Most criminal justice stories start with a crime, or the courts, or even prison. Supervision is about what happens next. It’s the story of a parolee who thinks he’s getting freedom, a reporter looking to tell his story, and how they both got more than they bargained for.
Bear Brook S2 Ep 8: The Box
The true crime media spotlight shines on Jason Carroll. Then, a chance encounter leads to a surprising discovery that changes the course of his case.For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
9/1/2023 • 48 minutes, 52 seconds
Bear Brook S2 Ep 7: This Side of the Line
How could someone possibly confess to murder if they didn’t do it? A modern understanding of confessions sheds new light on Jason Carroll’s case.For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
9/1/2023 • 56 minutes, 14 seconds
Bear Brook S2 Ep 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened.For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
9/1/2023 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds
Bear Brook S2 Ep 5: Trial in a Trial
A new true crime story is told and when juries hear it, it leads to different results for all three defendants. During the first trial, the lead detective makes a big mistake.For more on the case and to see a table of confession discrepancies, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
9/1/2023 • 49 minutes, 47 seconds
Bear Brook S2 Ep 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’
One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder. Then, an alleged secret comes to light that changes everything.For more on the case and to see a timeline of the interrogations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
9/1/2023 • 45 minutes, 24 seconds
Bear Brook S2 Ep 3: The Breaking Point
Police interrogate a second teenager named Jason Carroll – with help from Jason’s own mother.For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
9/1/2023 • 51 minutes, 16 seconds
Bear Brook S2 Ep 2: The Pursuit
We begin with the story police told about Sharon Johnson’s murder. The veteran detective on the case develops a theory involving her husband and a teenager. A surprising admission leads to a new break in the case.For more on the case and to see a timeline of Sharon's last day, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
9/1/2023 • 41 minutes, 11 seconds
Bear Brook S2 Ep 1: Extraordinary
Sharon Johnson’s family and friends have spent the last 35 years coping with her brutal murder. But what if that story was based on a lie? The man imprisoned for her murder maintains his innocence.For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
