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Wrongful Conviction

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Wrongful Conviction
Criminal Justice Reform
Innocence Project
Criminal Justice System
Wrongful Convictions
Murder
Eyewitness Testimony
Death Penalty
Exoneration
True Crime
Judicial System
Bone Valley
Justice System
Prison Reform
False Confessions
Family Dynamics
Rikers Island
DNA Testing
Gang Violence
Crime

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 no... more

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One evening in March, 2003, a fire broke out in Deborah Nicholls' Colorado Springs, CO home, killing her three children. Her husband suffered significant burns, but escaped. After a 2-year investigation, it was determined that the fire was not accide... more

Ronald Miller and Lori Johnson of Rockford, IL had a daughter, G.M., in 2010. In 2015, several days after an argument between Johnson and Miller in which Miller threatened to sue Johnson for full custody, Johnson reported Miller to DCFS. Shortly afte... more

Baltimore, Maryland likes to call itself Charm City. But you have to wonder: Is the nickname ironic? Consider one of the city's star cops, a sergeant so accomplished that he earned his own nickname, the Golden Boy. But Golden Boy led a double life.... more

On April 11, 1993, a riot broke out at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, OH, primarily due to tensions between the prisoners and the guards. The riot went on for 11 days resulting in 10 deaths and millions of dollars in damages. ... more

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Recent Guests

Deborah Miller
Ronnie's sister
Family member
Episode: #586 Jason Flom with Ronnie Miller
Keith LaMar
Death row inmate, artist, author, and subject of the Lucasville case
Lucasville Prison, Ohio
Episode: #585 Jason Flom with Keith LaMar
Tysheem Crocker
Incarcerated individual and case subject
Pennsylvania case (post-conviction)
Episode: #584 Jason Flom with Tysheem Crocker
Carl Miller
Man who was wrongfully convicted in the Crown Heights rabbi murder case and later exonerated
Episode: #583 Jason Flom with Carl Miller
Pierre Rushing
Man wrongfully convicted, subject of the episode
Incarcerated individual
Episode: #581 Jason Flom with Pierre Rushing
Marvin Liu
Post-conviction defense attorney
Criminal defense attorney
Episode: #581 Jason Flom with Pierre Rushing
Lauren Richardson
Oakland resident, witness and partner in Pierre's case
Personal associate in case
Episode: #581 Jason Flom with Pierre Rushing
Anthony Apanovitch
Death row exoneree and subject of the episode
Ohio inmate (exonerated)
Episode: #580 Jason Flom with Anthony Apanovitch
Daniel Holtzclaw
Former Oklahoma City Police Officer
Oklahoma City Police Department
Episode: #579 Jason Flom with Daniel Holtzclaw

Hosts

Jason Flom
Host with Lava for Good / Wrongful Conviction; founding Innocence Project board member; long-time advocate and interviewer.
Maggie Freleng
Co-host and Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer.
Lauren Bright Pacheco
Co-host; Emmy Award-winning writer, producer and podcast host.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • Speechless!!!

    I did not expect to like this podcast, because I just do not deal with injustice very well. The thought of having to listen to these innocent people go through DECADES OF HELL ON EARTH just made me so angry. Even though they are exonerated in the end, I didn’t think I could handle it. Let me tell you, I WAS WRONG! As angry as I get for these wrongfully accused, convicted, imprisoned (usually) men…I REJOICE in the tables turning and JUSTICE, TRUE JUSTICE FINALLY BEING SERVED!!! Listening to episo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    True Crime Savant
    United States2 months ago
  • There’s so much good here

    Thank you for making us aware of the innocent that are convicted. I’m so sorry this could be done from our legal system.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill-Grad
    United States4 months ago
  • Blown away

    This podcast has blown me away, I never knew so many people could spend so much time in prison for something they didnt do. So unfair.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimejunkie52
    United States5 months ago
  • Big fan

    Big fan of the show, the interviews, the heartbreaking but inspiring stories, the work done by all of the Innocence Networks around the country - everyone must be informed and speak up for real Justice for the wrongfully convicted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dmattes49
    United States6 months ago
  • Tragically brilliant!!

    I love this podcast, I can't believe so many innocent people are locked away. I have so much respect for these people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fi1977
    United Kingdom7 months ago

Listeners Say

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The host delivers compassionate, thorough interviews that illuminate injustices and reform needs.
Listeners praise emotional storytelling and rigorous case analysis; some critique episode pacing or bias.
Guests are credible, with strong legal and investigative backgrounds; production quality is high.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#119
Israel/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#153
Argentina/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#182
India/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#585 Jason Flom with Keith LaMar
Q: What is the core claim Keith and his team are making about the trial and witnesses?
They argue that the trial was unfair due to withheld exculpatory statements, altered witness testimonies, and Brady violations that prevented a proper defense and improperly implicated Keith.
#575 Jason Flom with Larry DeLisle
Q: What was the impact of the public and media scrutiny on Larry DeLisle's case?
Media coverage amplified the perception of guilt, influencing jurors and public opinion even before the court could consider the evidence, making it harder to obtain a fair trial.
Introducing - Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry
Q: Fear to say this was the biggest case of your career?
Yes, sir, it felt like a watershed moment in terms of the complexity, severity, and public attention surrounding the case.
Introducing - Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry
Q: That was your first murder case?
Yes, sir, it was framed as such a defining moment in the career, marking the beginning of a long, challenging investigation into the case.
#574 Jason Flom with Alexis Ke'Erica Martin
Q: Can you walk us through the night of the offense and how you were involved in the events surrounding your trafficker?
Ke'Erica explains the dynamics of the night, her role within the trafficking situation, and how the ensuing robbery and violence led to the death, emphasizing how she felt legally culpable despite not intending harm.

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Listeners are drawn to deep-dive true-crime and justice reform stories, often focusing on wrongful convictions, legal process, and post-conviction advocacy. Episodes combine first-person accounts from exonerees or case subjects with insights from attorneys, investigators, and scholars, offering a balanced look at systemic failures and pathways to reform. The show stands out for high-empathy storytelling, rigorous legal context, and ongoing coverage of notable exonerations, making it valuable for professionals seeking case studies in due process, investigative journalism, and nonprofit impact in the justice space.

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2. Earwitness
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4. Betrayal Weekly
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Wrongful Conviction launched 10 years ago and published 609 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Wrongful Conviction include:

1. Deborah Miller
2. Keith LaMar
3. Tysheem Crocker
4. Carl Miller
5. Pierre Rushing
6. Marvin Liu
7. Lauren Richardson
8. Anthony Apanovitch

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