As we come to the end of season one, reporter Tessa Kramer is left with some lingering questions. How are the injustices we've seen in this story woven into the DNA of our criminal legal system? Is there hope for genuine reform? And what role can forensics play?
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Apr 2023
A Note from Tessa on Evan Gershkovich
The final episode of our first season is coming soon, but first: a message from Tessa on the arrest of her friend, Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who is wrongfully detained in Russia. For more information, visit www.freegershkovich.com.
4m 38s
Apr 2023
Ch. 11 - Repress It, Suppress It
The case of Earl Washington left a permanent stain on Virginia’s state crime lab. What does this case, and its aftermath, reveal about the lab's record of reviewing misconduct within its own four walls? More information on the case of Earl Washington Jr.: https://innocenceproject ... Show More
34m 4s
Nov 2023
How Important Is It for Kohberger Jury to Visit the Actual Crime Scene?
Could revisiting a crime scene years later alter the course of a high-profile murder trial? This is the crux of a recent debate stirred by the decision to potentially dismantle a crucial piece of evidence: the home on King Road, Moscow, Idaho, where four university students were ... Show More
5m 47s
Nov 2023
Can Jury Tampering Be Proven in Alex Murdaugh Trial?
Is the quest for justice in the Alex Murdaugh case blurring the lines between right and wrong, and revealing deep-seated issues within the South Carolina legal system? These are the questions that Tony Brueski and former defense attorney, Lori Hellis, tackle in a recent episode o ... Show More
8m 48s
Dec 2023
Will Becky Hill & Her Son Single-Handedly Vacate Alex Murdaugh's Murder Conviction?
Is it mere coincidence, or are there deeper connections in the unfolding Alex Murdaugh saga, particularly in the wake of his son's recent wiretapping charges? The Murdaugh case, already a labyrinth of legal complexities, has taken another perplexing turn with the involvement of C ... Show More
3m 53s
Nov 2023
Why Did the FBI Dig Back into The Idaho Murder House?
Can you imagine standing in the very place where a grisly crime took place? What would it do to your understanding of the event, your feelings towards the accused, or the victims who lost their lives? This is the reality faced by jurors in high-profile criminal cases, and it was ... Show More
7m 20s
Aug 2023
Offbeat: True Crime Story Time
Offbeat is The Murder Sheet's audio opinion column. It's where we give you our takes on topics in crime. In this episode, we'll talk about our collective bias toward interesting stories, the shortcomings of storytelling in the true crime genre, and how it influences how we all th ... Show More
54m 26s