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Lamar Johnson's final chance for freedom: Inside the courtroom

May 02, 2023 / 06:18

This episode discusses the case of Lamar Johnson, focusing on his wrongful conviction for the murder of Marcus Boyd. Key topics include the historic innocence claim filed by a prosecuting attorney, the credibility of witness testimonies, and the implications for the criminal justice system.

Guests discuss the details surrounding Marcus Boyd's death, including the evidence presented at trial and the reliability of eyewitness accounts. The episode highlights the challenges faced by Johnson in proving his innocence.

Key moments include testimonies about the recognition of suspects and the emotional weight of living with a wrongful conviction for over 25 years. The episode raises questions about the integrity of the judicial process.

Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of justice and the need for reform in cases of wrongful convictions.

TLDR

Lamar Johnson's wrongful conviction case highlights issues in the justice system and the reliability of witness testimonies.

Episode

6:18
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you should buy order that the motion of the circuit attorney of the 22nd Judicial Circuit filed here in for the
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benefit of Lamar Johnson is granted Marcus and I have never had an argument or a fight
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I loved him I had no reason to want to hurt him I'm just going to ask you did you kill
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Marcus Boyd I did not kill Marcus [Music] oh [Music] what is at stake here with this judge's
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decision Justice and the Integrity of the whole criminal justice system foreign this is a rather historic moment in this
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court this is the first time where the court is hearing an actual innocence claim filed by a prosecuting attorney
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[Music] they're gonna ask you to believe convicted murderers and gang members their evidence
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is not credible How did Marcus die I may have Philip Campbell cute has on this for a porch
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foreign I'm sorry you got convicted for something you didn't do he said he wanted to come forth but his attorney
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wouldn't let him because he thought he could beat his case [Music] he goes I know you know who it is and
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you're just not saying and this is the part I hate the most I just remember saying to him
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you tell me the numbers and I'll tell you if you're right and he did and I was like
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that was it that was the numbers and I've been living with 25 28 years and I'm telling you I
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just wish I just wish I could change things well that was one of the most unique
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things I've seen in any trial I've ever covered [Music] he told you and the officers that it was
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based upon him looking at the eyes because that was all he could see isn't that correct I believe so and this year
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did he not tell you that all of this happened within seconds yeah yeah and that's what you decided was
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sufficiently liable to seek a murder conviction to take it to a jury yes sir oh absolutely not I didn't have any
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evidence foreign [Music] goes hey I know who it is it's number three and the first lineup and it's
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number four in the second line did you tell him to say that I didn't tell them to say anything
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[Music] are you aware of evidence suggest that you're witness could only recognize some aspects of the
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odds I'm aware of that let's stand up Mr Johnson [Music] I'm just curious who's excited about
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what in the world is distinctive about this man's eyes well you can tell his eyes are different I could tell me what
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you think I can tell that his right eye is different from his left one is lower or higher than the other
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okay [Music] okay all right foreign

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    Most heartbreaking
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  • 70
    Best concept / idea
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    Most shocking

Episode Highlights

  • Historic Innocence Claim
    This is the first time a prosecuting attorney has filed an actual innocence claim in court.
    @ 01m 34s
    May 02, 2023
  • Unique Trial Experience
    One of the most unique things seen in any trial covered, highlighting the complexities of justice.
    “That was one of the most unique things I've seen in any trial I've ever covered”
    @ 03m 54s
    May 02, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • I loved him I had no reason to want to hurt him.
    Lamar Johnson's final chance for freedom: Inside the courtroom
  • I'm sorry you got convicted for something you didn't do.
    Lamar Johnson's final chance for freedom: Inside the courtroom

Key Moments

  • Justice at Stake01:02
  • Conviction Doubts04:41
  • Witness Recognition05:10

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