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At 18 years old, Wayne County charged Arkeene and his 16-year-old friend, Cody Clark, with felony murder, robbery, conspiracy, and felony firearm in connection with the June 2015 shooting death of their close friend, Martez Johnson, at a house on Heyden Street around 10:00 PM.
Authorities alleged that Arkeene drove Cody and Martez to meet Andre Thomas with the intent to rob Martez. They claimed that once they arrived, Cody and Martez went inside while Arkeene stayed in the car. Inside the house, Cody allegedly shot Martez in the head when Martez tried to escape.
Arkeene demanded a trial, but after the jury was selected, his attorney passed away. The next attorney pushed him to accept a plea deal. Initially, the offer was for 18 years, then reduced to 14 years. Despite Arkeene repeatedly insisting on going to trial because of his innocence, the attorney continued pressuring him. Eventually, the plea offer was reduced to 8 years, plus an additional 2 years for the gun charge. The attorney warned that if Arkeene did not take the deal, he would face life in prison.
Young, afraid, and unfamiliar with the legal system, Arkeene ultimately accepted the plea deal to avoid the possibility of a life sentence. He now believes that if he had been aware of all the evidence, he would have rejected the plea and insisted on going to trial.
Later, Arkeeneâs family hired Professional Investigator Steve Crane from ACS Professional Investigations to conduct a proper investigation into the case. This is what they found.
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At 18 years old, Wayne County charged Arkeene and his 16-year-old friend, Cody Clark, with felony murder, robbery, conspiracy, and felony firearm in connection with the June 2015 shooting death of their close friend, Martez Johnson, at a house on Heyden Street around 10:00 PM.
Authorities alleged that Arkeene drove Cody and Martez to meet Andre Thomas with the intent to rob Martez. They claimed that once they arrived, Cody and Martez went inside while Arkeene stayed in the car. Inside the house, Cody allegedly shot Martez in the head when Martez tried to escape.
Arkeene demanded a trial, but after the jury was selected, his attorney passed away. The next attorney pushed him to accept a plea deal. Initially, the offer was for 18 years, then reduced to 14 years. Despite Arkeene repeatedly insisting on going to trial because of his innocence, the attorney continued pressuring him. Eventually, the plea offer was reduced to 8 years, plus an additional 2 years for the gun charge. The attorney warned that if Arkeene did not take the deal, he would face life in prison.
Young, afraid, and unfamiliar with the legal system, Arkeene ultimately accepted the plea deal to avoid the possibility of a life sentence. He now believes that if he had been aware of all the evidence, he would have rejected the plea and insisted on going to trial.
Later, Arkeeneâs family hired Professional Investigator Steve Crane from ACS Professional Investigations to conduct a proper investigation into the case. This is what they found.
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On this special episode, I sit down with the fascinating David Holthouseâa director, author, and fearless storyteller whose work has left a lasting mark.
We dive into his extraordinary career, the personal stories that shaped him, and his unforgettable experience tracking down a childhood nightmare in Stalking the Boogeyman, a story of how David miticulously planned the murder of his childhood abuser.
This is a conversation full of raw honesty, gripping revelations, and the kind of storytelling you wonât want to miss.
https://www.davidholthouse.com/documentary-film-tv
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On this special episode, I sit down with the fascinating David Holthouseâa director, author, and fearless storyteller whose work has left a lasting mark.
We dive into his extraordinary career, the personal stories that shaped him, and his unforgettable experience tracking down a childhood nightmare in Stalking the Boogeyman, a story of how David miticulously planned the murder of his childhood abuser.
This is a conversation full of raw honesty, gripping revelations, and the kind of storytelling you wonât want to miss.
https://www.davidholthouse.com/documentary-film-tv
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Today, we catch up with the OGâthe woman who started it all over two years agoâDorice "Dee Dee" Moore.
I first reached out to Dorice more than six years ago after reading about her story, and we've been chatting on and off ever since.
Dorice was charged and convicted of the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare over fourteen years agoâa crime she has always maintained her innocence of.
Over the years, she has given several interviews to journalists and media outlets, but from what Iâve seen and heard, she has never truly been given the chance to share her side of the story without bias from the interviewer. Thatâs exactly what I set out to do, and so this journey began.
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As we wrap up the case of John Ortiz-Kehoe, itâs that time againâwhere we sit down with the man they call 'The Voice of Reason.' A man with decades of trial experience as a defence attorney from Leonard Trial Lawyers in Chicago, IllinoisâMr. Michael Leonard.
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In 1993, 18-year-old Rose Larner went missing. After six days without contact, her mother reported her disappearance to the police, initiating the largest and most extensive search and investigation in Lansing, Michigan's history.
