Episoder
-
On December 11, 2000, Hani Zebib was fatally shot while working in his Detroit convenience store â a dream he had built after fleeing war-torn Lebanon in search of a better life. Among the young men involved in the robbery that day was Demel Dukes. Though Demel never pulled the trigger, he was sentenced to life without parole under the felony murder rule â a controversial legal doctrine that allows for harsh sentences even when a person didnât carry out the killing themselves.
But what makes this story different isnât just the law â itâs what happened after.
More than two decades later, the family of Hani Zebib have done something remarkable: theyâve forgiven Demel. In fact, they now advocate for his release.
In this powerful new series, Jack Laurence explores the layers of Demelâs life â from growing up surrounded by love but drawn into the streets, to the heartbreaking events that led to that fatal day.
Itâs a story about loss, the justice system, and perhaps most importantly, the transformative power of forgiveness.
If you've ever questioned whether true redemption is possible, this is the story you need to hear.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Today I catch up with Susan Brown. We recently heard Susanâs storyâa woman serving life without parole for the murder of her former husband, a man she says attacked her. In what she describes as an act of self-defence, she stabbed him, inflicting injuries that would later prove fatal.
Since airing her episode, Iâve received a flood of messages, and thereâs been plenty of discussion in the Facebook group about Susanâs case. Many listeners have connected with herâdrawn to her perspective, resilience, and honesty about her situation. Susan has been remarkably open, not only about the events that led to her incarceration, but also about daily life inside the Michigan Department of Corrections.
So I arranged another conversation with her to explore just thatâwhat life is really like for a woman in prison. As fate would have it, when she called, her facility was making national headlines across the U.S.âfor all the wrong reasons.
In this episode, Susan and I discuss, as openly as we can with our conversation being monitored, the current lawsuit involving her facility, and what her day-to-day reality looks like behind prison walls.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Mangler du episoder?
-
In this episode, Iâm joined once again by Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers in Chicago â known to many of you as The Voice of Reason. Together, we unpack the troubling case of Joshua Sedgmen, a young man wrongfully convicted of armed robbery despite a complete lack of evidence tying him to the crime. Michael shares his expert legal opinion on the failings of the prosecution, the misuse and mishandling of DNA evidence, and the disturbing reality that it can cost someone thousands just to prove their own innocence. We also dive into the glaring issue of prosecutorial accountability â or the lack thereof â and ask why no one is held responsible when lives are shattered by misconduct and negligence.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Former Lieutenant John Kennedy was a decorated officer with the Detroit Police Departmentâa man driven by a deep desire to help others, protect the innocent, and bring criminals to justice. Over the course of his career, he was shot at multiple times, struck by a car, arrested countless suspects, and even served on close protection detail, prepared to take a bullet for someone else.
But today, this officer with a spotless record finds himself on the other side of the justice system. Kennedy faced federal charges and ultimately served time in connection with a Detroit towing company corruption schemeâan investigation that saw numerous police officers and city officials charged with bribery.
In this episode, I sit down with John, now back home on parole after completing his prison sentence. We talk about his time behind bars, what life is really like for a former law enforcement officer in prison, and whether the experience has changed his perspective on incarcerationâand the people who end up there.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
This week, I sit down with the founder of Firefly Advocates, a grassroots organisation in the United States dedicated to supporting incarcerated individuals and fighting for justice reform. We discuss what inspired the creation of Firefly, the challenges of advocacy work behind prison walls, and the power of human connection in some of the darkest corners of the justice system. From wrongful convictions to life sentences without parole, this conversation shines a light on the overlooked â and the advocates working tirelessly to bring them back into focus.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Joshua Sedgmen grew up in a chaotic home environment. He was moved from place to place, in and out of foster care and juvenile facilities. Stability was certainly not a word that featured in his early life.
At just 15, he set off into the world on his own. He wasnât involved in gangs or drugs, but he admits he committed crimes to surviveâstealing, he says, to buy food, clothing, and to keep the heating on in properties he squatted in.
In 2012, Joshua was arrested alongside his brother and charged with receiving stolen goodsâspecifically, jewellery estimated to be worth one million dollars. His brother had stolen it during a home burglary. Josh didnât fight the conviction. He admits he was guilty and says heâs never fought any of his arrestsâhe saw it as part of his life. He got caught, and he took his punishment.
After serving his sentence, he returned home determined to turn his life around. But just weeks later, he was arrested againâthis time for an armed robbery. A crime, he insists, he had nothing to do with.
