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Death By Incarceration
by Glassbox Media
Death By Incarceration is a show about life behind bars. The USA is the only nation where a minor can be sentenced to die by incarceration before turning 18. A minor can’t vote, can’t serve in the military, can’t drink or smoke, but they CAN go to prison for the rest of their lives. Each week, , hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy-makers, formerly incarcerated and the currently incarcerated as they shed light on institutions that viciously target and harm marginalized communities, specifically communities of color. Be sure to listen, rate and follow/subscribe to the Death By Incarceration podcast. On APPLE, on SPOTIFY, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MWNm
Episodes
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77 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Ralph Trent Stokes - Part 2
Original air date March 18, 2022 Right out of the gate, Spencer and LIsa are joined by renowned journalist, podcaster ,and friend of the program, Maggie Freleng. Maggie discusses her work on Ralph's case through her Unjust and Unsolved Podcast and beyond. Ralph checks in to tell more of his…
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76 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Ralph Trent Stokes - Part 1
Original air date March 11, 2022 When Smokin’ Joe’s Corner in Philadelphia was robbed on March 11, 1982, resulting in the brutal murder of three people, police arrested 19 year-old Ralph Trent Stokes, a former cook at Smokin’ Joe’s for the crime. When Smokin’ Joe’s Corner in Philadelphia was…
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75 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Thirty-Eight / Charlotte West
Today Charlotte West, an education journalist with Open Campus, will take us inside the Indiana Women’s Prison HistorProject and look at the question: What happens when women (re)write the history of their own prison? Charlotte sat down with Elizabeth Nelson, Anastazia Schmid, and Michelle Daniel...
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74 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Romance and Murder Part 8
In episode eight, Spanky & The Cat, Spencer & Lisa talk with Angel "Spanky" Rodriguez. They cover topics ranging from the serious, how he burned himself out after spending the first 20 years of his sentence reaching out to innocence organizations. To the sweet, how Princess and Xena have won the...
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73 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Romance and Murder Part 7
In episode seven, June & Buddha, Spencer & Lisa sit down for an honest, wide-ranging conversation with Emmanuel "June" Rios. He talks about his feelings today toward Charles Peruto, Roger King, and most importantly, Romance Macarthur, how he handles the betrayal of a former friend and his plans…
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72 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Romance and Murder Part 6
In episode six, The Statements & The Testimony, Spencer & Lisa focus their discussion on Romance Macarthur. Macarthur was a walking, talking contradiction as well as the one person who had something to gain by June and Spanky’s conviction. Over the course of his multiple statements to police…
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71 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Romance and Murder Part 5
In episode five, The Letters, Spencer & Lisa discuss the letters Romance Macarthur sent to Emmanuel Rios, starting one year after Romance’s false testimony against him sent Rios to prison for murder. The two corresponded for nearly 20 years. The whole time Macarthur gave Rios his word that he…
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70 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Romance and Murder Part43
In episode four, The Prosecutor & The Trial, Spencer & Lisa discuss the prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Roger King. King was known to do whatever it took to get a confession. Sometimes, what it took was suppressing evidence and fabricating wild stories. King was proud of 16 death penalty...
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69 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Romance and Murder Part 3
In episode three, The Physical Evidence & The Witness Testimony, Spencer & Lisa discuss the witness statements from the people in the 8th & Butler neighborhood as well as their subsequent testimony. They discuss the physical evidence, or what little of it there was, including the autopsy of Shawn...
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68 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Thirty-Seven / Conversation with Christopher Seeds
Christopher Seeds is Assistant Professor of Criminology, Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine. Chris is the Author of Death By Prison, a book about Life without Parole In recent decades, life imprisonment without the possibility of parole (LWOP) has developed into a distinctive...
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67 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Romance and Murder Part 2
Special Presentation: Join us as we revisit the case of Emmanuel Rios and Angel Rodriguez - Romance and Murder on the Streets of Philadelphia In episode two, The Tape & The Confession, Spencer & Lisa discuss the events surrounding Romance Macarthur confessing to murder in the office of Emmanuel...