Over three years passed before police finally got a breakthrough. In April 1996, a man named Billy Brown, a childhood friend of Rose, contacted the authorities, saying he wanted to talk.
Brown told police that he was with Rose the night she died but claimed he was not her killer. He alleged that he had witnessed Rose being murdered in a brutal fashion by another man, John Ortiz-kehoe.
Eventually, John was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States, where he was tried and convicted for the murder. However, John maintains that the crime was actually committed by the very man who implicated himâBilly Brown.
This is Johnâs account of what happened that night and why he believes he became the scapegoat for this heinous crime.
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In 1993, 18-year-old Rose Larner went missing. After six days without contact, her mother reported her disappearance to the police, initiating the largest and most extensive search and investigation in Lansing, Michigan's history.
Over three years passed before police finally got a breakthrough. In April 1996, a man named Billy Brown, a childhood friend of Rose, contacted the authorities, saying he wanted to talk.
Brown told police that he was with Rose the night she died but claimed he was not her killer. He alleged that he had witnessed Rose being murdered in a brutal fashion by another man, John Ortiz-kehoe.
Eventually, John was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States, where he was tried and convicted for the murder. However, John maintains that the crime was actually committed by the very man who implicated himâBilly Brown.
This is Johnâs account of what happened that night and why he believes he became the scapegoat for this heinous crime.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1993, 18-year-old Rose Larner went missing. After six days without contact, her mother reported her disappearance to the police, initiating the largest and most extensive search and investigation in Lansing, Michigan's history.
Over three years passed before police finally got a breakthrough. In April 1996, a man named Billy Brown, a childhood friend of Rose, contacted the authorities, saying he wanted to talk.
Brown told police that he was with Rose the night she died but claimed he was not her killer. He alleged that he had witnessed Rose being murdered in a brutal fashion by another man, John Ortiz-kehoe.
Eventually, John was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States, where he was tried and convicted for the murder. However, John maintains that the crime was actually committed by the very man who implicated himâBilly Brown.
This is Johnâs account of what happened that night and why he believes he became the scapegoat for this heinous crime.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1993, 18-year-old Rose Larner went missing. After six days without contact, her mother reported her disappearance to the police, initiating the largest and most extensive search and investigation in Lansing, Michigan's history.
Over three years passed before police finally got a breakthrough. In April 1996, a man named Billy Brown, a childhood friend of Rose, contacted the authorities, saying he wanted to talk.
Brown told police that he was with Rose the night she died but claimed he was not her killer. He alleged that he had witnessed Rose being murdered in a brutal fashion by another man, John Ortiz-kehoe.
Eventually, John was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States, where he was tried and convicted for the murder. However, John maintains that the crime was actually committed by the very man who implicated himâBilly Brown.
This is Johnâs account of what happened that night and why he believes he became the scapegoat for this heinous crime.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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n 1993, 18-year-old Rose Larner went missing. After six days without contact, her mother reported her disappearance to the police, initiating the largest and most extensive search and investigation in Lansing, Michigan's history.
Over three years passed before police finally got a breakthrough. In April 1996, a man named Billy Brown, a childhood friend of Rose, contacted the authorities, saying he wanted to talk.
Brown told police that he was with Rose the night she died but claimed he was not her killer. He alleged that he had witnessed Rose being murdered in a brutal fashion by another man, John Ortiz-kehoe.
Eventually, John was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States, where he was tried and convicted for the murder. However, John maintains that the crime was actually committed by the very man who implicated himâBilly Brown.
This is Johnâs account of what happened that night and why he believes he became the scapegoat for this heinous crime.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1993, 18-year-old Rose Larner went missing. After six days without contact, her mother reported her disappearance to the police, initiating the largest and most extensive search and investigation in Lansing, Michigan's history.
Over three years passed before police finally got a breakthrough. In April 1996, a man named Billy Brown, a childhood friend of Rose, contacted the authorities, saying he wanted to talk.
Brown told police that he was with Rose the night she died but claimed he was not her killer. He alleged that he had witnessed Rose being murdered in a brutal fashion by another man, John Ortiz-Kehoe.
Eventually, John was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States, where he was tried and convicted for the murder. However, John maintains that the crime was actually committed by the very man who implicated himâBilly Brown.
This is Johnâs account of what happened that night and why he believes he became the scapegoat for this heinous crime.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1993, 18-year-old Rose Larner went missing. After six days without contact, her mother reported her disappearance to the police, initiating the largest and most extensive search and investigation in Lansing, Michigan's history.
Over three years passed before police finally got a breakthrough. In April 1996, a man named Billy Brown, a childhood friend of Rose, contacted the authorities, saying he wanted to talk.