According to Joshua, the real culprits were his brother and two other individualsâpeople who were arrested just hours after the crime took place, with the stolen goods and two masks used in the robbery in their possession. Masks that, he believes, could prove his innocenceâif theyâre tested for DNA.
The problem? That testing costs thousands of dollars.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Joshua Sedgmen grew up in a chaotic home environment. He was moved from place to place, in and out of foster care and juvenile facilities. Stability was certainly not a word that featured in his early life.
At just 15, he set off into the world on his own. He wasnât involved in gangs or drugs, but he admits he committed crimes to surviveâstealing, he says, to buy food, clothing, and to keep the heating on in properties he squatted in.
In 2012, Joshua was arrested alongside his brother and charged with receiving stolen goodsâspecifically, jewellery estimated to be worth one million dollars. His brother had stolen it during a home burglary. Josh didnât fight the conviction. He admits he was guilty and says heâs never fought any of his arrestsâhe saw it as part of his life. He got caught, and he took his punishment.
After serving his sentence, he returned home determined to turn his life around. But just weeks later, he was arrested againâthis time for an armed robbery. A crime, he insists, he had nothing to do with.
According to Joshua, the real culprits were his brother and two other individualsâpeople who were arrested just hours after the crime took place, with the stolen goods and two masks used in the robbery in their possession. Masks that, he believes, could prove his innocenceâif theyâre tested for DNA.
The problem? That testing costs thousands of dollars.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Joshua Sedgmen grew up in a chaotic home environment. He was moved from place to place, in and out of foster care and juvenile facilities. Stability was certainly not a word that featured in his early life.
At just 15, he set off into the world on his own. He wasnât involved in gangs or drugs, but he admits he committed crimes to surviveâstealing, he says, to buy food, clothing, and to keep the heating on in properties he squatted in.
In 2012, Joshua was arrested alongside his brother and charged with receiving stolen goodsâspecifically, jewellery estimated to be worth one million dollars. His brother had stolen it during a home burglary. Josh didnât fight the conviction. He admits he was guilty and says heâs never fought any of his arrestsâhe saw it as part of his life. He got caught, and he took his punishment.
After serving his sentence, he returned home determined to turn his life around. But just weeks later, he was arrested againâthis time for an armed robbery. A crime, he insists, he had nothing to do with.
According to Joshua, the real culprits were his brother and two other individualsâpeople who were arrested just hours after the crime took place, with the stolen goods and two masks used in the robbery in their possession. Masks that, he believes, could prove his innocenceâif theyâre tested for DNA.
The problem? That testing costs thousands of dollars.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Joshua Sedgmen grew up in a chaotic home environment. He was moved from place to place, in and out of foster care and juvenile facilities. Stability was certainly not a word that featured in his early life.
At just 15, he set off into the world on his own. He wasnât involved in gangs or drugs, but he admits he committed crimes to surviveâstealing, he says, to buy food, clothing, and to keep the heating on in properties he squatted in.
In 2012, Joshua was arrested alongside his brother and charged with receiving stolen goodsâspecifically, jewellery estimated to be worth one million dollars. His brother had stolen it during a home burglary. Josh didnât fight the conviction. He admits he was guilty and says heâs never fought any of his arrestsâhe saw it as part of his life. He got caught, and he took his punishment.
After serving his sentence, he returned home determined to turn his life around. But just weeks later, he was arrested againâthis time for an armed robbery. A crime, he insists, he had nothing to do with.
According to Joshua, the real culprits were his brother and two other individualsâpeople who were arrested just hours after the crime took place, with the stolen goods and two masks used in the robbery in their possession. Masks that, he believes, could prove his innocenceâif theyâre tested for DNA.
The problem? That testing costs thousands of dollars.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Itâs fair to say that while Dorice was the first story I ever told, it was my very first conversation with Kimberly Boone that truly changed the course of my working life.
I first spoke with Kim almost three years ago. At the time, she was working as a law clerk inside prison, helping Dorice with her case and fighting to get her back into court. That was Kimâs job â to assist the women around her, helping them fight their own legal battles and, hopefully, find a path home.
But what about her own situation?
For all the skill she had in helping others, Kim seemed unable to do anything about her own case. And it was heartbreaking.
Itâs now been nearly three years since Kim and I last spoke on the phone, and in that time, a lot has happened â from personal loss and multiple moves to her own serious health battle
.
