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Proof: A True Crime Podcast
by Red Marble Media
Proof: A True Crime Podcast is a serialized investigation into cases of potential wrongful conviction. Hosted by Susan Simpson of the Undisclosed Podcast and Jacinda Davis of TV’s Evil Lives Here, Proof unravels the tangled and competing demands of the legal system, police practices, truth, guilt and innocence. Season 2: The second season of Proof: Murder at the Warehouse takes Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to Manteca, CA where they reinvestigate the murder of 18-year-old Renee Ramos. On June 5, 2000, Ramos’ body was found buried under a pile of debris inside the shell of a new Home Depot building. Despite tips hinting at alternate suspects - tips that were ignored until now - Renee’s bo
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 14
On today’s Sidebar, we talk to Eric Anderson, who was a college freshman when he was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree armed robbery, assault and illegal use of a weapon. Despite having an alibi—and video showing he was elsewhere at the time of the robbery—Eric was found guilty...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 13
LaVone Hill spent 22 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit. While incarcerated, he met Scott Baldwin, and the two bonded over walks in the yard, sharing case law. In October 2024, LaVone was exonerated—his conviction vacated, and his freedom restored. On this week’s Sidebar…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 12
Scott Baldwin knew he wasn’t alone—he believed there were others like him who had been wrongfully convicted. In this third season of Proof, we heard many of those stories, along with a shocking revelation about why a key witness never testified in one of Kalamazoo’s most horrific murder cases.…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 12 – Hush Hush
In the final episode of Proof: Murder at the Bike Shop, the team uncovers letters and documents suggesting a conspiracy that may have reached the highest levels of Kalamazoo’s legal system—one aimed at preventing a key eyewitness from testifying in one of the county's most horrific murder trials....
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 11
Two tips that were never investigated could have changed everything in Scott Baldwin’s case. It’s too late for Scott—but not for the truth. Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin reflect on his final days—and the frustration of knowing the evidence that could have proven his innocence was there all along. In...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 11 – 8,948 Days
Two overlooked tips could hold the answer to what actually happened to Earl O’Byrne—answers that, 25 years ago, would have spared Scott from a wrongful conviction. It’s too late to undo what happened to Scott Baldwin, but if a judge grants resentencing, he may at least be able to die at home…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 10
In Episode 10 of PROOF: Murder at the Bike Shop the team finally tracks down Allen Nutter. After multiple trips to Kalamazoo and countless hours of searching, it pays off—he confirms what the PROOF team had suspected all along, and more. On this week’s SIDEBAR, hear more about that interview—and...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 10 – The Wrong Fish
Silence can make it nearly impossible to prove innocence. For people like Scott Baldwin, it can mean the difference between justice and none at all. The Proof team finally tracks down longtime alternate suspect Allen Nutter—but will he talk? As they wait to see if a Cold Case informant will agree...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar Q&A
From what happened to the bike shop after Earl’s murder to the mystery of the money bags and more, Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick answer listener questions from throughout this season of Proof: Murder at the Bike Shop on this week’s SIDEBAR. Visit our website at...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 9
In episode 9 of Proof: Murder at the Bike Shop, we explored a critical question: why would someone confess to a crime they didn’t commit? You heard it in the story of the Polderman defendants, where multiple confessions raised serious doubts about what really happened. On this week’s SIDEBAR, we…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 9 – The Dilemma
Scott Baldwin told us to keep digging. So we went back to the murders of Marinus and Sary Polderman and their daughter, Anna Lewis, who were brutally killed in their Michigan home in August 2000. The case went cold until eight years later, when five people were convicted. But what if the…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 8
In this week’s SIDEBAR, Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick break down Murder at the Bike Shop: Episode 8 — including why they couldn’t let a big snake stop them from collecting a bag of clothes that may contain critical DNA evidence. They talk about what it was like re…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 8 – Watch Out for Snakes
With more information in hand, Jacinda and Kevin return to Alabama to re -interview Scott Baldwin’s ex-girlfriend and search for James Long, a former bike shop employee who should have been investigated. Finding out who received Silent Observer reward money—and who saw the bloody stick could…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 7
In this episode, Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin talk about their first investigative trip back to Kalamazoo since the Jeff Titus case — what they found, what still doesn’t add up, and how frustrating (and heartbreaking) it can be to dig into wrongful conviction cases where “key” leads may have been…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 7 – In Cold Blood
Over the years, Scott Baldwin’s appeals focused on one alternate suspect. But what if investigators overlooked someone else — a person who, by all accounts, should have been investigated? The PROOF team travels to Kalamazoo to uncover information about a potentially missed suspect in the murder…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 6
The PROOF team returns for Sidebar to break down Episode 6 of Murder at the Bike Shop — “The Boogeyman.” Suppressed evidence. An alternate suspect. And one person who seems to know too much. Evidence that may have changed Scott Baldwin’s fate. Wrongful conviction investigations are often defined…
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 6 – The Boogeyman
