Letters from Sing Sing

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SÉRIE HEBDOMADAIRE

In December of 2002, NBC News producer Dan Slepian got a letter from a New York state prison. It was from a man serving 25 years to life for murder. And it ended with a desperate plea: look into my case. Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez had been convicted of killing a retired New York City police officer, but he insisted he didn’t do it. Dan was skeptical. Prosecutors said five eyewitnesses had sworn JJ was the killer. Could five people be wrong? So Dan began to dig. What he discovered went far beyond just JJ’s case. And 20 years later, it’s still unfolding. Letters from Sing Sing tells the story of a man convicted of murder, a journalist, and the letter that changed both of their lives. New episodes drop every Monday through March 27, 2023.

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Introducing: Letters from Sing Sing

In December of 2002, NBC News producer Dan Slepian got a letter from a New York state prison. It was detailed and meticulous, almost like it had been written by a lawyer. But it wasn’t. It was from a man serving 25 years to life for murder. And it ended with a desperate plea: look into my case. Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez had been convicted of killing a retired New York City police officer, but he insisted he didn’t do it. Dan was skeptical. Prosecutors said five eyewitnesses had sworn JJ was the killer. Could five people be wrong? But JJ was adamant about his innocence. He had devoted years to fighting his case, spending hours in the law library, poring over every page of his file. He was confident that if Dan looked into it, he’d see the truth. He even challenged Dan to prove him guilty. So Dan began to dig. What he discovered went far beyond just JJ’s case. And 20 years later, it’s still unfolding. Letters from Sing Sing tells the story of a man convicted of murder, a journalist, and the letter that changed both of their lives. New episodes drop every Monday through March 27, 2023.

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What a beautiful story!

16 déc.

RowdyDog!

Excellent story!! This was by far the most gripping story I’ve heard in years. I felt every high and low along with “JJ”. He’s a man of unfailing integrity, character, and courage to face all those years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. It was amazing.
Must listen

2 déc.

Fact Checker1

Never have a written a review but I had to for this one. This was such a touching story that everyone must listen to. Brought me to tears!
Thank you

25 nov.

StevenS16100

Thank you for this podcast. I was on the edge of my seat everyday listening. Waiting to hear JJ release from prison or that they found that other guy guilty. I wish JJ the best in the rest of his life. Thank you Dan for helping him as much as you could. JJ didn’t deserve what happened to him. I felt his pain as I listened. I’m glad he stayed strong and held in there day to day. Much respect to JJ and his family, also you Dan and the lawyers that didn’t give up. Didn’t give in to the miss justice JJ was forced to live through. Most of all thank you for posting this podcast for some like me to hear.
I’ve asked all my friends to listen

15 nov.

CocoRealtorHarris

What a riveting listen! I am so thankful for humans like Dan Slepian. I want my kids to grow up and fight the good fight like him.

In December of 2002, NBC News producer Dan Slepian got a letter from a New York state prison. It was from a man serving 25 years to life for murder. And it ended with a desperate plea: look into my case. Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez had been convicted of killing a retired New York City police officer, but he insisted he didn’t do it. Dan was skeptical. Prosecutors said five eyewitnesses had sworn JJ was the killer. Could five people be wrong? So Dan began to dig. What he discovered went far beyond just JJ’s case. And 20 years later, it’s still unfolding. Letters from Sing Sing tells the story of a man convicted of murder, a journalist, and the letter that changed both of their lives. New episodes drop every Monday through March 27, 2023.