Recently, Kim reached out and said she felt ready to come back on the show and share whatâs been happening in her life.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Recently, I caught up with Temujin Kensu, a man who has been incarcerated since 1986 for a crime he couldn't possibly have committed. Temujin has endured a great deal over his nearly 40 years behind bars, and as he gets older, his health issues have become a daily struggle. This struggle has recently been made even harder by the MDOC confiscating items he relies on to manage his medical needs.
In this conversation, Temujin talks us through why he believes this has happened, and the serious ramificationsâincluding the possibility that he may be moved to a maximum-security prison.
But itâs not all bad news. Recently, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life without parole sentences for individuals aged between 19 and 20 are unconstitutional. This landmark decision could open a path toward Temujinâs eventual release.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
You may know him from TikTok, YouTube, or Instagramâclips from his courtroom have gone viral across the globe. Judge David Fleischer has become something of an internet sensation, not for theatrics or harsh sentences, but for his calm, compassionate, and fair approach to justice.
In this special episode of One Minute Remaining, I sit down with Judge Fleischer to discuss what it's really like behind the bench, how judges across America are often painted with a broad and unfair brush, and why the worst misconduct cases often become the only ones we hear about. With millions of views online, Judge Fleischerâs style has captured the attention of a new generation, showing that empathy and accountability can exist side by side in the courtroom.
We explore the role of a judge in the justice system, the responsibility of wielding such power, and how public trust is builtâand broken. This is a rare and refreshing insight into the judiciary, from a man who's bringing transparency, reason, and humanity back into the courtroom.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
We recently wrapped up the story of Susan Brown and since then I have had a number of people ask me the same question, what happened to Susan's baby? Well recently Susan and I caught up to talk about her baby, who is now a young man as well as the oddities of daily life for those incarcerated.
"The story of how I got here is deeply painful. Years ago I was married to a man who was mercilessly verbally and mentally abusive to me and my children. I wanted to press through the anguish to keep our family together, but then his behavior escalated. I had no choice but to leave to protect our child.
A year later, I had moved on and was 30 weeks pregnant with another man's child. My estranged husband was enraged and, in a volatile verbal exchange, stabbed me in my stomach. He then raped me. I fought back to defend myself. In a blur, I ended up in the hospital, with my child devastatingly born prematurely. I then learned that, while it was never my intention, my ex-husband died."
These are the words of Susan Brown a lady serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for what she says was self defense.
This is her story, as told by here from prison in Michigan.
If you or someone you know needs help in relation to domestic violence or abuse please follow the links below.
https://www.domesticshelters.org/
https://strongwomentalking.org.au/
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
The story of Tariq Maqbool is one that had not been told in over 20 years. A man who was found guilty of a brutal double homicide in 2002âof Joong Ahn, 45, and his nephew, Mun Ahn, 28âon the night of November 1. On April 27, 2005, he was found guilty and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
During his time of incarceration, he decided to keep to himself and would not allow anyone to tell his story or take advantage of his situation for the sake of 'entertainment.' Thatâs why, when I reached out to him, I was honoured that he agreed to allow me the opportunity to help tell his story.
Since then, many people have started taking notice of his story and taking an interest in the case. A couple of months ago, I received an email from a professor at a university who told me that some of her students would be looking at his case this semester, working out if there was a way in which they might be able to help him.
A couple of weeks ago those students stood in front of a panel of experts in the fight for clemency to give their oral arguments for Tariqs freedom.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
The story of Tariq Maqbool is one that had not been told in over 20 years. A man who was found guilty of a brutal double homicide in 2002âof Joong Ahn, 45, and his nephew, Mun Ahn, 28âon the night of November 1. On April 27, 2005, he was found guilty and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
During his time of incarceration, he decided to keep to himself and would not allow anyone to tell his story or take advantage of his situation for the sake of 'entertainment.' Thatâs why, when I reached out to him, I was honoured that he agreed to allow me the opportunity to help tell his story.
Since then, many people have started taking notice of his story and taking an interest in the case. A couple of months ago, I received an email from a professor at a university who told me that some of her students would be looking at his case this semester, working out if there was a way in which they might be able to help him.
A couple of weeks ago those students stood in front of a panel of experts in the fight for clemency to give their oral arguments for Tariqs freedom.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Itâs fair to say that with the story of Jason Vukovich â The Alaskan Avenger â weâve been on quite the rollercoaster ride.
From his origin story to his arrest and incarceration, itâs undoubtedly a story that has sparked division. A story met with disapproval, admiration, and â in some respects â astonishment. However you look at it, thereâs no denying that Jasonâs story is unlike many, if any.
