Trial by Media: The murder of Paul Howell and the case against Julius Jones

Paul Howell was killed during a carjacking, in his parent’s driveway in Edmond, Oklahoma in July 1999. Julius Darius Jones, only 19 years old at the time, was convicted of the murder. Two decades later, Julius’ case caught the attention of some big name celebrities - from Kim Kardashian, James Corden, Baker Mayfield and Demi Lovato. The voice that these celebrities have given to the argument of Julius’ innocence has had a powerful impact. While Paul Howell’s family maintains that the evidence points to Julius Jones as guilty of the crime, a pardon and parole board in Oklahoma has recommended - twice - to have his sentence commuted to life with the possibility of parole.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.