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Every day, innocent men across America are thrown into prison, betrayed by a faulty justice system, and robbed of their lives - either by decades-long sentences or the death penalty itself. Injustice tarnishes our legal process from start to finish. From the racial discrimination and violence used by backwards law enforcement officers, to a prison culture that breeds inmate conflict, there is opportunity for error at every turn.

Two partners in a mining interest in South America sell up for a cool million dollars. But why is one trying to kill the other after being the best of friend for so many years. Will Nick get to the bottom of this? (Summary by Geoff Blanchard)

I was born and broken in Birkenhead, abused from infancy by a network of every kind of pervert from ‘thinks it’s love’ to ‘show it hurts’. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed, ignored and orphaned. But I was also born with a fire inside me. I call it my Phoenix Fire. I am no victim—that word only describes what happened to me. Nor am I a survivor because that implies I am over it. I am a Phoenix—a work in progress. This is my story....

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Read by the author. Was there more than one killer? Had the crime scene been cleaned and sanitized before the police arrived? Was furniture staged to throw off detectives? In one of the most extraordinary true crime stories ever published, Broken Plea questions...

Something Was Wrong is an award-winning docuseries about survivors' discovery, trauma, and recovery from crime and abuse.

“I can’t imagine a more important book.”—Jeff Guinn, New York Times bestselling author An explosive investigation into Word of Faith Fellowship, a secretive evangelical cult whose charismatic female leader is a master of manipulation In 1979, a fiery preacher named Jane Whaley attracted...

WHY BROKEN GAVELBroken Gavel™ and Susan Langford are more than just names—they represent a legacy born from truth, forged in the fires of corruption, and carried forward by courage. The story began in 1985, inside a Connecticut courtroom on April Fool’s Day. But what unfolded that day was no joke—it was a tragedy that shattered lives.In that courtroom, corruption ruled. Unethical conduct by those sworn to uphold justice revealed the dark underbelly of a system designed to protect the innocent. Legal scholars who ignore the rule of law and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct have no...

Ali was dubbed Supercop for the number of arrests he made: more than 1,000 over one 18-month period, when the average arrest rate for officers in England and Wales is just nine a year. In his work as a police officer, he dealt with life-and-death situations on an almost daily basis: saving lives as a hostage negotiator; rescuing the occupant of a house fire; providing tactical advice during some of the most violent incidents; clinging onto a suicidal man hanging from the roof of a multi-storey car park; and entering a flat that had been blown up in an explosion just moments before. 

In this shocking memoir, a former FBI informant reveals what he learned from successfully infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan in the backwoods of the Sunshine State, uncovering details about the hate group’s structure and its modern far-right spinoffs which are operating to achieve the same goal...

Bloomsbury presents The Heart and Other Monsters by Rose Andersen, read by Marina Pratt. "Impossible to put down. It haunts me still.” —Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, author of The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir A riveting, deeply personal exploration of the opioid crisis—an empathic...

From the author of #1 New York Times bestseller American Tragedy. Nothing written about the death of JonBenet Ramsey can possibly prepare the listener for the revelations in this audiobook. Here, acclaimed writer Lawrence Schiller reveals for the first time the uncensored true story of the...

Truth Buried, Justice Broken is a raw and powerful podcast that exposes how the justice system fails the very people it’s meant to protect. Host Q. Nikki Adams shares the heartbreaking story of her son, TJ Hubert, who was murdered in 2022—and the painful fight that followed. Through personal stories, hard truths, and voices often ignored, this podcast demands accountability and gives a voice to those the system tried to silence. If you or someone you love has been failed by the justice system, your story deserves to be heard. Share it with us—and help break the silence. Resources & ...

A Little Broken is a safe space where host Sylvia Pradia invites survivors to explore and heal from the lasting impacts of childhood trauma and abuse. Through honest storytelling and personal insights, the podcast empowers voices to break the silence, reclaim their truth, and begin the journey of restoration. Your story matters.

The shocking discovery of County Prosecutor Wally Brightons lifeless body, clutching a shattered rosary in one hand and a .32 automatic in the other, leaves the town in suspense. Was it a tragic suicide or a calculated murder? Follow the captivating journey of two tenacious reporters, balancing a budding romance with their amateur detective work, as they unravel the perplexing twists and turns of this electrifying murder mystery. This thrilling narrative is taken from an original jacket summary.

Investigative Reporter Julie K. Brown exposed Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes to the world. Now his survivors are fighting for the truth. If you’d like to support survivors of sexual abuse, please consider making a donation to RAINN at donate.rainn.org. BROKEN: Jeffrey Epstein is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases wherever you get your podcasts to get new stories on the ...

BROKEN is a podcast from PlainSite about the rule of law in America, and why there isn't one.

With a typical search warrant, police are supposed to knock and announce themselves. But with no-knock warrants, police can force their way into people’s homes without warning. This six-part investigative podcast from The Washington Post sheds light on how easy it is to plan, obtain and execute no-knock warrants — one of the most intrusive and dangerous police tactics. We explore the consequences when these warrants become the rule, rather than the exception. Hosted by investigative reporters Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca, “Broken Doors” is about how no-knock warrants are deployed in ...

In 1997, Ricky Kidd was sentenced to life without parole for a double homicide he says he didn't commit. And he says his court-appointed lawyer is the reason. In the U.S. justice system, everyone has the right to an attorney, even if you can't afford one. But what happens when your lawyer is overworked, underfunded and unable to do their job? From the PBS NewsHour, a look inside Missouri's public defender system at a crisis point and what it means for serving justice in America. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Markis, Hannah, Devonte, Abigail, Jeremiah, and Sierra Hart—six beautiful black children, ranging in age from 12 to 19—were all adopted by Sarah and Jennifer Hart, both white. On Jen’s Facebook page, it looked as if they were the perfect blended family, even earning the nickname “Hart Tribe” from friends. Then, on March 26, 2018, the family’s GMC Yukon was found belly-up on the rocks below California’s Highway 1. The news of the murder-suicide shocked their friends and made national headlines, leaving many wondering what possibly led to the fatal crash. Could these lives have ...

What made the Mafia’s most feared bosses and loyal soldiers tick? Mobster Mindset dives into the psychology, strategies, and survival instincts that built criminal empires and kept the underworld running for decades.From the ruthless discipline of the code of silence to the art of intimidation, negotiation, and power plays, this podcast reveals the thinking patterns that shaped the mob’s rise—and its inevitable falls. Blending true crime storytelling with psychological insights, each episode explores how mobsters balanced fear and respect, loyalty and betrayal, ambition and downfall.Step...