. Check out our websites: InJustice Death By Incarceration Crawlspace Media  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  5. 03/14/2023

    Romance & Murder - June & Buddha

    In episode seven, June & Buddha, Spencer & Lisa sit down for an honest, wide-ranging conversation with Emmanuel "June" Rios. He talks about his feelings today toward Charles Peruto, Roger King, and most importantly, Romance Macarthur, how he handles the betrayal of a former friend and his plans for when he is released. Listen now to get to know the man behind the story. in/justice theme and original music produced by Benaldo Rivaldi. Listen on Apple, Spotify & Bandcamp. Check out our websites: InJustice DeathBy Incarceration CrawlspaceMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  6. 03/07/2023

    Romance & Murder - The Statements & The Testimony

    In episode six, The Statements & The Testimony, Spencer & Lisa focus their discussion on Romance Macarthur. Macarthur was a walking, talking contradiction as well as the one person who had something to gain by June and Spanky’s conviction. Over the course of his multiple statements to police, Grand Jury testimony, and trial testimony, his story just kept changing. Regardless, based almost solely on his testimony, the jury convicted them and sent them to prison, where they remain to this day. in/justice theme and original music produced by Benaldo Rivaldi. Listen on Apple, Spotify& Bandcamp. Check out our websites: InJustice Death By Incarceration Crawlspace Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  7. 02/28/2023

    Romance & Murder - The Letters

    In episode five, The Letters, Spencer & Lisa discuss the letters Romance Macarthur sent to Emmanuel Rios, starting one year after Romance’s false testimony against him sent Rios to prison for murder. The two corresponded for nearly 20 years. The whole time Macarthur gave Rios his word that he would do everything in his power to make up for the injustice carried out against Rios and Angel Rodriguez. These letters, some of which fully corroborate Romance’s previous confession, as well as the confession tape itself, should have been enough to clear Rios and Rodriguez. Yet, 30 years later and the two remain behind bars. Listen for yourself and determine whether the pieces fit together to make a compelling case against Rios and Rodriguez or if you think they were wrongfully convicted. If you haven’t yet listened to episodes one or two, be sure and get caught up. in/justice theme and original music produced by Benaldo Rivaldi. Listen on Apple, Spotify& Bandcamp. Check out our websites: InJustice Death By Incarceration Crawlspace Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  8. 02/21/2023

    Romance & Murder - The Prosecutor & The Trial

    In episode four, The Prosecutor & The Trial, Spencer & Lisa discuss the prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Roger King. King was known to do whatever it took to get a confession. Sometimes, what it took was suppressing evidence and fabricating wild stories. King was proud of 16 death penalty convictions on top of countless other courtroom victories. To date, seven of King's convictions have been overturned with many more under increased scrutiny. King secured guilty verdicts for Emmanuel Rios and Angel Rodriguez despite having zero physical evidence tying them to the crime. He also had knowledge of a taped confession that could have exonerated them both. Listen for yourself and determine whether the pieces fit together to make a compelling case against Rios and Rodriguez or if you think they were wrongfully convicted. If you haven’t yet listened to episodes one or two, be sure and get caught up. in/justice theme and original music produced by Benaldo Rivaldi. Listen on Apple, Spotify& Bandcamp. Check out our websites: InJustice Death By Incarceration Crawlspace Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Death By Incarceration is a show about life behind bars. The USA is the only nation where a minor can be sentenced to die by incarceration before turning 18. A minor can’t vote, can’t serve in the military, can’t drink or smoke, but they CAN go to prison for the rest of their lives.  Each week, , hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy-makers, formerly incarcerated and the currently incarcerated as they shed light on institutions that viciously target and harm marginalized communities, specifically communities of color. Be sure to listen, rate and follow/subscribe to the Death By Incarceration podcast. On APPLE, on SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCAST, or wherever you get your shows.  Follow DBI on Twitter & Instagram. Be sure to visit the DBI WEBSITE. Check out some Suave with the media on WHYY and on MSNBC. His amazing artwork is available for viewing and purchase at the Morton Contemporary Gallery here.  Music by Gordon Withers. Check out his WEBSITE and follow on Instagram. Edited by Jason Usry. Follow him on Twitter Listen to Kevin's show Adulting Well. And check out his company Social Imprints. Death By Incarceration is a Crawlspace Media & Glassbox Media show. 

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  • Creator
    Glassbox Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Crawlspace Media LLC
  • Show Website
    Death By Incarceration

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