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Toforest Johnson
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Bone Valley
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Alabama
Death Row
Brady V. Maryland
Drug Policy
Southern Center For Human Rights
Jefferson County
Wrongful Convictions
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Jessica Currin
Susan Galbraith
Death Penalty
Kentucky
Graves County
Birmingham
Criminal Justice System

One July night in 1995, Deputy Sheriff William G. Hardy was shot behind the Crown Sterling Suites hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. At the same time as the murder, at least ten people saw Toforest Johnson four miles away, at a popular nightclub called Tee's Place. But detectives zeroed in on him as a main suspect in Deputy Hardy’s murder anyway, ultimately resulting in Toforest being tried, convicted,... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 640 ratings
  • Amazing Reporting

    This podcast is extremely well done. The prosecutors on this case should be held accountable- what they did in this case is disgraceful. Do we have an update on the request for the files? The podcast mentioned the FBI wouldn’t release the files until 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheyKeepRejectingMyNickName
    United Statesa month ago
  • Miscarriage of justice

    This series blew my mind. Phenomenal reporting and a truly harrowing story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TT from TT
    United States3 months ago
  • Fascinating but drawn out

    Very interesting story but it’s overly detailed with repeated information. Could be shorter.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JessDarling79
    Canada5 months ago
  • Disgraceful

    Tony Richardson is a disgrace to the badge. That man lies and lies and does not own up his to his actions. A bully

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a10555
    United States5 months ago
  • Outstanding journalism

    This is a devastating story of what, it seems clear by the end, was a rushed conviction with no evidence.

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Listeners frequently describe the storytelling as compelling and emotionally resonant, often encouraging others to listen and advocate for justice.
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The podcast provides incredibly impactful investigative journalism, shedding light on critical failures in the justice system.

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The content encompasses a compelling exploration of wrongful convictions, particularly focusing on the harrowing case of Toforest Johnson, a man wrongfully sentenced to death based on questionable testimony and a flawed legal process. Investigative journalist Beth Shelburne delves into the intricate details of the case, revealing the systemic failures in the American criminal justice system that allowed an innocent man to be condemned.

What sets this narrative apart is the access to crucial players involved in the case, including detectives, prosecutors, and witnesses, providing a multi-faceted perspective on the events that led to the conviction. The unsettling questions raised about the death penalty and the integrity of the justice syst... more

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