Wrongfully Yours

Coming Aug 18 on Wrongfully Yours – There is No Joy in Exoneration

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

“I wish that there were no exonerations. I wish we didn’t have to do this.”

In this powerful trailer, civil rights lawyer Deborah Francois reminds us that clearing someone’s name doesn’t erase the years stolen, the choices denied, or the trauma endured.

Exoneration is not the end of the story. It’s the start of another uphill battle.

Check out this trailer. Full episode of Wrongfully Yours out August 18.

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Coming Aug 18 on Wrongfully Yours - It's a Bittersweet Victory

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

“Every exoneration is sweet, but ideally, it shouldn’t have to happen.” – Deborah Francois

In our next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Deborah reminds us that an exoneration is not the restoration of justice, but proof that justice was lost long ago. Every overturned conviction represents years stolen, opportunities denied, and lives forever altered.

Check out this trailer. Full episode drops August 18.

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Coming Aug 18 on Wrongfully Yours - Innocence Work Without Evidence

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

How do lawyers decide which wrongful conviction cases to take on?

In this clip from our next episode, civil rights lawyer Deborah Francois explains the heartbreaking reality: believing in someone’s innocence isn’t always enough. With limited resources, procedural barriers, and the need for evidence, not every case can move forward…even when the injustice is clear.

Full episode of Wrongfully Yours out August 18.

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Episode 33 - Deborah Francois

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly sist down with civil rights attorney Deborah Francois, who has spent her career fighting wrongful convictions and seeking justice for those society has failed.

Deborah shares how she first got involved in this work, the heartbreaking realities of exonerations, and the impossible decisions her firm faces when choosing which cases to take on. Together, they unpack what an exoneration really represents: not a “happy ending,” but years, even decades, stolen from someone’s life.

They talk about Clifford Jones, wrongfully convicted in 1981 and imprisoned for 30 years, and how even when the truth comes to light, justice can never fully be restored.

Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts and listen in on this important conversation about the cost of wrongful convictions, not just for the people inside prison walls, but for their families, their communities, and for all of us who believe in justice.

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Coming August 4 on Wrongfully Yours - Luck and Wrongful Convictions

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Civil rights lawyer Deborah Francois and Kelly talk about a surprising and troubling theme that runs through wrongful conviction cases: luck.

How often does freedom come down not just to evidence, but to fortune, chance, or serendipity?

Check out this trailer. Full episode of Wrongfully Yours available August 4.

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Join Us August 4 for a Powerful Conversation

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

30 years. 3 decades. 360 months. 10,950 days. Over 15 million minutes.

That’s how long Clifford Jones spent in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

In this preview of our next episode, civil rights lawyer Deborah Francois and I reflect on what those 30 years mean. They're not just a number. They represent a lifetime of change lost to wrongful conviction.

Check out this trailer. Full episode of Wrongfully Yours out August 4.

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Coming August 4 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes, the path to wrongful conviction work isn’t planned. It finds you.

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, civil rights lawyer Deborah Francois shares how she “fell into” the world of exonerations while working on the case of Clifford Jones, a man wrongfully convicted in 1981.

Check out this trailer. Full episode of Wrongfully Yours out August 4.

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Episode 32 - Leslie Vass (continued)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Leslie Vass was just 17 years old when he was wrongfully convicted and sent to prison. What followed was not only years of incarceration, but decades of ongoing harm through denied accountability, incomplete expungement, and the lasting impact on his family.

In this powerful follow up conversation, Leslie shares how his innocence was uncovered, why exoneration did not bring freedom, and what it truly means to live with a wrongful conviction long after release.

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On July 21: A Conversation You Won’t Want to Miss

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

After spending 10 years wrongfully incarcerated, Leslie Vass was granted a full, unconditional pardon and promised compensation. What followed instead was delay, political interference, and the stripping away of what he was owed while his criminal record remained.

This episode confronts the uncomfortable truth that even when innocence is acknowledged, justice is not guaranteed.

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Part 2 with Leslie Vass coming July 21 on Wrongfully Yours.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What happens after a wrongful conviction is overturned, but the record remains?

