Hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project Jason Flom, Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer Maggie Freleng, and Emmy Award-winning writer, producer and podcast host Lauren Bright Pacheco, Wrongful Conviction features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain they did not commit. Some have been fully exonerated and reunited with family and friends while others cont ...
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At Project Purpose our overarching mandate is to renew and rebuild family, community and relationships. Our social media platforms, like YouTube and Spotify, provide us with a space to have discussions and debates that center around the institutions that have, and have had, a large impact on our sense of self, largely within the arenas of Mental Wellness, Mental Health, and Education. Join in and weigh in on the discussion, with knowledge we are better equipped to be the #GameChangers that t ...
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The Truth & Justice Podcast is listener driven show, devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice. Host, Bob Ruff, investigates potential wrongful conviction and cold cases using a unique crowdsourcing approach. Bob invites listeners to participate in the investigations, as he breaks down a new case in each season in real time. Truth & Justice season 17 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Chris Bynum, and seeks to find true justice for the 5 victims in this horrific ...
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Attorneys Colin Miller and Rabia Chaudry investigate and report on wrongful conviction cases in an effort to exonerate innocent incarcerated defendants.
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The Innocence Project London (IPL) is a pro bono organisation where students work with lawyers and academics to deconstruct claims of innocence from convicted individuals who have exhausted the criminal appeals process, with the aim of submitting applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) .
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What if you or someone you loved were arrested, convicted and incarcerated for a crime --a crime for which you or that person was innocent? What if the lawyer you hired was incompetent and you were out of funds and out of options? What if years and decades had gone by and you or your loved one were still behind bars? Where would you find help? Wrongful conviction in the United States occurs more often than you might think. In 2022, the National Registry of Exonerations recorded 417 people wh ...
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The Big Book Project is a multi-venue reading experience for bibliophiles fascinated by long or dense works of fiction and interested in discussing them with others, one novel at a time. The works selected will be capacious novels from the mid-nineteenth century through today that possess an abundant writing style or complexity in structure and themes. The notion that reading need not be a solitary activity has special resonance with these novels given that there is much to discuss, elaborat ...
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Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2nd, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation’s best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today’s justice system. Through ...
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Miami-based, bookish, eclectic; very nervous; interviews with writers; digressions. Shower thoughts and bar banter. Anxious. You should listen.
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In Season Two of her true crime series, The God Hook, journalist Carol Costello investigates the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings—and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders—and the victims who’ve never received justice. Richard Beasley was convicted of murdering three men and attempting to kill a fourth in the fall of 2011, but before that heinous spree, authorities were building a human trafficking case against him. Now, working with the c ...
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We began with 15 photos, 15 questions and 15 memories; it ended with 15 true stories. Listen to discover 15 writers and the stories we'll never forget. The Memory Project is a narrative storytelling experiment from Zetz Publishing, an affiliate of Columbia Journalism School.
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It starts with a name. A name whispered in an interrogation room, scribbled into police reports, passed along like an absolute that seemed to solve everything—too neatly, too quickly. Then it was a truck. A checkbook. Fingerprints. Suspects. Lies. Like a deadly game of Clue, the very pieces you’d expect to matter most were the ones that slipped between the cracks. And in August 2007, when Danny Harris — a father, veteran, and lifelong Tennessean — was found brutally murdered inside his Memph ...
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Courtroom Confidential is a podcast that takes you inside the courtroom here and abroad on compelling cases featuring exclusive interviews with the attorneys and litigants and showcasing riveting special series such as Inside Innocence with the California Innocence Project, The Right Stuff Series, and Until Court Do Us Part Series on the cautionary tales of divorce in the modern era. Hosted by lawyer Tara Shah and produced by Stiletto Mafia Productions and Cloudcast Media.
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A beloved couple brutally murdered in their home. Their daughter's boyfriend, Jens Soering, confessed to the crime and was sentenced to life in prison. But decades later, DNA evidence tells a different story. So who really killed Derek and Nancy Haysom and why?