We followed Jason as he fought for parole from a sentence of over 20 years for his attacks on three registered sex offenders. We were there when his sister received word of his failed attempt at parole, with authorities stating heâd have to wait five more years to go home.
Then, only weeks later, came more news â he had won an appeal. And yet, his release continued to be delayed, pushed back time and time again⊠until he finally walked free.
When I spoke to Jason upon his release, he told me he was focused on moving forward with his life and had begun building an online presence to connect with those who had followed his story. But it would be that very online presence that saw him put behind bars once again â following claims of a parole violation.
Word quickly spread: some believed it meant heâd have to serve out the remainder of his sentence, while others suggested it was merely a 10-day âcool-downâ period.
After more than two weeks, Jason was again released â this time under stricter conditions â as he regained his focus and returned to the free world.
And itâs here that I find him now, as we sit down to discuss exactly what happened⊠and whatâs next for the man they call The Alaskan Avenger.
You can find Jason on all social channels by searching The Alaskan Avenger.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
With the recent influx of new listeners, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to another one of my shows that Iâm extremely proud of â WANTED.
Itâs a show where I interview men and women who are, or have been, wanted by authorities from around the world.
Today, I bring you Part 1 of my chat with David McMillan.
David McMillan has lived a life that is almost unbelievable â itâs like something straight out of a Hollywood crime thriller.
Born in the UK to Australian parents, David travelled back and forth between the two countries a few times until, at the age of 10, his parents divorced. He, his sister, and his mother then made the permanent move to Melbourne.
David was always different as a kid. He was expelled from school for trying to make a batch of LSD â perhaps a sign of things to come.
At eighteen, David got a job at a city cinema where, by chance, he met some retired safe crackers â men who were looking to invest their money into the drug business. With no one else able to source it for them, David jumped in headfirst, changing the course of his entire life.
He went on to make millions of dollars before an Australian task force swooped in, leading to him spending 10 years in maximum security prison in Victoria. Once released, David decided he was done with Australia and left for the UK â with a stopover in Thailand. It was a decision that would see him arrested again, this time facing the death penalty.
Just two weeks before he was due to be executed by firing squad, David did something no other Westerner had ever achieved â he escaped.
Get a copy of David's book here
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Today Iâm checking in with the OG, Dorice Moore.
I think by now everyone is well and truly across the story of Dorice and Abraham, so thereâs no need for me to revisit the details of her case. But in a nutshell, she was convicted of the murder of lottery winner Abraham Lee Shakespeareâa crime she has always maintained she is innocent of.
Dorice and I had a catch-up earlier this year. Sheâs still awaiting the outcome of her evidentiary hearing, based on newly discovered evidenceâor at least, evidence she says she wasnât given access to during her original trial. So, nothing has changed there. However, something else has been brewing in the background⊠and itâs suddenly come to a head.
As one of the most televised cases I have covered in OMR it wouldn't be long before the producers came knocking again but this time Dorice was hopeful it might be different, maybe this time they'd hear her out.
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
This is Part 2 of the first Q&A of 2025!
Itâs been a while since we opened up the floor for a Q&A, but recently Jack posted in the One Minute Remaining private Facebook group asking for your questions for himâand everyoneâs favourite attorney at law, Michael Leonard. And wow, did you deliver!
You sent in so many fantastic questions that weâve had to split this into two parts. Some of them really hit hard, like:
đč âIf you could only free one person, who would it be?â
đč âHas there been any inmate you wished youâd never contacted?â
This is shaping up to be one hell of an episode!
So get ready to hear your question answeredâand to find out if youâre the lucky winner of a year-long Patreon subscription and a double pass to the OMR Live show when it hits a city near you!
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Well, itâs that time again!
Itâs been a while since we opened up the floor for a Q&A, but recently Jack posted in the One Minute Remaining private Facebook group asking for your questions for himâand everyoneâs favourite attorney at law, Michael Leonard. And wow, did you deliver!
You sent in so many fantastic questions that weâve had to split this into two parts. Some of them really hit hard, like:
đč âIf you could only free one person, who would it be?â
đč âHas there been any inmate you wished youâd never contacted?â
This is shaping up to be one hell of an episode!
So get ready to hear your question answeredâand to find out if youâre the lucky winner of a year-long Patreon subscription and a double pass to the OMR Live show when it hits a city near you!
Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!
Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.
Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Se mer