In this episode, Leslie Vass explains why a full pardon did not bring the freedom he expected, and how a conviction can continue to haunt someone for decades. This conversation explores a truth that is often overlooked: exoneration and expungement are not the same thing.

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Coming July 21 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

After seven years behind bars, Leslie Vass was approached by a fellow incarcerated man who told him something that would change everything: the police had mistaken Leslie for someone else. What followed was a fragile thread of truth, deep mistrust of a legal system that had already failed him, and a photograph that could finally expose a devastating error.

In this episode, Leslie reflects on wrongful conviction, survival, and what it means to be asked, once again, to trust lawyers after years of betrayal.

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Episode 31 -Leslie Vass

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this powerful conversation, Leslie Vass shares how a routine trip to a neighborhood store at age 17 turned into a wrongful conviction that cost him decades of his life. Arrested based on a vague identification, denied meaningful legal representation, and sentenced as an adult, Leslie walks us through the moments where the system failed him again and again.

This episode sheds light on eyewitness misidentification, ineffective counsel, prosecutorial discretion, and the racial realities shaping wrongful convictions in the 1970s and beyond.

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Coming July 7 on Wrongfully Yours - How Little It Took

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Leslie Vass remembers walking into the courtroom and sitting down only to learn, moments later, who had accused him. He had never seen the victim before. During the arrest, his face was pressed to a wall. A voice said he “looked like” the robber. That was all.

In this episode, Leslie reflects on the shock of realizing how little identification it took to put his life on trial, and how powerless a teenager can be inside a system he doesn’t understand.

Full episode drops July 7. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this conversation.

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Coming July 7 on Wrongfully Yours - Constructed Narratives

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Coming July 7 on Wrongfully Yours

When coworkers of the victim told the state’s attorney they knew Leslie Vass and that he was not one of the men who committed the robbery, the response was chillingly simple: they would no longer be needed as witnesses.

In this episode, Leslie recounts a moment when exculpatory eyewitnesses were dismissed because they contradicted the narrative already in place. It’s a powerful illustration of how truth can be sidelined when it doesn’t fit the case being built.

Full episode drops July 7. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this conversation. https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast

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Coming July 7 on Wrongfully Yours - Leslie Vass

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

When Leslie Vass met the attorney assigned to defend him, something immediately felt wrong. The lawyer didn’t ask questions about the case. He didn’t want details. He wanted payment and told Leslie not to worry, because he was the one with the law degree.

In this episode, Leslie reflects on being 17 years old, facing trial just months after his arrest, and realizing too late that his defense wasn’t really a defense at all. It’s a stark look at how legal representation can fail long before a verdict is ever reached.

Full episode drops July 7. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this conversation.

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Episode 30 - A Look Back

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The latest episode of Wrongfully Yours is a moment to pause and reflect. Kelly revisits some of the powerful conversations from January to June, weaving together stories of injustice, resilience, and systemic failure. This isn’t just a recap. It’s a call to action. Wrongful convictions aren’t isolated errors; they’re the result of deep-rooted patterns.

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June 23 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

We often celebrate the resilience of people who have been wrongfully convicted. But what does it say about our justice system when that level of resilience is required just to be heard?

This episode reflects on the people who have shared their stories on this podcast and the enduring belief that change is possible. Meaningful reform is not inevitable. It depends on our willingness to listen, learn, and examine the systems we take for granted.

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Coming June 23 on Wrongfully Yours

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In our next episode, we take a step back to reflect on the powerful conversations we’ve had so far. These stories aren’t just individual tragedies; they reveal deep patterns and urgent questions.

What does justice require of us? How do we respond with more than sympathy, but with action, with accountability, with hope?

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Episode 29- Monique Steele (continued)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

In the first part of our conversation, Monique shared what it was like, as a 13-year-old, to watch the chaos unfold when her family friend, Ron Dalton, was wrongfully convicted of murder.

Now, in this follow-up episode, Monique reflects on how growing up so close to injustice shaped her understanding of fairness, empathy, and the true cost of a broken system.