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This is Curtain – a podcast where we pull back the blinds to shine a light on the darkest parts of our justice system and ask – who are the victims?Could an Aboriginal man who has served 25 years in prison for Murder be innocent?Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson
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After a groundbreaking event changes the world, all clones— familiar and unknown— must face the consequences. Starring Emmy award-winning actress Tatiana Maslany, Realm presents the official continuation of the hit TV series Orphan Black. “The sequel fans deserve.” —Comicbook.com “Wildly fun, sexy sci-fi.” —Chicago Sun-Times Since their victory against Project Leda eight years ago, the original sestras—Sarah, Alison, Cosima, and those they love—have been free to live quiet, anonymous lives. ...
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In 1991, seven black and five white jurors convicted Troy Davis of murder in the shooting death of Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail. Davis sat on Georgia’s deathrow for 20 years. Leading up to his execution, there were mass protests. Some of Davis’ supporters included Pope Benedict XVI, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and former Republican Congressman Bob Barr of Georiga. Their efforts to stop the execution weren’t successful. On September 21, 2011, the state of Georgia executed Tro ...
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Nationally recognized thought leader, April Dinwoodie, hosts a personal journey while exploring her adoption experience. We follow her as she examines her efforts to find love, identity, family, and connection. Each month April will candidly interview, discuss, and unravel, all matters surrounding adoption.
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A group of friends get together once a month thanks to the wonder of modern technology to discuss one topic. That topic can come in the form of either a question, a subject, a claim, or a statement. The thing is, only one of us knows what that topic is going to be. That person shall henceforth be known as the Dimbleby. (It's a long story.) The Dimbleby has two topics in their pocket. They tell us the first one and then the rest of us have the opportunity to veto it based on a majority vote. ...
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Welcome to the Journal Project, covering the years 1990 to present. In this series, we’ll be diving into personal reflections, memories, and stories captured in journals and songs during my transformative years. I grew up without eletricity from the time I was 10 years old with an religious zealot for a father and a mother into herbalism. My father landed in prison during my Master's degree. My family life had been crumbling for years and now, in my adult years, I was having to rebuild. I ma ...
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Professional firsts, life achievement and more
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Are we ready for the future of work? 1Huddle’s original podcast series tackles all things jobs, innovation, and future of work. Hear from CEOs, coaches, educators, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and startups as they share their experiences, perspective, and advice for today's workforce. Ready to get to work?
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First Mile's Climate Heroes showcases the businesses & start-ups, scientists, academics, activists, and dreamers who are building solutions to the climate crisis. Now in its fourth series, the podcast has welcomed guests from a wide range of backgrounds including Honest Burgers, CanO Water, Brompton Bikes, Keep Britain Tidy, Olio, Vegware & University College London (UCL). We aim to highlight positive and innovative approaches and are optimistic and passionate about reversing climate change. ...
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Innocent until proven guilty or no smoke without fire? Which one accurately describes your perception of the UK Criminal Justice system? What does; “beyond reasonable doubt” mean? Can you ever be sure? In this series, I talk to people who were victims of high profile miscarriage of justice cases including; Michael O'Brien (one of the Cardiff Newsagent Three), John Actie wrongly charged with the murder of Lynette White and remanded for nearly two years until his trial, victims of the Post Off ...
