logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2019
15m 59s

A juror's reflections on the death penal...

TED
About this episode

Lindy Lou Isonhood grew up in a town where the death penalty was a fact of life, part of the unspoken culture. But after she served as a juror in a capital murder trial -- and voted "yes" to sentencing a guilty man to death -- something inside her changed. In this engaging and personal talk, Isonhood reflects on the question she's been asking herself in the 25 years since the trial: Am I a murderer?

Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
What would your "deathbed self" tell you today? | Lauren Deeley
What if the key to making better decisions today is getting to know the person you'll become tomorrow? Drawing on psychological research and real-life stories, private wealth advisor Lauren Deeley explores how building a meaningful connection with your "deathbed self" can bring m ... Show More
8m 15s
Mar 9
Do you talk to yourself? Here’s how to harness your inner voice | Ethan Kross (re-release)
Your inner voice is a powerful tool for self-reflection and planning, but it can also trap you in negative thought loops — “chatter,” as psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross calls it. He shares tips for quieting the less helpful aspects of the voice inside your head as wel ... Show More
14m 52s
Mar 8
Sunday Pick: Interview: Aging, menopause, and rethinking fashion for comfort in midlife with Stacy London | from TED Health
“My lens around style doesn’t have anything to do with style anymore — it’s about physicality,” says stylist and fashion consultant Stacy London. “What do I want to be able to do? How do I keep myself strong?” Stacy’s message has resonated for many women, and for this episode, sh ... Show More
53m 30s
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2021
Children Murdered and Parents Accused
<p>From June 17, 1993: Oprah speaks with Cynthia and David Dowaliby who were both put on trial for the murder of their 7-year-old daughter Jaclyn Dowaliby. The couple claimed that she was taken by an intruder. Cynthia was acquitted and David was found guilty and sentenced to 45 y ... Show More
31m 43s
May 2023
“Memorial Day Murder” Allene Lamson Pt. 2
During the funeral of his wife, Allene, David Lamson sat in a jail cell, the prime suspect in her murder. A forensics pioneer came to his defense in an attempt to prove that her death was an accident. But prosecutors felt that between his temper and his alleged affair, he had a m ... Show More
47m 8s
Jan 2024
Women fighting for justice on death row
Nelufar Hedayat meets two criminal defence lawyers who fight for people's lives on death row. Sarah Belal is a barrister and the founder of Justice Project Pakistan. She represents the most vulnerable people on death row in Pakistan and abroad. Andrea Lyon is a lawyer, professor ... Show More
27m 22s
Aug 2019
S3E4: Beautiful Victim or Killer Wife? Mystery and Murder: Analysis By Dr. Phil
Amber Hilberling was charged with second-degree murder in the March 2013 death of her husband, Josh Hilberling, despite her insistence that she acted in self-defense when, during an argument, she pushed him and he fell to his death out a window of their high rise apartment in Tul ... Show More
49m 39s
Feb 2022
Friday 2/18/22 - Former College Athlete Murders High School Friend
<p>Today's True Crime Friday is on the murder of Mikaela Conley. We get into the victim and murderer's past, how the murderer was apart of the search party, the prosecutor's thoughts on the case, and more.</p><br /><p>You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spo ... Show More
24m 9s
Sep 2023
Introducing: Earwitness
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 10 people saw Toforest Johnson four miles away at a popular nightclub called Tee's Place. But detectives zeroed ... Show More
2m 41s
Jun 2024
Marilyn’s Story: A Plea Deal Turned Deadly
Marilyn Mulero was wrongfully suspected of a Chicago gang murder in 1992. Naive to the criminal justice system, she was frightened into signing a statement by threats of the death penalty from law enforcement. Failing to adequately investigate the case, her attorney pressured Mar ... Show More
29m 48s
Nov 2022
Death Row Exclusive: Confronting The Killer
<p>Original Air Date: 11/10/2009</p><p>Eric Wrinkles was sentenced to death for murdering his wife, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Now, the family members of a convicted murderer confront him about his actions and debate whether he should be executed.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Sim ... Show More
36m 50s
Apr 2021
Jury Finds Derek Chauvin Guilty On All Counts In Killing Of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on three counts in the trial over George Floyd's killing. The jury announced their verdict on Tuesday and found Chauvin guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaug ... Show More
11m 35s