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66 // Death By Incarceration / Bonus Content / Romance and Murder Part1
In Justice is a limited podcast series hosted and produced in association with Death By Incarceration. Now available on your favorite pod-catcher. In the first episode, The Case & The Men, The case is presented by the prosecution and some obvious holes therein. Through in-depth interviews with…
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65 // In Justice - Trailer
Special Presentation: Join us as we revisit the case of Emmanuel Rios and Angel Rodriguez - Romance and Murder on the Streets of Philadelphia In this first episode, we will start to look at the case presented by the prosecution and some obvious holes in their case, and get to know Emmanuel and...
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64 // Death by Incarceration / Episode Thirty-Five / Former SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin
Chesa Boudin Follow DBI on Twitter & Instagram. Be sure to visit the DBI WEBSITE. Check out some Suave with the media on WHYY and on MSNBC. His amazing artwork is available for viewing and purchase at the Morton Contemporary Gallery here. Music by Gordon Withers. Check out his WEBSITE and follow…
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63 // Death by Incarceration / Episode Three (Re-Air) / PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR
In honor of his upcoming return to the show, DBI presents a replay of one their first episodes (Episode 3, original air date 6/15/21). Suave and Kevin talk to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin about growing up with incarcerated parents, the changes needed in the criminal justice system, and the best...
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62 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Thirty-Four / Live from Reform Philly Part 4
In the 32nd episode of Death by Incarceration, we stream live from Reform Philly Job Fair. Guest host Spencer Daniels sits down for brief interviews with Jason Avant, Derek Green, and Jordan Harris. For more info, check out Reform Alliance website Producers: Suave Gonzalez & Kevin McCracken. A...
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61 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Thirty-Three / Live from Reform Philly Part 3
In the 33rd episode of Death by Incarceration, we stream live from Reform Philly Job Fair. Guest host Spencer Daniels sits down for brief interviews with former Philadelphia Eagle Jason Avant, Derek Green, and Jordan Harris. For more info, check out Reform Alliance website Producers: Suave…
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60 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Thirty-Two / Order in the Courtroom
This week suave interviews sitting Judge, Stephanie Sawyer. She is a different kind of criminal court judge with a commitment to the community. Growing up in Philadelphia, she saw first hand the results of what she calls “The Beast” of mass incarceration. Listen as she discusses her next steps…
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59 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Thirty-One / FETTERMAN VS. THE ESTABLISHMENT
(Original air date July 20, 2021) This is a re-air of the eighth episode of Death by Incarceration and it's a good one. In celebration of his historic Senate win, we revisit Suave & Kevin's spirited conversation with Senator Elect John Fetterman. They talk about fair chance employment, policy…
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58 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Nine / Live from Reform Philly Part 2
In the 30th episode of Death by Incarceration, we stream live from Reform Philly Job Fair. Guest host Spencer Daniels sits down for brief interviews with Dawan, Alloyous, and Blak Rapp Medusa. For more info, check out Reform Alliance website Producers: Suave Gonzalez & Kevin McCracken. A great...
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57 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Nine / Live from Reform Philly Part 1
In the 29th episode of Death by Incarceration, we stream live from Reform Philly Job Fair. Guest host Spencer Daniels sits down for brief interviews with Josh, Cynthia, and Mike. For more info, check out Reform Alliance website Producers: Suave Gonzalez & Kevin McCracken. A great sponsor of DBI…
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56 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Eight/A Conversation Between College Educated Lifers
New York’s story about why college matters: https://www.opencampusmedia.org/2022/01/19/first-person-why-college-matters-for-people-serving-extreme-sentences/ New York’s nonprofit: https://www.empowermentave.com/ Sign up for their newsletter: https://empowermentave.substack.com/ Sign up for…
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54 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Seven/The Usual Suspect, Young Black Male
In the 27th episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with Mr. James Green. Do not miss this powerful conversation. James Green is currently incarcerated in the State of Pennsylvania DOC. He has maintained his innocence since his conviction and claims to have proof. He has transformed his life through...
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54 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Six/A Course Bigger Than Ourselves
In the 26th episode of Death by Incarceration, Suave and Kevin speak with the powerful Ken Oliver. Ken is the Executive Director of the Checkr Foundation. After his own involvement with the system & long term incarceration, he has dedicated his life to helping returning citizens find purpose and...
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53 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Five/ Trauma & Healing w/Ashley Biden
In the 25th episode of DBI, social worker, activist, philanthropist, and daughter to U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, Ashley Biden, talks reentry, trauma and how to care for our returning citizens. Special guest host, Spencer Daniels of In/Justice joins Suave for this short and...
