Wrongfully Convicted: Justice Derailed

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of George Stinney Jr., the youngest person in the 20th century to be sentenced to death and executed in the United States. We explore how racial bias, age discrimination, and a rushed investigation led to a grave miscarriage of justice. We also discuss the posthumous efforts to clear Stinney's name and what this case reveals about the flaws in our justice system, especially when it comes to juvenile defendants.

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Show Notes

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of George Stinney Jr., the youngest person in the 20th century to be sentenced to death and executed in the United States. We explore how racial bias, age discrimination, and a rushed investigation led to a grave miscarriage of justice. We also discuss the posthumous efforts to clear Stinney's name and what this case reveals about the flaws in our justice system, especially when it comes to juvenile defendants. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is Wrongfully Convicted: Justice Derailed?

A deep-dive investigative podcast examining landmark cases of wrongful imprisonment through the lens of systemic failures and human resilience. Two hosts - a legal investigator and justice advocate - dissect how innocent people lost decades behind bars, exploring the flawed investigations, legal missteps, and the heroic fights for exoneration that exposed deep cracks in our justice system.