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Forgivness from an unlikley place P1 - Demel Dukes
Manage episode 490366945 series 3412892
On December 11, 2000, Hani Zebib was fatally shot while working in his Detroit convenience store — a dream he had built after fleeing war-torn Lebanon in search of a better life. Among the young men involved in the robbery that day was Demel Dukes. Though Demel never pulled the trigger, he was sentenced to life without parole under the felony murder rule — a controversial legal doctrine that allows for harsh sentences even when a person didn’t carry out the killing themselves.
But what makes this story different isn’t just the law — it’s what happened after.
More than two decades later, the family of Hani Zebib have done something remarkable: they’ve forgiven Demel. In fact, they now advocate for his release.
In this powerful new series, Jack Laurence explores the layers of Demel’s life — from growing up surrounded by love but drawn into the streets, to the heartbreaking events that led to that fatal day.
It’s a story about loss, the justice system, and perhaps most importantly, the transformative power of forgiveness.
If you've ever questioned whether true redemption is possible, this is the story you need to hear.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
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305 episodes
Manage episode 490366945 series 3412892
On December 11, 2000, Hani Zebib was fatally shot while working in his Detroit convenience store — a dream he had built after fleeing war-torn Lebanon in search of a better life. Among the young men involved in the robbery that day was Demel Dukes. Though Demel never pulled the trigger, he was sentenced to life without parole under the felony murder rule — a controversial legal doctrine that allows for harsh sentences even when a person didn’t carry out the killing themselves.
But what makes this story different isn’t just the law — it’s what happened after.
More than two decades later, the family of Hani Zebib have done something remarkable: they’ve forgiven Demel. In fact, they now advocate for his release.
In this powerful new series, Jack Laurence explores the layers of Demel’s life — from growing up surrounded by love but drawn into the streets, to the heartbreaking events that led to that fatal day.
It’s a story about loss, the justice system, and perhaps most importantly, the transformative power of forgiveness.
If you've ever questioned whether true redemption is possible, this is the story you need to hear.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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