Episode notes
At the age of 17, Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted of the brutal murder of a 15-year-old classmate. After hours of interrogation and intimidation by police and fearing for his life, Jeffrey finally confessed to the crime. Despite his confidence that he’d be quickly exonerated once all the evidence was in, he ended up serving 16 years in a men’s maximum-security prison. Jeffrey shares how he managed to survive that time and how that experience fuels his mission to free others who have been wrongfully accused.
You’ll hear:
What triggered suspicion that he committed this crime
How he ended up in prison, despite a lack of evidence
How he and another innocent inmate kept each other going
The incredible discovery that finally led to his release
How you can help in ...
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