But this story is about more than just one case. It’s about the ripple effects of wrongful convictions on people who rarely make the headlines. It’s about:

How wrongful convictions reshape entire communities
The strength of families who quietly carry the weight
Why compassion matters as much as truth

This is a conversation about the wisdom that only lived experience can teach.

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Monique’s Story Continues June 9 on Wrongfully Yours

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Exoneration is often seen as the end of the story, but in reality, it's just the beginning.

In this episode, we explore what really happens after the prison doors swing open. There’s no support plan, no transition program, and no guarantee of compensation.

Monique and Kelly unpack the hard truth: those who are wrongfully convicted are often left with nothing but trauma and a system that’s quick to forget them.

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Ahead on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The next episode of Wrongfully Yours isn't just about wrongful convictions. It’s about judgment and what happens when we choose compassion instead.

Monique reflects on the quiet strength she witnessed growing up: families who didn’t turn away in the face of scandal, pressure, or pain.

She also reminds us how often we judge based on the “Instagram version” of people’s lives without asking: What’s really going on?

This conversation encourages us to ask deeper questions and to look beyond the appearances.

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Coming June 9 on Wrongfully Yours

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

“I want to look past the headlines… What’s the real story? What are we not hearing?”

In this thoughtful episode, Kelly and Monique continue their conversation and Monique reflects on how her early experience with Ron Dalton’s wrongful conviction has shaped how she views the world and the media today. Her reflections remind us why wrongful convictions are never just one person’s tragedy.

In this episode, we talk about the ripple effects of injustice, the harm we don't always see, and the questions we should be asking. This is what Wrongfully Yours is all about.

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Episode 28 - Monique Steele

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this powerful episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly speaks with Monique, who was just 13 when Ron Dalton was accused of murdering his wife. As a family friend of Ron’s sister and brother-in-law, Monique grew up adjacent to a wrongful conviction and bore witness to the emotional chaos and social stigma from a unique vantage point.

She shares:

What it was like to be a teen watching a family trying to cope
How stigma ripples into community spaces
Why solidarity matters, especially in the shadows

Be sure to subscribe now and listen to this story from a unique vantage point, one that sat at the periphery of injustice.

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Next Up - Monique Steele (May 26)

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

At just 13 years old, Monique was trying to process a tragedy no child should have to.

With Ron Dalton jailed in Newfoundland and his three young children suddenly in the care of her family friends in PEI, she found herself consumed with questions: Where would everyone sleep? Would there be a funeral? Would he be allowed to attend?

This episode explores the emotional and logistical ripple effects of a wrongful conviction through the eyes of a teenager who watched it all unfold.

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Monique Steele - Next on Wrongfully Yours

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

As a teenager, Monique found herself on the edge of something she knew was far from normal.

A family suddenly doubling in size, now raising six children. A man accused of murder granted bail and living just down the road. And a community quietly trying to hold itself together.

This episode offers a rare perspective from someone who watched the fallout of Ron Dalton’s wrongful conviction unfold from the periphery with eyes wide open.

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Coming May 26 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

At just 13 years old, Monique was suddenly pulled into a world of grief, shock, and uncertainty.

In this episode, she reflects on how her family friends, who were already raising three young kids, took in three more, after Ron Dalton was wrongfully jailed for the death of his wife.

This is a story about the ripple effects of wrongful convictions on children, on families, and on entire communities.

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Episode 27 - Linda Gallant (continued)

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this emotional continuation of Wrongfully Yours, Linda Gallant shares more of her family's journey through the trauma of her brother Ron Dalton’s wrongful conviction.

This episode dives deeper into:

The long-term emotional strain on families
The relentless resilience needed to survive the justice system
Why advocacy isn’t a choice, it’s a necessity

Wrongful convictions don’t just happen to individuals. They happen to entire families.

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Coming May 12 - Linda Gallant Continues her Conversation

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Ron Dalton survived one of the most well-known wrongful convictions in Canadian history, but he didn’t stop there.

In this powerful episode, his sister Linda Gallant reflects on the toll his incarceration took on their family, and how Ron now channels that pain into advocacy through his work with Innocence Canada.

