Podcasts

JEFFREY HAVARD CASE-RELATED PODCASTS

From Pulitzer award winning journalist Maggie Freleng and the Obsessed Network: “Unjust and Unsolved“

“Unjust and Unsolved” focuses on Jeffrey Havard, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in the death of his girlfriend’s infant daughter. The episode delves into the details of the case, highlighting the questionable forensic evidence used against him and the subsequent legal battles he has faced. It emphasizes the flaws in the justice system that contributed to his conviction and raises awareness about the ongoing fight for his exoneration. The episode aims to shed light on the injustices faced by Havard and others like him. (October 29, 2020)

Jeff Havard Has Been Removed from Death Row But His Fight is Far from Over

A discussion of the Jeffrey Havard case with Bruce Fischer and advocate Lori Howard (Spreaker; October 2, 2018)

Prosecution Lied To Secure Conviction Of Death Row Inmate Jeffrey Havard

A discussion of the Jeffrey Havard case with attorney Jen Fitzgerald and advocate Lori Howard (Injustice Anywhere Radio; August 26, 2014)

Jeffrey Havard: Innocent on Death Row

A discussion of the Jeffrey Havard case with attorney Jen Fitzgerald and advocate Lori Howard (Injustice Anywhere; August 2014)

Will Science Free Jeffrey Havard?

Attorney Jen Fitzgerald and advocate Lori Howard discuss the Jeff Havard case (Spreaker; May 16, 2014)

New Expert Evidence Could Lead To New Trial In Jeffrey Havard Death Penalty Case

Important update on recent events in the Jeffrey Havard case relating to “extensive new expert evidence that completely crumbles the case against [Jeff].” (Injustice Anywhere Radio; February 5, 2014)

Jeffrey Havard Case Discussion: Motion to Seal is Denied

The state of Mississippi files a Motion to seal Jeff’s case. “The State’s motion was baseless and was rightfully denied…” (BlogTalk Radio; September 10, 2013)

INFORMATIONAL PODCAST LINKS

Everyday Injustice Episode 184: Wrongful Conviction For a Crime That Never Happened

(The People’s Vanguard of Davis; January 23, 2023)

Free Thoughts Ap. 231: Forensics, Pseudoscience and Criminal Justice

Radley Balko and Tucker Carrington join us to discuss forensic science and the criminal justice system. With host Trevor Burrus, they also discuss structural racism, Mississippi’s inadequate death investigation system, and the relationship between police, prosecutors, and forensic analysts. (Libertarianism.org; March 23, 2018)

Dark tale of ‘The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist’ brings wrongful convictions to light

“For nearly two decades, Dr. Steven Hayne and Dr. Michael West were the go-to experts that Mississippi law enforcement and prosecutors relied on when there was a potential homicide. Haynes performed the bulk of the autopsies in the state, while West was a dentist who touted his skill in bite-mark analysis. But after years of investigations and countless testimonies from the men, their claims of expertise began to fall apart–and wrongful convictions began coming to light.”

Tucker Carrington (coauthor of The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist), the founding director of the Mississippi Innocence Project and Clinic at the University of Mississippi School of Law, joins the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles for this episode of the Modern Law Library. (LegalTalkNetwork; March 7, 2018)

Rethinking Shaken Baby Syndrome

The NPR article “Rethinking Shaken Baby Syndrome” examines the controversial diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome (SBS) and the implications for legal cases involving child abuse. It discusses how recent research has called into question the validity of the traditional understanding of SBS, particularly regarding the causes of the symptoms associated with it, such as brain injuries and bleeding. Experts argue that factors other than shaking, including medical conditions, could lead to similar symptoms, prompting a reevaluation of past convictions based on SBS evidence. The article highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of these cases to prevent wrongful convictions. (June 29, 2012)