Blackbird to Backstory: Larry Hall, Twins, and Troubled Confessions

This episode examines the true-story inspirations behind the show Blackbird, focusing on Larry Dwayne Hall — his twin birth injury, alleged confessions and recantations, and the complexities of proving insanity in court. We also discuss the undercover operation that enlisted an inmate to win Hall's trust, the prison and psychiatric placement systems, and broader questions about how the justice system treats people with severe mental illness.