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Next on Wrongfully Yours (May 12)

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What does it say about a justice system when, more than a decade later, police show up at a school to question a child about the night her mother died - a child who had already lost everything?

In this emotional episode, Linda Gallant recounts the moment Ron’s daughter, who was 16 years old at the time, was approached by RCMP investigators at school, and the strength it took to say No.

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Coming May 12 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What would you do if someone you loved was facing life behind bars for a crime you knew they didn’t commit?

In this moving episode, Linda Gallant shares what happened after she and her husband made the extraordinary decision to post bail and open their home to her brother, Ron Dalton, who had been wrongfully accused of murder.

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Episode 26 - Linda Gallant

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

This week on Wrongfully Yours, Kelly speaks with Linda Gallant, sister of exoneree Ron Dalton, about the hidden toll of wrongful convictions on families.

Linda opens up about:

The chaos that followed her brother’s arrest
The emotional strain on their family
What it means to trust (or lose trust in) the justice system

This episode is a powerful reminder that when someone is wrongfully convicted, the entire family serves the time.

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New episode of Wrongfully Yours coming April 28

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

“When the judge asked how much money we could come up with, I said 30. We’d planned on 20, but I didn’t know if that would be enough. I just didn’t want Ron to stay in.”

In this preview from our next episode, Linda Gallant shares what it took to secure bail for her brother, Ron Dalton, who was wrongfully accused of murdering his wife. With fear, uncertainty, and urgency swirling around her, Linda found herself making a split-second decision in court and a late-night call to her husband to come up with thousands more.

This episode is about more than finances. It’s about family, fear, and the impossible choices people are forced to make when the justice system gets it wrong.

Full episode drops April 28. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform to listen in on this gripping conversation.

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Next on Wrongfully Yours (April 28)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

“When we arrived, the RCMP wouldn’t let us into the house. They said it was secured… We had no idea why.”

In this powerful preview, Linda Gallant recalls the moment she and her mother flew to Newfoundland after the sudden death of her sister-in-law, Brenda. What they found when they arrived was confusion, grief, and the first signs that something was deeply wrong.

Linda’s brother, Ron Dalton, would soon be accused of murder. But at this point, no one had any idea what was coming. How could they?

Full episode drops April 28. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform to listen in on this touching conversation.

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Coming April 28 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

“When Ron and Brenda visited us that summer, they asked if anything ever happened to them, would we take care of their kids. We had no idea what was coming.”

In this emotional preview, Linda Gallant shares the early moments of what would become a 12-year ordeal after her brother, Ron Dalton, was wrongfully incarcerated in 1989.

This is not just a story of one man’s wrongful conviction. It's the story of a family unexpectedly thrown into the chaos of a justice system failure.

Full episode drops April 28. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform to be a part of this important conversation.

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Episode 25 - Ron Dalton (continued)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Part 2 of his powerful story, Ron Dalton shares the long and painful road from wrongful conviction to eventual acquittal.

With the support of lawyer Jerome Kennedy and nine internationally respected forensic pathologists, Ron’s team dismantled the flawed Crown theory that stole nearly a decade of his life.

But the road to justice wasn’t easy. A mistrial. Delays. Emotional exhaustion. And all the while, Ron missed milestones in his children’s lives.

In this episode, Ron reflects on the public inquiry that followed, the systemic failures it uncovered, and why, now as co-president of Innocence Canada, he continues to fight for others who’ve been wrongfully convicted.

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Next on Wrongfully Yours - Ron Dalton (April 14)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

For decades, wrongful convictions were Canada’s “dirty little secret.” But the work of organizations like Innocence Canada is changing that.

In our next episode, Ron Dalton reflects on how far the movement has come: from being ignored and dismissed to now being invited to help train staff at the National Parole Board.

Ron shares what it means to see Innocence Canada recognized by the very systems that once failed the wrongfully convicted, and why that shift matters for justice moving forward.

Full episode drops April 14. Follow us and subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform to hear this conversation about persistence, change, and the power of being heard. Don’t miss it!

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We continue our convo with Ron Dalton on April 14

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

“There was no crime. And yet, I was convicted.”

