101% Innocent: The Untold Story of Donald Rogan Simpson Jr

In this powerful first installment, Rebecca sits down with Donald Rogan Simpson Jr., who has spent over 33 years behind bars for a crime he insists he didn’t commit. In his own words, Donald shares his background, his arrival in Joplin, Missouri, and the events that led to his arrest and wrongful conviction for the murder of J.D. Masters. This episode covers Donald’s early life, his relationship with John Katura and Angie Kirk-Head, and the pivotal moments leading up to Katura’s plea bargain—the moment that changed everything.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Donald’s childhood, travels, and how he ended up in MissouriHow Donald met John Katura and Angie Kirk-HeadThe circumstances leading to the discovery of J.D. Masters’ bodyThe shifting stories and threats that set the stage for Donald’s arrestThe beginning of a nightmare: Donald’s arrest and the buildup to Katura’s plea bargainDonald’s reflections on being targeted and his first experiences inside the justice systemKey Resources & Links:Review the evidence and case files: wrongfullyconvicted-seekingexoneration.comLearn more about justice reform and wrongful convictions: wickedlyjudged.comContact Wickedly Judged: [email protected] | (513) 393-7452How You Can Help:Share this episode and Donald’s story—awareness is the first step to changeVisit Donald’s website to review the evidence and support his fight for exonerationContact Missouri officials and demand a review of Donald’s caseFollow Wickedly Judged for more stories, updates, and ways to join the movement for justice reformSpecial Thanks: Thank you to our sponsor, Veteran Alliance, and to JP Verse of Versefire Records for providing the music for this episode.Remember: Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay hopeful. Because nobody deserves to be wickedly judged.