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In 1984, John Thompson was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a prominent white man in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was sent to Angola Prison and confined to his cell for 23 hours a day. However, Thompson adamantly proclaimed his innocence and just needed lawyers who believed that his trial had been mishandled and would step up to the plate against the powerful DA’s office. But who would fight for Thompson’s innocence when he didn’t have an alibi for the night of the murder and there were two key witnesses to confirm his guilt?

Breaking down real cases, criminal psychology, and the absolute unhinged behavior of humanity — with jokes, side quests, and deeply unqualified opinions.New episodes weekly. Probably murder.

Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we assess the downfall of western civilization and dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of various controversial movements, events, and people.

"Killing of Saudi Student Shakes Wisconsin College Town" is from the November 03, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Christine Hauser and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Cambodian Opposition Figure's Killing Recalls Darker Times" is from the July 10, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Julia Wallace and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Killing of 4 Young Gay Men in London Fuel Fears Over Date-Rape Drug" is from the November 25, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Katrin Bennhold and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Sweden Charges Syrian Tied to Killings" is from the March 14, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by C. J. Chivers and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Philippine President-Elect's Talk of Killings Raises Fears" is from the May 17, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Floyd Whaley and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"8 Nursing Home Killings Leave Ontario Asking: Why?" is from the October 26, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ian Austen and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Israeli Military Investigating Soldier's Killing of Unarmed Palestinian" is from the August 29, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Sentencing Delayed for Man Convicted in Gay-Bias Killing" is from the April 11, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Noah Remnick and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Jimmy Carter: A First Step for Syria? Stop the Killing" is from the August 20, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Jimmy Carter and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Why Cartels Are Killing Mexico’s Mayors" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ioan Grillo and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"How Smartphones are Killing off the Fashion Show" is from the Style section of The New York Times. It was written by Vanessa Friedman and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Victim's Family Sees Videos of His Killing, and Says the Public Should, Too" is from the September 23, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Alan Blinder, Niraj Chokshi and Richard Pérez Peña and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Islamic State Again Strikes at Afghan Shiites, Killing at Least 30" is from the November 21, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and Fahim Abed and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Taliban Claim Killing of 7 in Afghan Province, including New Attorney General" is from the June 05, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Rod Nordland and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Man Suspected of Killing Roommate at Harlem Shelter Is Found Dead, Police Say" is from the March 18 2016, U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Marc Santora and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"India Holds Suspect in Killing of Man Who Fought Mystics" is from the June 11, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ellen Barry and narrated by Paul Ryden.