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Hope Is a Dangerous Thing: Inside the Tennessee Innocence Project
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In this bonus episode of Everything They Missed, Stephanie sits down with Tennessee Innocence Project executive director and attorney Jason Gichner for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the reality of wrongful convictions, the burden of hope, and the extraordinary investigation behind Andrew Hayes’s case. From the first red flags to the bombshel…
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December 8, 2025 - Today, Undisclosed speaks to Francisco Serrano, the son of Nelson Serrano, once the oldest man on Florida's death row, wrongfully convicted of four murders. Thank you to this week's sponsors, Rocket Money, Hello Fresh, Quince, and Aura Frames! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Mo…
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In the summer of 1998, FBI agent Bob Hilland reluctantly picked up the phone to call the famous psychic John Edward. Bob didn’t expect much from the call, but he was working on an unsolvable cold case and had nowhere else to turn. What Bob never imagined was that the call would lead to a shattering of all his preconceived notions, a huge break in t…
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S17 Ep20: If Something Should Happen to Me
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14 years after the murders of Sheila, Liz, Amp, Suzanne and Angela, a man who had not been on anyone's radar made some arrangements. He instructed a friend to deliver a package to someone connected to the case, in the event that something should happen to him. Three weeks later...something did. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly…
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Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about the four affidavits that place Shakey at both crime scenes and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versi…
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#553 Lauren Bright Pacheco with Jeff Smith
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On July 9, 2006, at Club Crystal in Waterloo, IA, an individual later identified as Tonye Jackson was shot multiple times and killed on the property. The shooting occurred during active nightclub hours, with multiple patrons present at the scene. Three gunshots along with Jeff Smith’s nickname were audible on a recorded Black Hawk County Jail phone…
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Introducing - The Burden: Death & Deceit in Alliance - Preview
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On April Fools Day 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Alliance, Ohio home. David Thorne, her ex-boyfriend and father of one of her children, was instantly a suspect. Another young man admitted to the murder, and David breathed a sigh of relief, until the confessed murderer fingered David; “He paid me to do it.” David was sente…
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December 1, 2025 - As we wrap up our coverage of the Amanda Lewis case, we end with a fascinating discussion with Amanda herself and some of the other members of the team working to Free Amanda Lewis! Episode scoring music by Epidemic Sound. Theme music by Patrick Cortes and Ramiro Marquez. Thank you to this week's sponsors, Uncommon Goods, Aura Fr…
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Setting Our Holiday and Community Tables with Melissa Guida-Richards
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In this November episode of Born in June, Raised in April: What Adoption Can Teach the World, April sits down with author, educator, and Late Discovery adopted person Melissa Guida-Richards (@adopteethoughts) for a grounding, honest, and deeply human conversation. Fresh off co-hosting the Adoption Changemakers Conference, Melissa returns to reflect…
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3 Ways to Enjoy a Merry Non-Toxic Christmas (Without the Guilt) and Try Something Different
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3 Ways to Enjoy a Merry Non-Toxic Christmas (Without the Guilt) and Try Something DifferentWhile a lot of us are approaching the holidays with excitement and anticipation, there are some of us that look to the holidays with justified gloom and doom.Why?Because often times the people we spend 364 days a year avoiding, we have to deal with during the…
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Bard Prison Initiative: College Behind Bars with Max Kenner and Elias Beltran [Part 2]
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Max Kenner is the founder and director of Bard Prison Initiative which he launched 25 years ago. At Bard College, he is Vice President for Institutional Initiatives and advisor to the President on Public Policy and College Affairs. Currently, he sits on the New York State Council on Community Justice. His awards are many: JFK Presidential Library's…
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#552 Lauren Bright Pacheco with Robert Bintz
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In August 1987, the body of 44-year-old single mother of two, Sandra Lison, was found in the Machickanee Forest in Green Bay, WI. She went missing from her bar the night prior. An autopsy showed that she was strangled and evidence suggested she was raped. Investigators interviewed the bar’s patrons, including brothers, 32-year-old David Bintz and 3…
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SPECIAL - Clever Podcast with Amy Devers Presents: Everything They Missed
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A special episode brought by the Clever Podcast with Amy Devers: When her life collided with a high-profile murder trial, longtime true-crime devotee Stephanie Tinsley found an unexpected path into creative agency and advocacy. After a career in sales and private equity, everything shifted when her husband, attorney Mark Tinsley, was thrust into th…
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November 24, 2025 - Our merch store is live! Limited merch available so place your orders asap! Go to https://www.causeteam.com/shop/detail/undisclosed-toward-justice-merch-shop to place your order. You can also go to your search bar and type causeteam.com and search for Undisclosed. #undisclosed #towardjustice #merch #happyholidays…