Ron Dalton’s story is one of unimaginable injustice. After the sudden death of his wife, Ron was arrested and convicted of murder despite the fact that what happened wasn’t criminal at all. It took years to clear his name.

In this powerful episode, Ron shares how flawed forensic evidence and systemic tunnel vision led to his wrongful conviction and how many others across Canada have experienced the same fate.

But this isn’t just about punishing the innocent. As Ron points out, every time the system convicts the wrong person, the real perpetrator walks free. That’s not just unjust, it’s dangerous.

This episode of Wrongfully Yours explores the personal, legal, and public consequences of wrongful convictions and what must change to prevent them.

Episode drops April 14. Follow us and subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform to hear the rest of Ron’s story.

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Next Episode Coming April 14

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

In our next episode, Ron Dalton recounts the tragic night his wife was rushed to a rural Newfoundland hospital with breathing difficulties and how a critical medical error changed everything.

An inexperienced medical student, filling in on a short-term rotation, made a fatal mistake while trying to save her life. What followed was a devastating loss and the beginning of Ron’s unimaginable journey into the justice system as an innocent man accused of murder.

This powerful episode is about grief, medical failure, and the long road to clearing his name. Full episode drops April 14. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss rest of Ron’s journey.

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Episode 24 - Ron Dalton

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this unforgettable episode, Kelly speaks with Ron Dalton, co-president of Innocence Canada and a man who spent nearly a decade wrongfully imprisoned for the death of his wife.

Ron’s story begins with a tragic accident which was misinterpreted as murder by an unqualified pathologist and spirals into a nightmare of confirmation bias, inexperience, and systemic delay.

From losing his wife and his freedom to ultimately clearing his name, Ron’s fight for justice is a sobering reminder of just how fragile the truth can be in the criminal justice system.

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Coming March 31 - New Episode with Ron Dalton

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In a town that had never seen a homicide trial, Ron Dalton was convicted of murdering his wife based in large part on the word of a local pathologist over a certified expert from Philadelphia.

Ron was sentenced to life in prison after a six-week trial, and it would take 12 years and a nine-month retrial to finally prove his innocence.

On the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Ron shares how flawed forensic testimony and small-town bias led to a devastating wrongful conviction and what it took to fight his way back to freedom.

Full episode drops March 31. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this powerful conversation.

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Coming March 31 - Ron Dalton

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Ron Dalton was home with his wife and three young children the night she died. By morning, he would become the prime suspect in a case that would take years to unravel.

In this powerful episode of Wrongfully Yours, Ron shares how assumptions, local biases, and a rush to judgment led to one of Canada’s most devastating wrongful convictions.

Full episode drops March 31. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this unforgettable story of injustice, loss, and resilience.

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New episode coming March 31

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Ron Dalton was at home with his wife and three sleeping children when tragedy struck. By morning, he was the prime suspect in her death.

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Ron shares how assumptions, pressure, and a strange time change in Newfoundland set the stage for a catastrophic wrongful conviction. His story is one of heartbreak, injustice, and the long road to truth.

Full episode drops March 31. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this unforgettable story of injustice, loss, and resilience.

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Episode 23 - Dr. Jan Canty (continued)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this gripping follow-up, psychologist and homicide survivor Dr. Jan Canty returns to Wrongfully Yours to unpack the unexpected parallels between her own experience and the world of wrongful convictions.

We talk phantom crimes, prosecutorial discretion, and maternal grief, and we dig into what it really means to be a justice system survivor.

From faulty medical assumptions to public pressure and systemic apathy, Dr. Canty shares the deeper layers of harm that impact both victims and the wrongfully accused.

This episode is a call for education, empathy, and reform.

Be sure to subscribe now and listen in on this rest of this conversation!

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#WrongfullyYours #DrJanCanty #JusticeSystemSurvivor #WrongfulConvictions #CriminalJusticeReform #PhantomCrimes #MaternalGrief #VictimSupport #InnocenceNetwork #TraumaInformedJustice

Part 2 with Dr. Jan Canty Coming March 17

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What if your child’s medical emergency could be mistaken for murder?

