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One of the best podcasts I have listened to.

10 months ago reply 0

The individuals who could come forward with new information won’t. Either because they themselves committed the crime or they’re dead/aging or simply apathetic. There will be no new physical evidence. He got screwed by the system and then those in charge were given the chance to right their wrongs and they did not. They didn’t use their head and we’re more focused on the judicial process rather than catching the bad guy.

1 years ago reply 0

Big E I appreciate all the feedback throughout this series. That said, be practical, use your head. The information that was not disclosed could have been used to help bolster his alibi at the time of the trial. You’re right there is no evidence that will likely come up about his innocence because the individuals who cou

1 years ago reply 0

This story is one of the reasons why even though I live in New York State I won’t go down and see New York City I absolutely stay away from that city because of the corruption in the criminal system there was another case where a 16 year old was held in rikers island for three years without a trial was abused and everything never went in front of a judge and was spontaneously released so the prosecutors office can save face. JJ needs to be able to testify in front of the law makers in Albany

1 years ago reply 1

Clemency is the correct decision.

1 years ago reply 0

Again .. the narrator overhypes what he found. He uses the word ”bombshell”.. but that’s hardly the case. Police failed to further interview the father of the suspect.. but it wasn’t a great find. Really nothing you can do about now

1 years ago reply 1

Ironically Glisson and the other men who were freed, got out because of the Conviction Integrity Unit. They examined this case and made the correct decision. What they uncovered did not prove actual innocence. It’s that simple. There is no evidence that’s shows him being innocent

1 years ago reply 0

This podcast is the sham, and only joke, here. There is no evidence of innocence. While the conviction is questionable, there is no evidence of innocence and this podcast actually sheds more light on the probability of guilt. JJ looks like the drawing. He looks like a light skinned black man. Then he wouldn’t/couldn’t answer who he ran the streets with around the time of the murder. Then the ”alternate” suspect is someone nobody can find. Silly stuff. Questionable conviction .. but not much more

1 years ago reply 0

So any Mustafa that lived near Manhattan is a viable suspect? Ridiculous

1 years ago reply 0

The fact that this guy got angry at being questioned says a ton. Of course who he ran with around the time of the murder is relevant. Velazquez is claiming he didn’t run with the who admitted to the crime. ”Who did you run with?”, is the obvious next question. The fact he got mad and couldn’t remember says it all!

1 years ago reply 0

I agree with Scheck ... except for the fact that this guy fit the description. He looks like a light skinned black man. The narrator keeps failing to mention this, which tells me he is NOT about ”finding the truth”. Just say it as it is!

1 years ago reply 0

Common sense tells us, it wasn’t him on the phone with his mom either. How many young men talk w mom for 74 minutes?

1 years ago reply 0

100% agree with conviction integrity unit.

1 years ago reply 0

At this point, 1.5 episodes in, I really want to here from the other guy who committed the murder. Did he recant?

1 years ago reply 0

Just looked at this guy’s picture and he could easily be described as ”light skinned black”. He looks black. For the narrator of the podcast to leave this out creates a biased leaning. Trying to twist things here to ”create” a story.

1 years ago reply 0

If phone records is all he’s got .. it’s not enough

1 years ago reply 0

So far .. I’m not seeing an innocent person. Only one episode in, but nothing there yet.

1 years ago reply 0

Incredible story. So thankful JJ was released!! Very frustrating how the legal system worked against him, though -- some of those attorneys care only about their own ”wins” rather than ensuring justice is served. Soulless.

1 years ago reply 1

The system is terrible, it needs to be completely overhauled, it won’t be of course but maybe one day. Until all wrongly convicted are exonerated the system will not be fixed.

1 years ago reply 2

This is one of the best podcast ever! I tell everyone to listen to it and that they will have so many emotions listening to it. I am thankful the JJ and Dan where brought together! God knew what he was doing! I am so sorry JJ and his family went through so much so 24 years but, what does that say about their faith and love? UNBREAKABLE!!!

1 years ago reply 0

This was an excellent podcast. I am a lawyer and still my jaw dropped at all of the legal twists and turns. I am so happy for JJ, his family, and all who supported him. We have to do better. A justice system that mprisons an innocent man for 23 years is unacceptable; horrible for the wrongfully convicted and the actual killer who is still at large. It serves no one. I hope this case helps others who are wrongfully convicted and prevents future wrongful convictions!

1 years ago reply 1

I am so happy for JJ and his family!!! Truly hope for a happy life. What a relief. Thank you for this podcast. I really enjoyed learning about his case.

1 years ago reply 0

Just listen to the episode where JJ was released the cries of his mother absolutely broke my heart I’m sitting here listening and crying right along with her I am a mother I have a son and my son got into a little bit of trouble and spent one day in jail and I was absolutely devastated I cannot imagine what his poor mother had to go through for 23 years God bless her I am from Canada things might be a little different here not much but a mother to another mother my heart absolutely broke 💔

1 years ago reply 1

Wow just listened to the call so glad this poor man’s case is going in the right direction this was so touching when jj was released to hear his wife crying like that my heart goes out to all the family and to jj keep strong xx

1 years ago reply 0

This better end with this man free. The thought that people could let this happen is just unbelievable to me. What kind of people are in our legal system to allow this.

1 years ago reply 0

Sorry about that. Think about how many men and women are in prison for life for a crime they didn’t comment.

1 years ago reply 2

Excellent reporting sorry to hear how wronged JJ has been subject to.

1 years ago reply 0

Very interesting and glad you brought light to this case. The amount of issues in this case is crazy.

1 years ago reply 0

Very Good podcast. Easy to follow and not filled speaking drama

1 years ago reply 0

This is why I do not believe in the death penalty. To many I don’t give aprosecutors that are out to win no matter the truth.

1 years ago reply 0

Really interesting I’m not surprised at our justice system

1 years ago reply 0