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Acknowledging and Making Peace with Your Personal Politics By Knowing Where You Stand
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Acknowledging and Making Peace with Your Personal Politics By Knowing Where You StandEvery interaction is political to some extent.So long as intentions, desires, and motivations are at play, there is something that we're hoping to give, and hoping to gain, from every interaction that we're in.To be social beings is to be a politically-oriented bei…
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3 Self-Soothing Techniques No Matter Your Age or Gender: Learn to take Care of Yourself
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3 Self-Soothing Techniques No Matter Your Age or Gender: Learn to take Care of YourselfSometimes it is the smallest actions that carry the largest impact.When it comes to self-care, there are a significant group of people who trivialize how effective it is to take a few moments each day just to align and re-energize. Those of us who practice self-c…
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Bob reveals a series of four affidavits from witnesses, who were never contacted by the original investigators. All four have direct knowledge about the crimes and who committed them. None of the four are connected to Chris Bynum and none of the four are connected to each other. Reminder, we will be off for the Thanksgiving holiday this week. We wi…
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On July 29th, 2023, in Leongatha, a smalltown in rural Victoria, Australia, family and friends of local woman Erin Patterson sit down for Saturday lunch. On the menu, Beef Wellington. The next day, four of the guests are hospitalized. Doctors suspect death- cap mushroom poisoning. Within a week, three of them will be dead. On November 2nd of that s…
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Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about the DNA found on Sheila Bartee and Elizabeth Daily-Ayers and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free version…
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Bard Prison Initiative: College Behind Bars with Max Kenner and Elias Beltran [Part 1]
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Max Kenner is the founder and director of Bard Prison Initiative which he launched 25 years ago. At Bard College, he is Vice President for Institutional Initiatives and advisor to the President on Public Policy and College Affairs. Currently, he sits on the New York State Council on Community Justice. His awards are many: JFK Presidential Library's…
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#551 Lauren Bright Pacheco with Marvin Grimm Jr.
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On November 22, 1975, a mother reported her three-year-old son missing after seeing him roaming in the vicinity of a wooded area behind their apartment complex in Richmond, VA. His body was found in the river nine miles from his home four days later. The murder garnered tremendous media attention and public outrage, yet the police failed to find a …
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A preview of Carol and Emily's full interview with Richard Beasley's public defender, Rhonda Kotnik. She shares her previous interactions with Beasley, who served as a jailhouse minister and a constant courthouse presence, and shares her perspective on his complex personality, particularly his manipulation of religion to build rapport and exert inf…
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In this episode of The Big Book Project, Lori sits down with novelist and philosopher Mark de Silva to explore his monumental 2022 novel The Logos — a thousand-page meditation on art, perception, capitalism, and the visual texture of contemporary life. A writer steeped in philosophy and the visual arts, Mark reveals how The Logos emerged from nearl…
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November 17, 2025 - While our Season 7 case of The State v. Amanda Lewis has ended, we wanted to kick off the return of TJ Weekly episodes by sharing some interesting extras about this case that didn't make it into the season. Episode scoring music by Epidemic Sound. Theme music by Patrick Cortes and Ramiro Marquez. Thank you to this week's sponsor…
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This episode is all about the forensic evidence that was concealed from the jury and ignored by the prosecution in Chris Bynum's case. Post-conviction investigators uncovered evidence and connections that have opened doors to new leads. Why also learn why some of this evidence may have been ignored by the original investigators. The majority of the…
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Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss and Graddick's closing argument and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour o…
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#550 Lauren Bright Pacheco with Oscar Eagle
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On March 14, 1998, 16-year-old Benjamin Urias was shot in the Pico-Union neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA. The shot was not fatal, but Urias was hospitalized for two days. Urius was member of the 18th Street Gang, and told investigators that the shooter walked with a limp and shouted “Burlington Locos,” the name of another Los Angeles gang. Four day…
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Introducing - Wrongful Conviction with Lauren Bright Pacheco | Season 2
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Six new, inspiring episodes of Wrongful Conviction, hosted by Lauren Bright Pacheco, that celebrate the potential of human connection to empower ordinary people to overcome extraordinary odds and injustices. Real individuals who unexpectedly became one another’s personal heroes by turning tragedy into triumph. Wrongful Conviction with Lauren Bright…
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S7, The State v. Amanda Lewis - Episode 11 - Edge of Seventeen
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November 10, 2025 - The team reports on the four Constitutional violations they've found in the Amanda Lewis case that could set her free after seventeen years of wrongful conviction. Episode scoring music by Epidemic Sound. Theme music by Patrick Cortes and Ramiro Marquez. Thank you to this week's sponsors, Rocket Money, Mint Mobile, and Factor! R…
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