In a gripping moment from our upcoming episode, Dr. Jan Canty shares a deeply personal story. It’s one that nearly mirrored the heartbreaking cases of women wrongfully convicted after losing their children.

She asked an expert: Could this have happened to my daughter? The answer was chilling.

This is an emotional, urgent conversation about race, motherhood, medical crisis and how fast the system can get it wrong.

Full episode drops March 17. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this important conversation about how race, bias, and misunderstanding collide with life-altering consequences.

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New Episode of Wrongfully Yours Coming March 17

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Can storytelling shift public opinion and maybe even the legal system itself?

Dr. Jan Canty thinks it can.

She joins us to talk about the power of sharing lived experiences, how far those stories can reach, and why real change starts with the ripple effect of being heard.

This conversation reminds us: justice doesn’t begin in court. It begins with listening.

Full episode drops March 17. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this powerful conversation about how we move forward without leaving justice behind.

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#WrongfullyYours #CriminalJusticeReform #StorytellingForChange #JusticeLeadership #LegalInnovation #DrJanCanty #StorytellingMatters

Coming March 17 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

When a crime happens, we often focus on punishment but what about the pain left behind?

Dr. Jan Canty, a psychologist and homicide survivor, offers a powerful perspective on how we can truly support victims without fueling the cycle that leads to wrongful convictions.

She talks peer support, crime victim law, and why the public’s demand for swift justice can do more harm than good.

Full episode drops March 17. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this powerful conversation about accountability, compassion, and how we move forward without leaving justice behind.

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Episode 22 - Dr. Jan Canty

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this powerful episode of Wrongfully Yours, psychologist and podcast host Dr. Jan Canty shares her story as a homicide survivor and the unexpected path that led her to the world of wrongful convictions.

After her husband was murdered, Jan faced the criminal justice system head-on, but over time, she began to see its deeper flaws, especially in how it treats victims, ignores nuance, and sometimes convicts the wrong person.

Now an advocate who attends the Innocence Network Conference annually, Jan speaks candidly about grief, justice, and what happens when those two forces clash.

Subscribe and listen now to this important conversation about pain, truth, and the human cost of getting it wrong.

#WrongfullyYours #DrJanCanty #HomicideSurvivor #WrongfulConvictions #InnocenceNetwork #VictimServices #JusticeAndGrief #HumanCost #TrueCrimeReform #SystemicFailure #InnocenceMatters

March 3 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when a homicide survivor walks into a courtroom convinced they’re about to face their loved one’s killer only to later learn the person convicted may be innocent?

Dr. Jan Canty knows this tension intimately. As both a psychologist and a homicide survivor, she has difficult, but necessary, conversations with others navigating the same pain - especially those who haven’t gone to trial yet.

“Many don’t want to hear it. They want someone to pay. But wrongful convictions don’t bring justice. They deepen the trauma.”

This episode confronts the emotional complexity at the intersection of grief and justice.

Full episode drops March 3. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this powerful reminder that the ripple effects of homicide extend further than we often imagine.

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#WrongfullyYours #DrJanCanty #HomicideSurvivors #WrongfulConvictions #CriminalJusticeSystem #GriefAndAccountability #CriminalJusticeReform

Next on Wrongfully Yours

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Coming March 3 on Wrongfully Yours

Wrongful convictions often stem from a rush to judgment, but as Dr. Jan Canty reminds us in this episode, assumptions also plague homicide survivors. There are many invisible burdens they have to carry on top of their profound grief.

From “you’ll be over it in a year” to “you’re broken forever,” these assumptions do real harm. Add to that the silence that often follows when the casseroles stop coming. The isolation can be immense.

Full episode drops March 3. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you can join us for a candid and necessary conversation about how our assumptions fail survivors and what real support looks like.

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#WrongfullyYours #HomicideSurvivors #DrJanCanty #WrongfulConvictions #GriefAndHealing #CriminalJustice #TraumaAwareness

Coming March 3 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Dr. Jan Canty’s life changed forever when her husband was murdered more than four decades ago. As a "homicide survivor," she later began a podcast to support others navigating similar grief.

