Best 20 Innocence Project Podcasts

The Undisclosed podcast investigates wrongful convictions, and the U.S. criminal justice system, by taking a closer look at the perpetration of a crime, its investigation, the trial, and ultimate verdict... and finding new evidence that never made it to court. more

The Truth & Justice Podcast is listener driven show, devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice. Host, Bob Ruff, investigates potential wrongful conviction and cold cases using a unique crowdsourcing approach. Bob invites listeners to participate in the investigations, as he breaks down a new case in each season in real time. Truth & Justice season 15 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Jodi (Joseph) Hill, and the divide between the people of Benton Harbor Michigan and the police force tasked with serving and protecting them. more

Suspect is an investigative series about mislaid justice and the kinds of weighty decisions that detectives, lawyers, and jurors make every day - decisions that, once made, are almost impossible to reverse.Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark follows Leon Benson, who spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people who knew what really happened had never been allowed to speak? Suspect Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark is the story of two victims: one murdered, one sentenced to life. Follow host Matt Shaer and attorney Lara Bazelon as they investigate how the justice system failed both Leon and Kasey, and who the real killer might be. Join this unprecedented look inside the attempt to overturn a wrongful conviction and find out if justice will finally be served.Binge all episodes of Suspect exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting www.wondery.com/links/suspect/ now.  more

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

In 2007, Chris Vaughn was arrested during a funeral for his wife and three children. He would be tried and convicted of their murders. To this day he maintains no memory of what occurred that tragic day 20 years ago. Murder in Illinois follows the complicated circumstances that led to Vaughn's conviction, as well as the forensic evidence his supporters believe proves his innocence- in attempt to answer one question: Who killed the Vaughn family? more

On seasons 1 and 2, we took a deep look into policing and criminal justice in America. This season on The Untold Story, we go even further, with three investigations of injustice happening in your own backyard. From executive producer Jay Ellis and Lemonada Media, this season covers how we can fix the humanitarian crisis happening at Rikers Island; why your tax dollars are funding software that leads to over policing in our most vulnerable communities; and the racist roots of the debunked medical term excited delirium. Host Travon Free talks to real people who have experienced the effects first-hand, as well as lawyers, organizers, and city officials who are all part of the effort to answer the question: How can we hold our most powerful institutions accountable? more

Beyond Prisons is a podcast on justice, mass incarceration, and prison abolition. Hosted by @phillyprof03 & @bsonenstein more

Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and chat about necessary legal reforms to restore our democratic legitimacy and improve the lives of all people. more

Rattling the Bars puts the voices of the people most harmed by our system of mass incarceration at the center of our reporting on the fight to end it. The show was founded by the late Black Panther and political prisoner Marshall 'Eddie' Conway, and is now hosted by Charles Hopkins, better known as Mansa Musa, who himself spent 48 years behind bars.Rattling the Bars offers an honest look at the lives of prisoners, returning citizens, their families, and their communities. With Rattling the Bars, by presenting hard data and real-life stories, we examine and seek to shift public opinion around the misconception that incarceration, punishment, and increased policing make cities safer—the truth of which has been disproven by countless studies. The series examines the history and root causes of the current so-called justice system. It showcases individuals and communities nationwide who are grappling with real solutions to problems created by the prison-industrial complex.Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletter more

As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's.COLD RED A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.comRay joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau's Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in AmericanHistory. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery.'Cops don't solve cases, the community does!''The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.' -Ray CarrJames Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com'Fitz' was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz. more

Davis Vanguard Podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more. 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

Charity Talks is the podcast designed to help people learn about great local, national and international nonprofits through interviews with their leaders, and highlights inspirational people making a huge impact in the world. more

THE MOMENT THAT BIRTH THIS MOVEMENT....was 'The Justice for Gerard Movement' GERARD WAS WRONGFULLY CONVICTED OF A CRIME HE DID NOT DO!www.change.org/Justice4GerardOUR GOAL IS TO BRING AWARENESS TO NOT ONLT THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF GERARD HAYCRAFT... WE ALSO WANT TO SHINE THE LIGHT ON OTHERS WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN WRONGFULLY CONVICTED. TO ORGANIZE AND EDUCATE COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE NEED TO DISRUPT SYSTEMS, POLICIES AND PATTERNS THAT LEAD TO WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS WE WILL ALSO USE THIS SAFE SPACE.. RAISE TO AWARENESS OF ISSUES....SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER FOR THE NEED OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM!! more

If you're tired of speculation, fake news and dramatisation, you'll find this podcast a refreshing go-to for the White House Farm tragedy, and the latest in the appeal of Jeremy Bamber. Here you'll find the truth as it is documented with exclusive material from Jeremy Bamber and his new application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. We're his official campaign group (JBIC) who have produced interesting and accurate podcasts with updates each week. These episodes will include access to the defence case papers, police and Home Office files, statements, and police investigations, as well as content from Jeremy Bamber's legal team and forensic scientists. For the latest in the case as it happens, join us to discover the man, the case, the facts. (Content, Yvonne Hartley & Jeremy Bamber; Editing, Sarah Hanover; with contributions from Heidi Hawkins, Philip Walker & Lorna Lake; continuity, Jill McCarlie & Emma Morris; Produced by Smaller Voices Studio for ©JB Campaign Ltd.)  more

Hear about the changing landscape of criminal justice reform from those most directly impacted. Our discussions range from analysis of the political landscape (local, state and federal), engaging in the promise of abolitionist praxis and of course, elevating the voices of formerly incarcerated people. more

Inspired by the old Negro spiritual that became an anthem of faith-driven activism and a call for justice and belonging during the civil rights movement, The Welcome Table symbolizes an inviting space where all voices are heard, valued, and engaged in meaningful dialogue. This podcast brings together inspiring individuals to explore the critical issues shaping law, justice, and belonging in our communities today.Through thought-provoking conversations, host Max Gaston, Director of Dignity, Solidarity, and Subsidiarity at Notre Dame Law School, fosters understanding, challenges assumptions, and illuminates the intersections of fairness, dignity, and solidarity in our workplaces, institutions, legal system, and daily lives.Rooted in a deep respect for identity and experience, The Welcome Table is more than just a podcast—it's an open invitation. A call to pull up a chair, listen, and take part in conversations that shape our shared humanity. more

The Transform Justice podcast throws light on the hidden corners of the criminal justice system. Each episode, we focus on one aspect of the justice system and ask if it's fair and what can be done to make it better. Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, humane, open and effective justice system.Website: www.transformjustice.org.ukTwitter: @TransformJust1Email: policy@transformjustice.org.ukThe Transform Justice podcast is hosted by Penelope Gibbs and Rob Allen and produced and edited by Alexandra Kimmons. more

Our newest podcast, 'The Good Whale,' is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleSerial Productions makes narrative podcasts that have transformed the medium. Sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter to find out about new shows, get behind the scenes stories, and see photos and videos you can't see on a podcast. To get full access to Serial Productions shows, and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts. Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com'Serial' began in 2014 as a spinoff of the public radio show 'This American Life.' In 2017, we formed Serial Productions when we launched the podcast 'S-Town.' Since then, Serial Productions has produced every season of 'Serial' along with shows like 'Nice White Parents,' 'The Trojan Horse Affair,' 'The Coldest Case in Laramie,' 'The Retrievals' and more. In 2020, we joined the New York Times Company. Our shows have reached many millions of listeners and have won nearly every major journalism award for audio, including the first-ever Peabody Award given to a podcast. more