EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 1H 7M
The Ronald Cotton Case, Part 1: The Crime
from Ghoulish Tendencies · host Gabi Fiore & Kim Douthit
In part one of this two-parter topic, we tell the story of Jennifer Thompson, a 22‑year‑old college student whose courageous attempt to memorize her rapist’s face led to the wrongful conviction of Ronald Cotton. We focus closely on the crime itself and Jennifer’s immediate aftermath experience, from her escape to the hospital exam and early police interviews, to show how trauma and flawed identification procedures shaped her memory and, ultimately, the case.Edited by Maxwell HolechekTW: Discussions of sexual assault.
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In part one of this two-parter topic, we tell the story of Jennifer Thompson, a 22‑year‑old college student whose courageous attempt to memorize her rapist’s face led to the wrongful conviction of Ronald Cotton. We focus closely on the crime itself and Jennifer’s immediate aftermath experience, from her escape to the hospital exam and early police interviews, to show how trauma and flawed identification procedures shaped her memory and, ultimately, the case.Edited by Maxwell HolechekTW: Discussions of sexual assault.
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The Ronald Cotton Case, Part 1: The Crime
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