For decades, an alternate suspect has been the center of scrutiny in the murder of Earl O’Byrne. The PROOF team uncovers a connection between this suspect and a key piece of evidence that was never fully investigated. Meanwhile, Scott Baldwin is approached by a fellow inmate who begins asking too...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 5
At trial, the prosecutor claimed Scott Baldwin must be guilty because he “stole” the bank bags — and because he liked the song “Butterfly” by Tapping the Vein. But the bank bags were never stolen, and songwriter Heather Thompson explains the song’s real meaning to Susan. In this week’s SIDEBAR,...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 5 – SAFARI SAFARI
Song lyrics. Alleged confessions. Stolen bank bags and a box of coins. This was the evidence that led a jury to convict Scott Baldwin. But what if one overlooked detail could have unraveled the State’s case? And in 1995, when Hyland Sterling was convicted of killing his best friend and business...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 4
The fourth episode of Proof: Murder at the Bike Shop raised more questions about the case against Scott Baldwin — blood or bondo, confession or no confession? In this week’s SIDEBAR, Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin dig into what makes sense, what doesn’t, and why the state’s theory doesn’t add up. They...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 4 – Bondo Beast
Kalamazoo Cold Case detectives question Scott Baldwin about the night Earl O’Byrne was killed—but they don’t think he’s telling the truth. Scott shares his side of the story with Susan and Jacinda. Plus, the Proof team speaks with a current Kalamazoo Circuit Court judge about another troubling...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 3
In the third episode of PROOF: Murder at the Bike Shop, Jacinda and Kevin sit down with the key witness against Scott Bladwin. In this week’s Sidebar, hear their impressions of that interview. The team also discusses the case against Patrick Mishall, who was convicted of the 1991 murder of...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 3 – Memories Awake
Stacey told police that her ex-boyfriend, Scott Baldwin, killed Earl O-Byrne, but they didn’t believe her. So why, 12-years later, did the Kalamazoo Cold Case Team decide she was telling the truth? What will she say 25 years later when the PROOF team talks to her? The team also looks at another...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Sidebar 1 -2
In the first Sidebar episode of their new season of Proof: Murder at the Bike Shop, Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin come together to discuss episodes one and two offering behind the scenes insights and sharing their thoughts on the case against Scott Baldwin. Visit our website at proofcrimepod.com....
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 2 – Kalamazoo Cycle
To understand how Scott Baldwin was convicted, the Proof team unearths everything they can about 83-year-old Earl O’Byrne and the circumstances of his murder. Visit our website at proofcrimepod.com. Follow us on social media. On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener...
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Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 1 – Toes First
The brutal 1988 murder of 83-year-old Kalamazoo bike shop owner Earl O’Byrne is shocking. Earl is a fixture in the community who has sold just about every kid in town their first bicycle. Despite numerous tips, the case goes cold. But over a decade later Scott Baldwin is arrested by the newly...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 18
It's been over a year since evidence in Renee Ramos' murder case was sent to a lab for DNA testing. The Proof team checks in with Jake Silva to see how he is holding up while he waits for the results. An all news season of PROOF starts on January 20, 2026 with a case from Kalamazoo, Michigan.…
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Proof: Murder at the Bike Shop (Extended Teaser)
Proof returns on January 20th, 2026 with an all new case and this time the stakes are higher than ever. A dying man sits in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit. Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin race against the clock to find out what really happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Proof: Murder at the Bike Shop (Teaser 1)
PROOF returns on January 20th, 2026 with Season 3, and this time the stakes are higher than ever. In this new season, Susan Simpson of the Undisclosed Podcast along with Jacinda Davis and Kevin Fitzpatrick of TV’s Evil Lives Here, dive into a murder mystery that has left a terminally ill man…
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 19 - Meeting Jake
Although they talk to him often, Jacinda Davis and Kevin Fitzpatrick have never actually met Jake Silva face to face. While they're in California they take the opportunity to meet with one of Jake's attorneys, Audrey McGinn, who explains what's happening with the DNA testing. The Proof team also...
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Russian Roulette | Ep. 19 - Two Years Later
On December 8, 2022, Lee Clark and Cain Joshua Storey were exonerated after serving 25 years in prison for a crime they did not commit. Taped during a session at the Rome International Film Festival in November 2024, Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick sit down with Lee and Josh…
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 18 – Shortest Route Possible
During the course of their investigation, Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis uncovered pieces of evidence that had been considered lost– like Renee’s necklaces and clothes. It’s very likely that these items retained the killer’s DNA. Now that they’ve been found, will the court object to testing?…
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 17
Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick share updates on the status of Jake Silva's case. SHOW NOTES: Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scenes photos and more. Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions…
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 17 – The Butterfly
A witness comes forward with new information about Renee’s last days. And an unexpected discovery could be the break that brings Jake Silva one step closer to freedom. The murders of LaToya Lusk and Karen “Mary” Nelson remain unsolved, but the Proof team takes new evidence to Memphis detectives....
