EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 35 MIN
Cold Justice or No Justice? Pt. 1 – Ep. 78
from Crisis & Consequences · host Escape Pod
A man convicted of capital murder claims his innocence and points to suppressed evidence and manipulated informant testimony as factors in his conviction. A prosecutor renowned for her dramatic courtroom presentations and role on a true crime television show claims she got the right man. Draw your own conclusions as The Escape Pod launches a two-part series examining the reliability of circumstantial evidence and the ethical responsibilities of prosecutors. Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers: Topic #1 2:44 The importance of the narrative Topic #2 6:18 April 1999: The crime Topic #3 14:37 2001: A new prosecutor enters the scene Topic #4 25:32 “Cold Justice” Topic #5 30:30 Escapism, co-host-style Resources & Links Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Texas Death Row Inmate Appeals Court Restores Death Sentence of Bank Robber Convicted of Murdering Five People Texas Federal Judge Overturns Death-Row Prisoner’s Conviction Cold Case Killer Kelly Siegler Is a True-Crime Celebrity. Did She Frame an Innocent Man for Murder? Texas Political Prisoner: The Case for Ronald Jeffrey Prible Jr.'s Exoneration The Intercept Newsletter Cold Justice S02E15 Sunspot Highway Land of Entrapment Blog Unreasonable Doubt: Did Kelly Siegler Really Railroad an Innocent Man Eight Years Ago? Prible v. Lumpkin: Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in Support of Petitioner Prible v. Lumpkin: Brief in Opposition Ronald Prible Jr. Photo: Texas Department of Criminal Justice David Temple sentencing: Former HS Coach Sentenced to Life for Murder of Pregnant Wife CBS News: Belinda Temple Murder Case Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: [email protected] Submit listener stories: [email protected] On Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos
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A man convicted of capital murder claims his innocence and points to suppressed evidence and manipulated informant testimony as factors in his conviction. A prosecutor renowned for her dramatic courtroom presentations and role on a true crime television show claims she got the right man. Draw your own conclusions as The Escape Pod launches a two-part series examining the reliability of circumstantial evidence and the ethical responsibilities of prosecutors. Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers: Topic #1 2:44 The importance of the narrative Topic #2 6:18 April 1999: The crime Topic #3 14:37 2001: A new prosecutor enters the scene Topic #4 25:32 “Cold Justice” Topic #5 30:30 Escapism, co-host-style Resources & Links Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Texas Death Row Inmate Appeals Court Restores Death Sentence of Bank Robber Convicted of Murdering Five People Texas Federal Judge Overturns Death-Row Prisoner’s Conviction Cold Case Killer Kelly Siegler Is a True-Crime Celebrity. Did She Frame an Innocent Man for Murder? Texas Political Prisoner: The Case for Ronald Jeffrey Prible Jr.'s Exoneration The Intercept Newsletter Cold Justice S02E15 Sunspot Highway Land of Entrapment Blog Unreasonable Doubt: Did Kelly Siegler Really Railroad an Innocent Man Eight Years Ago? Prible v. Lumpkin: Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in Support of Petitioner Prible v. Lumpkin: Brief in Opposition Ronald Prible Jr. Photo: Texas Department of Criminal Justice David Temple sentencing: Former HS Coach Sentenced to Life for Murder of Pregnant Wife CBS News: Belinda Temple Murder Case Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: [email protected] Submit listener stories: [email protected] On Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos
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