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 not commit. Some have been fully exonerated and reunited with family and friends while others continue to languish, with some even facing execution on death row. Each episode peels back the layers behind the stories of those who have found themselves caught in a legal system gone wrong, with illuminating insights from lawyers and leading experts sharing their in-depth knowledge about each case, from prison visits and courtroom battles to reexamined crime scenes and witness interviews. This gripping series reveals the tragedy of injustice…as well as the triumph that is possible when people step up and demand change. more

On a pitch-dark night in April 1989, a young man named Chip Flynn was shot in a Florida orange grove. His ex-girlfriend Kim was the only surviving witness and claimed a Black man had robbed, kidnapped, and killed Chip. A year later, Crosley Green was sentenced to death by an all-white jury for Flynn's murder—a crime Green insists he didn't commit. '48 Hours' correspondent Erin Moriarty has followed this controversial case for 25 years, delving into inconsistencies — from coerced confessions to allegations of a racial hoax — that challenge the integrity of the verdict. Now, Moriarty shares exclusive recordings and new interviews with forensic experts, legal analysts, and Green himself from prison. Murder in the Orange Grove, an 8-episode series from '48 Hours,' offers the most comprehensive deep dive into this shocking case that leaves one man fighting desperately for his freedom.Murder in the Orange Grove is a Webby nominee! Show your support for the series and vote for Candyman for best Crime & Justice podcast here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice more

Prison Radio records and broadcasts the voices of prisoners, centering their analyses and experiences in the movements against mass incarceration and state repression. more

On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown, where UnitedHealth Group was hosting an investor event. The suspect, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was arrested on December 9, 2024, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and charged with Thompson's murder. In UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder: The Luigi Mangione Case , we delve into the intricate details of this high-profile crime. Through comprehensive research and exclusive interviews, we explore the backgrounds of both Thompson and Mangione, seeking to understand the motivations and circumstances that led to this tragic event. We'll examine Mangione's alleged manifesto criticizing the U.S. healthcare system, the evidence presented by law enforcement, and the ensuing legal battles. Additionally, we shed light on Brian Thompson's life, his role at UnitedHealthcare, and the impact of his untimely death on the industry and beyond. Join us as we navigate the complexities of this case, analyzing the intersection of personal grievance, corporate responsibility, and the broader implications for the American healthcare system. Uncover the truth behind the headlines in the Luigi Mangione case. more

Examining issues in the death penalty system. Brought to you by the Death Penalty Information Center, a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. more

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, and sentenced to death. For over a quarter century, Toforest has been confined to a 5' by 8' cell on Alabama's death row.In 2019, investigative journalist Beth Shelburne began covering the case, going down a disturbing rabbit hole revealing many unsettling facts that cast grave doubts about Toforest's guilt. The facts she found tear at the very foundation of the American criminal justice system: No eyewitnesses or physical evidence tied Toforest to the murder; the state tried to convict a different man for the same crime; and perhaps most disturbing of all, Toforest's conviction relied on an 'earwitness' a woman who claimed to have eavesdropped on an incriminating phone call, a woman whom prosecutors paid for her testimony, in secret. That payment was not disclosed to the jury, Toforest, or his lawyers until after he had been on death row for 17 years.From the team behind the award-winning hit podcast Bone Valley, Lava for Good's Earwitness is an 8-episode docuseries that asks the question, 'How did an innocent man end up on death row — and why is the state still trying to execute him over the objection of the prosecutor who put him there?' Shelburne's unprecedented access to key players—the lead detective, lead prosecutor, witnesses, jurors, and the earwitness herself— illuminate a story filled with disturbing twists, frustrating ambiguities, and shocking admissions. The story of Toforest Johnson and the state's enthusiasm for the death penalty in the face of such troubling evidentiary flaws brings to light the failings of a criminal justice system run amok.Earwitness is available every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts. To hear episodes 1 week early and ad free, subscribe to Lava for Good+ on Apple Podcasts. more

Torture. Execution. Death. Listen as two die-hard fans chat about some of history's most gruesome death sentences. From famous queens and kings to the uncommon names in history, no conviction will be left untouched. Try not to lose your head over this comical approach to the shocking and disturbing stories of treason and crime (whether found guilty or not).  more

Step behind the walls of Folsom Prison where author and criminal justice professional, April Moore, delves into the haunting, yet profoundly human stories of the 93 men executed between 1895 and 1937. Join us as we explore the paradoxes of justice, taking a deeper look at the death penalty, and re-humanizing those that history might have left behind. One to two new episodes each month; Fridays. apriljmoore.substack.com more

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/deathrow/subscribeThe only podcast hosted live from Death Row. William A Noguera has been on San Quentin Prison's notorious Death Row for over thirty years. During that time he's seen things that few have seen, or should see. Matt Ralston co-hosts the show. Matt is not in prison, though, some people think he should be.Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/deathrowdiariesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathrowdiaries/ more

I tell true death penalty case stories, and at the same time I cook that criminals last requested meal before they were executed 🍔🪑⚡ I'm your host, Colson Davis, an amateur chef, a true crime junkie and a music and video producer. I write these recipes in my blog and give them to you, so you can enjoy the meals the killers and criminals of the past ate before their sentences were served 🪑⚡️🍗 Come join me and tastefully enjoy true crime; yes.. pun intended😋 more

Jamell Demons, also known as the up-and-coming rapper YNW Melly, gained notoriety in the hip hop world for both his shocking lyrics and his criminal exploits. Although he has never denied his past convictions, Melly adamantly denies any involvement in the gruesome murders of two of his best friends in 2018.'Murder on My Mind: The YNW Melly Double Murder Trial' features Law&Crime's extensive coverage of the Florida death penalty case, explores the circumstances leading up to the murders of two young men, and the mistrials of the man accused of killing them. YNW Melly's first and second trials both ended in hung juries, and as of February 2024, his trial is paused and awaiting adjudication of the inclusion of digital evidence: a 20-minute documentary about his own life, which prosecutors say is evidence he was at the scene of the crime in question.Binge all episodes of Murder on My Mind ad-free on Wondery+ by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial now by visiting https://wondery.com/links/murder-on-my-mind-ynw-melly-double-murder-trial/ now. more

Co Host KaLynn tells Co Host Brooke about a death row inmate from Texas, their crime, and their final words. 

Cousins By Blood is a true crime podcast investigation, unfolding episode by episode. In 2000, Ivan Cantu was arrested for the murders of his cousin James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen, James's fiancé. Now 20 years later, questions about Ivan's guilt or innocence remain and the case has been reinvestigated. New suspects are uncovered, new evidence has been discovered, and the clock is ticking to Ivan's Execution Day. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support more

Life was never easy for Franklin Davis, and now he finds himself locked up in a cell on Texas death row. Discover what led him here—and what gives him hope despite the darkest of circumstances—through a series of phone conversations with an unlikely pen pal. New episodes released every Wednesday. To learn more about Death Row Support Project, visit brethren.org/drsp more

The Row covers the lives of inmates who are on, or have been on death row, their alleged crimes, and the controversies surrounding their convictions. Each episode examines the details of a specific case, exploring the complexities of the criminal justice system, questions of guilt and innocence, and the moral dilemmas of capital punishment. The Row challenges listeners to confront the human stories behind the headlines and rethink the death penalty in America. more

True crime stories from death row inmates that have been executed and the gruesome tales that led to their convictions. #RideTheLightning more