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A man convicted of capital murder claims his innocence and points to suppressed evidence and manipulated informant testimony as factors in his conviction. A prosecutor renowned for her dramatic courtroom presentations and role on a true crime television show claims she got the right man. Draw your own conclusions as The Escape Pod launches a two-part series examining the reliability of circumstantial evidence and the ethical responsibilities of prosecutors.

 

Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:

 

Topic #1       2:44             The importance of the narrative

Topic #2       6:18             April 1999: The crime

Topic #3     14:37             2001: A new prosecutor enters the scene

Topic #4     25:32             “Cold Justice”

Topic #5     30:30             Escapism, co-host-style                

 

Resources & Links

 

 

Ronald Prible Jr. Photo: Texas Department of Criminal Justice

 

CBS News: Belinda Temple Murder Case

 

 

 

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