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52 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Four / Code Of Silence
In the 24th episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with Mr. Jeffrey Walker. Jeffrey Walker is a former Philadelphia Police Department Narcotics Officer. After his arrest on corruption charges, he decided to work with prosecutors and break the code of silence. This is one of the most eye opening...
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Death by Incarceration / BONUS / PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR
Please enjoy this bonus, replayed episode in honor of Chesa Boudin's late mother and the San Francisco recall election. Suave and Kevin talk to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin about growing up with incarcerated parents, the changes needed in the criminal justice system, and the best interest of the...
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Death By Incarceration - BONUS - Romance & Murder in the Streets of Philly
In this special bonus episode, the DBI team breaks down the incarceration of Emmanuel "Cripple June" Rios and Angel "Spanky" Rodriguez for the 1987 murder of Shawn Nelson that landed them in prison for life. In a bombshell moment, you'll hear a recording, a taped confession to this murder by Mr....
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51 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Three / For CHARLES
In the 23rd episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with Movita Johnson-Harrell . Get ready for a powerful and inspirational conversation. Movita is a nationally known advocate and activist trying to stop gun violence by working with the most at risk in our communities. Having been a co-victim she...
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50 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-Two / C.O. Confidential
In the 21st episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with Rasheeda Bagwell. Rasheeda is a former correctional officer in the State of Pennsylvania. She has an incredible story to tell. She is now working to help other women create art while incarcerated, and is helping her community in supporting...
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49 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty-One / Justice for Jonny
In the 21st episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with Danielle Dunn about her brother Jonathan Lancaster. Johnathan was a healthy 38 year old young man serving 6.5 years of his 9 year sentence when the Alger facility murdered him with dehydration, starvation in a segregation cell in Michigan's…
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48 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twenty / She Could Be Your Daughter
In the 20th episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with Amanda Lewis. Amanda has been incarcerated in the Virginia Department of Corrections for almost 20 years. She took a plea deal on multiple charges in 2004 including armed robbery and gun possession. At the time of her arrest, Amanda was an…
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47 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Nineteen / It's All About The FAMM!
In Death By Incarceration's 19th episode, Suave & Kevin sit down with Maria Goellner. Maria is a public interest attorney and fierce advocate for equal justice. As FAMM’s Pennsylvania State Policy Director, she works with families, policymakers, the media, and the public to run reform initiatives...
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46 // Bonus - Robert Clark - Part 4
In this bonus episode, DBI concludes the story of Robert Clark. Bob is one of many incarcerated individuals that have been disappeared into the system. He started his time in prison in 1967 at 13. As of now, Bob has a 144-214 year sentence, all of his time was accumulated in prison and he never...
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45 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Eighteen / Justice For All
In the 18th episode, Suave and Kevin speak with the amazing Judge Kari L. Bloom. Judge Bloom has had an incredible career starting as a contract negotiator for the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base before starting her tenure as a public defender in Hamilton County in the...
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44 // Bonus - Robert Clark - Part 3
In this bonus episode, DBI continues the story of Robert Clark. Bob is one of many incarcerated individuals that have been disappeared into the system. He started his time in prison in 1967 at 13. As of now, Bob has a 144-214 year sentence, all of his time was accumulated in prison and he never...
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43 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Seventeen / If I Don't Do It, Who Will?
For the 17th episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with the one and only, Paula Kensu. You may know Paula as the fierce wife of Temujin Kensu. Temujin was wrongfully convicted of the 1986 Murder of Scott Macklem of Cosewell, Michigan. Despite overwhelming evidence, Temujin is still in prison, and…
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42 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Sixteen / Justice For My Man
This week's DBI is a must listen... Suave & Kevin speak with the amazing Christina Reyes. Christina has been an active advocate within the North Philadelphia community for over 18 years focusing on a mission to impact the low impoverished communities by gaining economical self sufficiency…
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41 // Bonus - In Justice In Virginia
In Justice wants to thank the Death By Incarceration team for allowing them to take over their podwaves this week. Please enjoy this bonus episode and be sure to check out In Justice's entire catalogue wherever you get your shows! What happens to the incarcerated who are up for a pardon or are in...
