The Guy Miles Story: How Flawed Eyewitness Identification Led to 18 Years in Prison

Guy Miles was wrongfully convicted after being misidentified by an eyewitness during a robbery investigation in Orange County, California. Although he had once been involved in gangs during his youth, he left that life behind and moved to Nevada for a fresh start. Unfortunately, his past followed him when his photo was included in a “six-pack lineup.” An eyewitness mistakenly identified him as one of the perpetrators, which ultimately led to a life sentence.

It would take a random speeding ticket, admissions from the true criminals, DNA evidence, a recanting investigator, 18 years in prison, and a “Dark Plea” deal to finally set him free. Tune in to hear this harrowing real-life account of wrongful incarceration from the man who lived through it.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:42 Guy Miles Sets the Scene

05:16 Why Police Use a Photo Lineup

07:27 The Trial

09:53 His Family's Response

11:15 Finding an Innocence Group

12:18 Meeting the Real Perpetrator in Prison

13:17 Six Alibis Testified

14:32 The Speeding Ticket

16:25 "The California 12"

17:33 The Court of Appeal

19:22 From Rejection to Rejection to Plea Deal

25:14 Guy's Release from Prison

28:48 Life After Prison