Brown told police that he was with Rose the night she died but claimed he was not her killer. He alleged that he had witnessed Rose being murdered in a brutal fashion by another man, John Ortiz-Kehoe.
Eventually, John was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States, where he was tried and convicted for the murder. However, John maintains that the crime was actually committed by the very man who implicated himâBilly Brown.
This is Johnâs account of what happened that night and why he believes he became the scapegoat for this heinous crime.
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In this episode of One Minute Remaining, I sit down with Jessie Milo, an inmate at the infamous San Quentin State Prison.
Jessie has been handed a sentence that might suggest he ranks among the likes of Ted Bundy or the BTK Killerâyet Jessie has never taken a life. His true crime is a series of incredibly poor life choices. With a childhood spent on drug runs with his mother at just five years old and a father who was repeatedly sent to prison, it's little wonder Jessie found himself following a similar path.
Jessie opens up about life behind the storied walls of San Quentin, the challenges of incarcerationâincluding nearly eight years spent in solitary confinementâand the personal journey that led him there. From navigating the harsh realities of prison culture to sharing his thoughts on redemption and reform, Jessieâs story provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into life on the inside.
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In this episode of One Minute Remaining, I sit down with Jessie Milo, an inmate at the infamous San Quentin State Prison.
Jessie has been handed a sentence that might suggest he ranks among the likes of Ted Bundy or the BTK Killerâyet Jessie has never taken a life. His true crime is a series of incredibly poor life choices. With a childhood spent on drug runs with his mother at just five years old and a father who was repeatedly sent to prison, it's little wonder Jessie found himself following a similar path.
Jessie opens up about life behind the storied walls of San Quentin, the challenges of incarcerationâincluding nearly eight years spent in solitary confinementâand the personal journey that led him there. From navigating the harsh realities of prison culture to sharing his thoughts on redemption and reform, Jessieâs story provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into life on the inside.
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John Merritt has been incarcerated for almost forty years for a murder he says he didn't commit. We recently covered John's story over several episodes of One Minute Remaining. However, after being incarcerated for as long as John has, he has more than a few stories to tell.
When John asked if I thought the OMR jury might be interested in hearing some of them, I said, "Sure!"
Just a word of warning: these are prison stories.
They are uncensored, raw, and real. If you are easily offended, the next two OMR episodes might not be for you.
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John Merritt has been incarcerated for almost forty years for a murder he says he didn't commit. We recently covered John's story over several episodes of One Minute Remaining. However, after being incarcerated for as long as John has, he has more than a few stories to tell.
When John asked if I thought the OMR jury might be interested in hearing some of them, I said, "Sure!"
Just a word of warning: these are prison stories.
They are uncensored, raw, and real. If you are easily offended, the next two OMR episodes might not be for you.
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In this exclusive two-part interview, Joe Exoticâthe Tiger Kingâopens up about life behind bars after his meteoric rise to fame. He reveals shocking claims about the producers of the hit series, shares new evidence that could prove his innocence, and reflects on the consequences of his fame. Donât miss this unfiltered conversation with one of the most controversial figures in modern pop culture.
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In this exclusive two-part interview, Joe Exoticâthe Tiger Kingâopens up about life behind bars after his meteoric rise to fame. He reveals shocking claims about the producers of the hit series, shares new evidence that could prove his innocence, and reflects on the consequences of his fame. Donât miss this unfiltered conversation with one of the most controversial figures in modern pop culture.
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Well, it's that time again! We've just wrapped up what is arguably the case that has caused the most division among our jury membersâthe story of Mary Rice. Accomplice or Victim? Thatâs the question on everyoneâs mind.
So, what does a professional think? Enter the man they call the Voice of Reason, Michael Leonard. With over 30 years of trial experience as a defence attorney, he's a man who's heard it all. Does Michael believe Mary was a victim? And how would he have handled her case differently? Letâs find out.
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On 31 January 2017, Mary Rice claimed that a man named William Boyette broke into her trailer and woke her at gunpoint. She said she had previously had little to do with Boyette, who was now, according to her, forcing her to leave with him in the middle of the night. Just hours earlier, Billy Boyette had murdered two women in a motel room, fatally shooting them both.
What followed was a week-long manhunt and killing spree that left four women dead, Billy Boyette committing suicide, and Mary Rice arrested as his accomplice. Mary has always maintained that she was just another of Billy's victimsâkidnapped and forced to accompany him on his crime spree.
The police, however, told a different story. Authorities believed Mary was a willing participant in Boyetteâs crimes and subsequently charged her with murder and accessory after the fact. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.
This is her story, as told by her from her prison cell.
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