This episode delves into the perplexing story of Sheldon Johnson, a man who appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast as a success story of rehabilitation. Johnson shared his life struggles, from a tough childhood in Harlem to his time in prison and his advocacy for prison reform. However, weeks later, he was implicated in the brutal murder of childhood friend Colin Small, casting doubt on his redemption narrative. Through legal documents, news reports, and true crime analysis, this deep dive explores the complex interplay of systemic failures, personal accountability, and the duality of human nature.
00:00 Introduction to Uneasy Stories
00:21 Sheldon Johnson's Early Life
00:26 The Joe Rogan Interview
00:44 A Troubled Past
01:31 The Dark Turn
01:51 The Crime Scene
02:42 Reconciling Two Versions of Sheldon Johnson
03:23 Dark Turns and Systemic Issues
04:09 The Puzzle of Justice and Redemption
05:20 Contradictions and Human Nature
06:20 The Weight of the Past
07:07 Rehabilitation and Its Limits
07:50 Final Thoughts: Crime, Punishment, and Forgiveness
About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/
If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.
Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.
http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
