Wrongfully Convicted: Justice Derailed

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A deep-dive investigative podcast examining landmark cases of wrongful imprisonment through the lens of systemic failures and human resilience. Two hosts - a legal investigator and justice advocate - dissect how innocent people lost decades behind bars, exploring the flawed investigations, legal missteps, and the heroic fights for exoneration that exposed deep cracks in our justice system.

  1. 2d ago

    The Story of Calvin Johnson When DNA Exoneration Changes the Game

    We explore the groundbreaking case of Calvin Johnson, who, after 16 years of imprisonment for a crime he didn't commit, became the first man in Georgia to be exonerated by DNA evidence. We'll scrutinize the initial investigation, the flawed trial, and the pivotal role of the Georgia Innocence Project in his fight for freedom. We'll also discuss the transformative impact of his case on the use of DNA evidence in the justice system and his inspiring journey to advocate for the wrongfully convicted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    14 min

  2. May 31

    Unraveling the Ordeal of Carlos DeLuna: When Mistaken Identity Leads to the Gallows

    Explore the chilling story of Carlos DeLuna, a man who was executed for a crime he insisted he did not commit. We will dissect how mistaken identity, coupled with inadequate legal representation, led to his conviction and subsequent execution. We'll also highlight the tireless posthumous efforts by investigative journalists and legal experts to uncover the truth, and how this case underscores the irreversible consequences of capital punishment errors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    14 min

  3. May 24

    The Case of Debra Milke: When Coerced Confessions and Prosecutorial Misconduct Steal Motherhood

    Dive into the gripping case of Debra Milke, a woman sentenced to death for allegedly conspiring to murder her young son. Explore how a single detective's unrecorded, uncorroborated confession led to her conviction and how her two-decade fight for freedom exposed deep-seated prosecutorial misconduct and the misuse of confession evidence. Join us as we unravel the systemic failures that led to Milke's wrongful conviction and her eventual exoneration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    12 min

  4. May 12

    The Case of Eddie Joe Lloyd: When Psychological Manipulation and False Confessions Steal Sanity

    In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Eddie Joe Lloyd, a mentally ill man who was manipulated into confessing to a crime he didn't commit. We explore the dangerous intersection of mental health and the justice system, the misuse of psychological tactics during interrogations, and the tireless fight for Lloyd's posthumous exoneration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    13 min

  5. May 5

    The Case of Bill Macumber: When Spousal Accusations and Fingerprint Misinterpretation Shatter Lives

    In this episode, we delve into the case of Bill Macumber, a man wrongfully convicted of a double murder in 1962 based on his wife's accusations and questionable fingerprint evidence. We explore the role of marital discord in his conviction, the reliability of fingerprint evidence, and the tireless efforts of the Arizona Justice Project in securing his release after nearly four decades behind bars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    13 min

  6. Apr 28

    The Case of Simon Hall: When Fabric Forensics and Media Manipulation Derail Justice

    In this episode, we delve into the case of Simon Hall, a man wrongfully convicted for murder based on flawed fabric fiber forensics. We explore how the misuse of forensic science, coupled with media manipulation, led to a miscarriage of justice, and how the truth was eventually uncovered. Join us as we examine the systemic failures that led to Hall's wrongful conviction and the tireless campaign for his exoneration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    15 min

  7. Apr 21

    The Case of Brian Peixoto: When Child Abuse Assumptions and Inadequate Autopsies Derail Justice

    In this episode, we delve into the case of Brian Peixoto, a man serving a life sentence for the murder of his girlfriend's son, a crime he vehemently denies. We explore how assumptions about child abuse, coupled with a questionable autopsy, led to a potentially wrongful conviction. Join us as we dissect the investigation, trial, and the ongoing fight for a new trial in light of emerging evidence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    13 min

  8. Apr 14

    The Case of Richard Miles: When Misused Forensics and Hidden Evidence Shatter Lives

    In this episode, we delve into the case of Richard Miles, who was wrongfully convicted for murder and attempted murder in 1995. We examine how misused forensic evidence and undisclosed exculpatory evidence led to his wrongful imprisonment for 15 years. Join us as we explore the systemic failures, the fight for his exoneration, and the impact of his experience on his life and the broader justice system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    12 min
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A deep-dive investigative podcast examining landmark cases of wrongful imprisonment through the lens of systemic failures and human resilience. Two hosts - a legal investigator and justice advocate - dissect how innocent people lost decades behind bars, exploring the flawed investigations, legal missteps, and the heroic fights for exoneration that exposed deep cracks in our justice system.

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