Wrongful Conviction

Hey guys!

Long time no talk. This semester, I'm taking some communication classes and for one of my assignments I need to have an ongoing social media project. So I've decided to bring the good ol' blog back to do some reviews on things that I've really enjoyed.

The lucky topic of this post is my favorite podcast right now. *cue dramatic music here*

Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom

Here's a little blurb on their website explaining the podcast:

"Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom is a podcast about tragedy, triumph, unequal justice and actual innocence. Based on the files of the lawyers who freed them. Wrongful Conviction features interviews with men and women who have spent decades in prison for crimes they did not commit - some of them had even been sentenced to death. These are their stories."

If that doesn't tie you in...I won't say you have problems, but you might.

Jokes.

I'm super busy and focused at work...no really, I am! I love music and am grateful I have the opportunity to put my headphones in and jam while doing my work, but the monotony of music all day every day can only last so long.

So there I began my journey to find the perfect podcast.

Through my own searching, I came across this one on Spotify and immediately was hooked as I love a good murder mystery. I listened to the same podcast FOUR TIMES IN ONE DAY! You can't blame me. I wanted to understand every detail and seriously, it's just THAT GOOD.

What's catching about these podcasts is that they are told in first person. These insane happenings are being told by the ones who lived them.

A few words of caution: some episodes I'll give you the "viewers discretion" sign.

Some episodes have pretty intense language and the guests on each episode share some very dark stories along with the injustices that happened to them.

What gives us the light at the end of the tunnel, you ask? These innocent people are freed and some even lived to tell the tale.

How do these people get out?

It's called the Innocence Project.

The Innocence Project has been around for 25 years. Here are some of the things they've accomplished within that time:

350 DNA exonerations to date.
50 states with access to post-conviction DNA testing
25 states that record interrogations to date
20 states with improved eyewitness procedures to date.

That is so amazing. After already spending years in prison, some of the people telling their stories are finally given a second hearing. Although this is good news, sometimes it takes many years for the falsely accused to actually get a second hearing. For instance, it took one man 8 years to get his second trial after already spending over 10 years in jail. Think of that wasted time!

Take a second and think about your life for the past 8 years. Think about the things you've accomplished, the things you've done or maybe haven't done. Now imagine being innocent and spending 8 years in a prison cell for a crime you didn't commit. Now think about that same scenario but for 15 years...25 years...Now add on the poor image society has given you, all as a result of being wrongly convicted.

PEOPLE LIVE THIS!

I could go on and on about how wonderful they are and get into specifics of stories, but I would hate to spoil it for the rest of you.

SO. What are you waiting for? Click the links below to start your new addiction.

You're welcome.


Wrongful Conviction Podcast
http://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/wrongful-conviction-with-jason-flom/

Innocence Project
https://www.innocenceproject.org/

Until next time,

Aubs