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 16
In Episode 16 of Proof: Murder at the Warehouse, Susan and Jacinda interviewed two witnesses who came forward with new information about the murder of Renee Ramos. The team discusses those interviews and Susan points out possible Brady violations uncovered during the course of our investigation....
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 16 – Junior and The Source
Coming forward with information about a murder can be scary, and for some people it comes with consequences. But with every person who does come forward, we get a little bit closer to finding the truth. In this episode of Proof: Murder at the Warehouse, Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis talk to...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 15
With season two winding down, vital information continues to come in. Faced with a tidal wave of innuendo and rumors, Susan and Jacinda fight the temptation to jump to conclusions. Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scenes photos and more. Follow us on social media: on…
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 15 - How the Game is Played
Their first interview with Tim Fisher left Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin with more questions than answers. Now, better prepared, they are ready to meet with him again and share what they have learned about the case. And the team takes a distressing drive to look for someone who could hold answers to...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 14
In Episode 14 of Proof: Did You Find the Real Killer, Eric Greer’s mother shared startling information about her son and why he felt compelled to record a video statement about Renee Ramos’ murder. But other witnesses did not want to get involved – not back then and not now either. Meanwhile…
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 14 – Did You Find the Real Killer?
Eric Greer was hit by a car and killed months after recording a video statement about Renee Ramos’ murder. Will finding out more about Eric shed light on what really happened to Renee? And a new letter from Jared Conway could help solve a murder case but still leaves any possible connection to...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 13
In addition to answering listener questions, Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin talk about what it was like interviewing Tim Fisher, a witness they hadn’t planned on meeting so soon. And how they quickly realized they needed more information before meeting with him again. The Proof team also shares their...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 13 - A Blonde and a Brunette
Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis plunge deeper into the investigation of 18-year-old Renee Ramos’ murder. As they relentlessly pursue leads, a chance phone call during an interview puts them face to face with a potentially important witness they hadn’t anticipated meeting so soon. The Proof Team...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 12
In this week’s Sidebar Susan, Jacinda and Kevin share a disheartening update on where things stand on Lee Clark’s and Joey Watkins’ compensation bills. And they discuss what it was like to interview Josh Burroughs and what it means (or doesn't mean) for Jake’s case. Visit our website for episode...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 12- The Kid With The Earnest Lies
Josh Burroughs told detectives a multitude of different stories about what happened the night 18-year-old Renee Ramos was murdered. Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis interview Josh Burroughs to see what he remembers now. And the Proof team tries to make sense of how and why Josh Burroughs became…
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 11
Not all witnesses want to talk, that’s expected. In this week’s Sidebar the hosts discuss the possible reasons why key witnesses decline interviews. But how, sometimes, one throwaway line in the case file can lead you to a witness who has information that could alter the entire course of...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 11 - Striking Out
The Proof Team continues to investigate the murder of Renee Ramos and heads to the Midwest to talk to the third co-defendant in the case. They also hear from key witnesses who were overlooked during the initial investigation. And a chance encounter leads to a new line of investigation. Visit...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 10
Will the real Rapper’s Delight please stand up? Susan's endless hunt for the real Rapper’s Delight continues. Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin talk more about their interview with Victoria and the reasons she thinks Jake and Ty are innocent. And they also discuss their impressions of the jailhouse...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 10 - The Search for Rapper’s Delight
Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin talk to Louis’ mom and find out why she thinks Jake Silva is innocent. And a jailhouse informant tells them more about the confession that led to Ty Lopes’ conviction. Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scenes photos and more. Follow us on social…
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Murder at the Warehouse | Sidebar 9
The team continues their investigation into Renee Ramos' murder on the next episode of Proof. In the meantime, they've put together a short video of their interview with Fuji. You can watch that video on Proof's youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@proofcrimepod/videos. Fuji was the...
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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 9 - Season One Update: Truth Will Reveal Itself
On December 8, 2022, after serving 25 years in prison for a crime they did not commit, Lee Clark and Cain Joshua Storey were exonerated. Newly discovered evidence found during season one of Proof called the State’s case into question, and a Floyd County Prosecutor and Judge agreed their…
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Proof: A True Crime Podcast is a serialized investigation into cases of potential wrongful conviction. Hosted by Susan Simpson of the Undisclosed Podcast and Jacinda Davis of TV’s Evil Lives Here, Proof unravels the tangled and competing demands of the legal system, police practices, truth, guilt and innocence.
Season 2: The second season of Proof: Murder at the Warehouse takes Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to Manteca, CA where they reinvestigate the murder of 18-year-old Renee Ramos. On June 5, 2000, Ramos’ body was found buried under a pile of debris inside the shell of a new Home Depot building. Despite tips hinting at alternate suspects - tips that were ignored until now - Renee’s bo
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