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40 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Fifteen / A New Way of Life
This week's DBI brings you a conversation like none other. Suave & Kevin speak with the one and only Susan Burton. Susan is a leader in the criminal justice reform movement, founder of A New Way of Life, and an outspoken voice to end mass incarceration. She is nationally known as an advocate for...
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39 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Fourteen / Justice For Who?
In this week's powerful episode, Suave & Kevin speak with Dr. Jill McCorkel of Villanova University. Topics range from the impact of mass incarceration on women and girls, the importance of college education inside prison, wrongful convictions and the dirty cops who coerce confessions. Dr.…
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38 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Thirteen / A New Voice In Town
In this week's episode Suave & Kevin have a very personal conversation about Trans Rights, Homelessness, Criminalization of addiction and mental health issues, and how to beset serve our communities with Deja Lynn Alvarez. Deja Lynn Alvarez is an award-winning transgender activist w/ a long…
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37 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Twelve / Abolitionist Deputy Public Defender
Death By Incarceration continues with another riveting conversation. This week on the show Suave & Kevin interview Juanita E. Mantz also known to her followers as JEM. She is a USC Law educated lawyer/deputy public defender, writer, performer, and podcaster who believes storytelling has the power...
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36 // Death By Incarceration / Episode Eleven / 13 & LIFE
Death By Incarceration returns! In this episode Suave and Kevin had the chance to interview Catherine Jones. At 13 Catherine was the youngest girl incarcerated in a women's prison in the United States. After her release, she became an advocate for other incarcerated women, and all returning...
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35 // Bonus - Injustice Sample - Robert Clark
In Justice is a limited podcast series hosted and produced by Lisa Spees and Spencer Daniels in association with Death By Incarceration. Now available on your favorite pod-catcher. In episode four, The The Prosecutor & The Trial, Spencer & Lisa discuss the prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney...
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34 // Bonus - Robert Clark - Part 2
In this bonus episode, DBI presents the story of Robert Clark. Bob is one of many incarcerated individuals that have been disappeared into the system. He started his time in prison in 1967 at 13. As of now, Bob has a 144-214 year sentence, all of his time was accumulated in prison and he never...
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33 // Bonus - In Justice Sample Episode
In Justice is a limited podcast series hosted and produced by Lisa Spees and Spencer Daniels in association with Death By Incarceration. Now available on your favorite pod-catcher. In the first episode, The Case & The Men, Lisa & Spencer will look at the case presented by the prosecution and some...
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32 // Bonus - DBI Presents - In Justice
Death By Incarceration presents, In Justice, a limited podcast series hosted and produced by Lisa Spees and Spencer Daniels. Coming to your favorite pod-catcher this Autumn. Before the release of our first episode, here is a taste of what you can expect. A Charles Peruto was a young defense...
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31 // Bonus - Robert Clark - Part 1
In this bonus episode, DBI presents the story of Robert Clark. Bob is one of many incarcerated individuals that have been disappeared into the system. He started his time in prison in 1967 at 13. As of now, Bob has a 144-214 year sentence, all of his time was accumulated in prison and he never...
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30 // DEATH BY INCARCERATION / BONUS EPISODE & ANNOUNCEMENT!
Hey DBI community! Please enjoy this bonus episode from the crew at Death By Incarceration and stay tuned until the end for a special announcement. DBI presents a new show, Injustice with Lisa Spees and Spencer Daniels, coming this Autumn! In this special bonus episode, the DBI team breaks down…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Death By Incarceration is a show about life behind bars. The USA is the only nation where a minor can be sentenced to die by incarceration before turning 18. A minor can’t vote, can’t serve in the military, can’t drink or smoke, but they CAN go to prison for the rest of their lives.
Each week, , hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy-makers, formerly incarcerated and the currently incarcerated as they shed light on institutions that viciously target and harm marginalized communities, specifically communities of color.
Be sure to listen, rate and follow/subscribe to the Death By Incarceration podcast. On APPLE, on SPOTIFY, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MWNm
HOSTED BY
Glassbox Media
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Death By Incarceration currently has 79 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Death By Incarceration about?
Death By Incarceration is a show about life behind bars. The USA is the only nation where a minor can be sentenced to die by incarceration before turning 18. A minor can’t vote, can’t serve in the military, can’t drink or smoke, but they CAN go to prison for the rest of their lives. Each week, ,...
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Death By Incarceration is created and hosted by Glassbox Media.
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