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Free Jane

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Bob Dorotik
Jane Dorotik
Criminal Justice System
DNA Testing
Criminal Justice Reform
Prison Advocacy
California State Capitol
Innocence Project
Forensic Science
Prison Conditions
California Institution For Women
Advocacy
Inmates Rights
Senate Bill 300
San Diego Sheriff's Crime Lab
San Diego Sheriff's Homicide Department
Non-Smoking Policies
Drug Dealing In Prisons
Harsh Sentences
Women's Rights

On Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, Jane Dorotik’s husband Bob went out for a run and never came back. He was found dead by the side of the road early the next morning, and Jane’s life changed forever. Three days later, she was arrested for his murder. Over the next two decades Jane would become a convict, a martyr, an advocate, and she would play a key role in exposing fatal flaws in the criminal justice s... more

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We still have no strong leads on who actually killed Bob Dorotik. This episode goes through how DNA evidence led to Jane’s charges finally being dismissed, and why that same DNA evidence can’t lead police to the actual killer. It also looks at what’s... more

The bad science in Jane’s case has implications for many other cases in San Diego County as well. The work of Jane’s lawyers led the District Attorney’s office to send out a Brady letter to defense attorneys warning them that evidence used in other c... more

Popular culture and the media are obsessed with forensic science. There are TV shows, podcasts and documentaries devoted to it. But much of that science does not always hold up to scrutiny, especially as our technology advances. Things like bite mark... more

Jane Dorotik’s luck had finally begun to change. While she was still in prison for her husband’s murder, she was able to get the attention of lawyers with the Innocence Project. They reviewed her case and found much of the evidence and scientific ana... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Cavaluzzi
Defense attorney based in LA and part of Jane's legal team from the Innocence Project
Episode: Episode 5: How forensic science is used
O'Nell Soto
Newspaper reporter who covered the trial for the Union Tribune
Episode: Episode 5: How forensic science is used
Mayhola Andria
DNA expert brought in by Paula Mitchell and her team
Episode: Episode 5: How forensic science is used
Connie Leyva
State senator representing Chino, advocate for women's rights
California State Senate
Episode: Episode 3: Jane’s time in prison

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Katie Heysen
Host with a focus on criminal justice reform and wrongful convictions, bringing personal insights from the stories shared.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Very interesting case

    This was a very interesting case. I wish though it went into much more detail about the forensics and the issues. The episodes are just too short and skimmed over a lot. Also one production issue, the commercial breaks. The commercial breaks are in the middle of sentences and extremely jarring. Some of the commercials are for the podcast itself and there’s no distinction or break in the flow, the same voice starts giving a summary of the podcast and you’re like okay I guess this is an ad for the... more

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    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners find the series compelling, particularly its focus on true crime and justice reform.

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#51
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Apple Podcasts
#146
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The content encompasses the gripping true story of Jane Dorotik, who was wrongfully convicted for her husband's murder. It examines her tumultuous journey from being a suspect to becoming a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform. Key themes include the exploration of the flaws in the legal system, the challenges of forensic science, and the impact of wrongful convictions on individuals and their families. Notably, the series emphasizes Jane's transformation through her advocacy work, specifically highlighting her efforts to bring attention to the systemic issues that lead to her imprisonment and the ongoing fight for justice for others in similar situations.

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