A Door Left Open

After a guilty verdict and a life sentence, you might expect the story to end. But for Joseph Brooks — and for the family of Linda Madison — the story was far from over.In this episode of The D-Lo Show, host Ryan “D-Lo” DeLozier unpacks what happened after the trial. From appeals and legal motions to an unexpected prison escape and recapture, this episode traces the twists and turns that followed Joseph Brooks’ conviction.How did the system respond to Brooks’ shifting stories, and what questions still linger nearly fifty years later?Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, domestic violence, and gun violence. For support, call or text 988 or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788.