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Voiceless Behind Bars

Voiceless Behind Bars

Written by: Prison Audio
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 Behind every conviction is a story—some reveal deep flaws in the justice system.

Now in its fourth season with over 70 episodes, this gripping podcast series from Prison Audio gives a voice to the incarcerated. Host Sarah DeArmond sits down with currently incarcerated individuals and their advocates to uncover the truth behind their cases. From Timothy McGruder to Andy McCauley Jr. and Kevin Billingsley, we expose wrongful convictions, excessive sentences, and the overlooked voices of those fighting for justice from behind bars.

Their stories deserve to be heard.Prison Audio True Crime
Episodes
  • Zachary Mallory: Rise Above Justice Movement

    Zachary Mallory: Rise Above Justice Movement
    May 28 2025
    In this episode of Voiceless Behind Bars, Sarah speaks with Zachary Mallory (he/they), one of the founders of the Rise Above Justice Movement.

    Zachary opens up about the power of grassroots advocacy, what it means to fight for dignity inside and out of the prison system, and how personal experiences fuel their passion for justice reform.

    Connect with the movement:
    🔗 Instagram: @riseabovejusticemovement
    🌐 Website: riseabovejusticemovement.com

    Reach out to Sarah directly:
    📧 voicelessbehindbars@yahoo.com
    📸 TikTok/Instagram: @itssarahonly
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    1 hr
  • Kevin Billingsley: When The State Erases Your Identity & Dignity

    Kevin Billingsley: When The State Erases Your Identity & Dignity
    May 22 2025
    In this emotional and intense episode of Voiceless Behind Bars, host Sarah DeArmond sits down with Kevin Billingsley (also known as Kevin Rodgers), a man who has spent decades behind bars for a crime he says he didn’t commit — and who has had his very name taken away by the system.

    Kevin opens up about:
    His wrongful conviction
    The psychological toll of Belmont Correctional Institution
    How his birth name was stripped from him
    The years-long stagnation of his case at the Ohio Innocence Project
    His plea to Governor Mike DeWine for clemency and dignity

    Sarah reminds listeners that it's okay to ask questions, to doubt, to think critically — but to always do so with respect and empathy.

    ✊ How You Can Help Kevin:
    📞 Call the Ohio Innocence Project
    📍 Ask them to move forward on Kevin’s case (Case #D9906905)
    📱 513-556-6805
    📧 Email Governor Mike DeWine
    📍 Request a pardon for Kevin Rodgers (Case #D9906905), and demand that he be given back his legal name: Kevin Billingsley
    🔗 governor.ohio.gov
    📝 Sign & Share Kevin’s Petition:
    📌 Free Kevin Billingsley – Change.org
    📰 Email Gongwer News Service
    📍 Speak out about the inhumane conditions at Belmont Correctional Institution
    🔗 gongwer-oh.com
    🔗 Got Questions for Kevin?

    Reach out to Sarah directly:
    📧 voicelessbehindbars@yahoo.com
    📸 TikTok/Instagram: @itssarahonly

    A man without his name. A man without his freedom.
    But never without his voice.
    🎙️ Voiceless Behind Bars — where the truth speaks, even from a cage.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Echoes of Innocence - Maddie

    Echoes of Innocence - Maddie
    May 20 2025
    In this powerful episode of Voiceless Behind Bars, host Sarah DeArmond sits down with Maddie, the creator of the podcast Echoes of Innocence, a platform that shines light on the stories of incarcerated individuals whose voices have been ignored or erased by the justice system.

    Maddie shares the inspiration behind her work, the emotional connection she builds with each case, and why she refuses to stay silent while others are suffering in the dark.

    Together, they discuss:
    The wrongful conviction of Bett Bogle
    The fight to stop the execution of Jeffrey Hutchinson in Florida
    The power of advocacy through podcasting and social media
    How listeners can support and get involved

    🔗 Connect with Maddie:
    📧 Email: echoes.of.innocence1@gmail.com
    📸 Instagram: @prison_life_matters
    🎧 Podcast: Echoes of Innocence on Spotify

    ✊ Take Action:
    📢 Sign the Petition for Bett Bogle
    📢 Stop the Execution of Jeffrey Hutchinson
    📸 IG Follow @justiceforjeffhutchinson
    💸 Donate to Death Penalty Action

    These are the stories the system tried to bury.
    But Maddie is making sure they’re heard — loud, clear, and unfiltered.

    🎙️ Voiceless Behind Bars — hosted by Sarah DeArmond.
    Real voices. Real pain. Real change.
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    41 mins
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