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The Alley
On October 1st, 1984, Catherine Fuller was brutally murdered in the H Street Corridor in Northeast Washington, DC. Her murder not only scarred the nation’s capital forever, it also resulted in the most arrests in DC history for a single murder. Ultimately, eight young Black men would be sentenced to life in prison as the direct result of detectives’ and federal prosecutors’ negligent practices, ongoing systemic problems, and racism. For the first time, in their own words, these accused men recount their decades-long saga with the American criminal justice system that failed them. Listeners will also hear from attorneys, law enforcement, journalists, and criminal reform advocates to help shine a light on the flaws and biases of our legal system still present today. This is The Alley: DC’s 8th and H Case.
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The Alley's 6-episode arc reveals the stories of six men wrongfully convicted, sharing their resilience and journey to rebuild their lives.
Episode 10: Pardon Pursuit
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Episode 6: Through the Trenches
In episode six of New America’s original podcast, the accused reflect on life in prison and experts discuss the impacts of incarceration.
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Episode 5: Fox Guarding the Henhouse
In episode five of New America’s original podcast, listeners discover that key evidence in the 1984 murder case was hidden by prosecutors.
Episode 3: False Confession Trap
In episode three of New America’s original podcast, experts weigh in on why innocent people confess to crimes they didn’t commit.