It wasn’t until exoneree Jeffrey Deskovic approached her that she realized a painful truth: those wrongfully convicted of homicide are also victims. They are casualties of the same violence.

Full episode drops March 3. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this powerful reminder that the ripples of homicide extend further than we often imagine.

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#WrongfullyYours #DrJanCanty #HomicideSurvivors #JeffreyDeskovic #WrongfulConvictions #CriminalJusticeReform #JusticeForAll #JusticeForTheInnocent #TrueCrimeWithPurpose

Episode 21 - Jia Rizvi (continued)

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this compelling follow-up episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly continues her conversation with filmmaker and advocate Jia Rizvi.

Jia opens up about her commitment to telling exoneree stories with honesty and integrity including her decision to self-produce 16 Years, a documentary about Jeffrey Deskovic.

She shares the emotional experience of attending the Innocence Conference, the deep community bonds she’s formed, and the personal responsibility she feels to protect the humanity behind every story.

This episode is a reflection on truth, trauma, and what it means to honour the people behind the headlines.

Subscribe now and listen in on this inspirational conversation about trust, trauma, and storytelling that honours the human experience.

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#WrongfullyYours #JiaRizvi #JeffreyDeskovic #16YearsDocumentary #ExonereeStories #InnocenceConference #StorytellingWithIntegrity #MediaEthics #JusticeThroughFilm #WrongfulConvictions

A Look at Our Next Episode (Coming Feb 17)

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

At the last innocence network conference, filmmaker Jia Rizvi was struck by the number announced: 5,505 years.

That’s the total number of years the exonerees in that room had collectively spent wrongfully incarcerated. 5,505 years of missed birthdays, family milestones, and stolen freedom.

In this moving episode, Jia reflects on the beauty and heartbreak of seeing those who made it out and the quiet ache for those still inside.

Full episode drops February 17. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this moving reflection on injustice, resilience, and the urgent need for reform.

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#WrongfullyYours #JiaRizvi #WrongfulConviction #Exonerees #MassIncarceration #JusticeMatters #JusticeForTheInnocent

New Episode of Wrongfully Yours Coming February 17

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Filmmaker Jia Rizvi joins us to talk about how film can quietly but powerfully move people toward justice. From screenings to inbox messages, Jia shares how storytelling ignites something personal in viewers, leading them to care, to act, and to show up for the wrongfully convicted in ways they never expected.

This episode is about awareness, passion, and the ripple effects of bearing witness.

Full episode drops February 17. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this moving conversation.

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#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConvictions #JiaRizvi #StorytellingForJustice #InnocenceMovement #TrueJustice

Coming Feb 17 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Filmmaker Jia Rizvi didn’t want to hand over someone else’s truth to a network or studio. Too many wrongful conviction stories get sensationalized or twisted into entertainment instead of treated with the care they deserve.

So, she made the documentary herself.

In this episode, Jia explains why sticking to the facts wasn’t just a creative choice, it was an ethical one. Every word, every moment, drawn from court records and firsthand accounts.

This is what it means to honor the truth.

Full episode drops February 17. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this important conversation about truth, vulnerability, and the power of purpose-driven storytelling.

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#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConviction #DocumentaryEthics #JusticeForTheInnocent #JiaRizvi #TrueStory #CriminalJustice #ExonereeVoices #JusticeThroughStorytelling #JusticeMatters #IntegrityInMedia

Episode 20 - Jia Rizvi

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this inspiring episode, Kelly speaks with Jia Rizvi, an advocate and filmmaker whose journey into wrongful conviction work began with the case of Adnan Syed and deepened through her connection with exoneree Jeffrey Deskovic.

Jia shares how she left a career in marketing to pursue filmmaking as a tool for justice, and how storytelling has become her way of amplifying voices too often silenced.

She reflects on the emotional toll of interviewing exonerees and their families, and the shared trauma experienced when the justice system fails.

Subscribe now and listen in on this powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and the power of narrative to drive change https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast.

#WrongfullyYours #JiaRizvi #AdnanSyed #JeffreyDeskovic #StorytellingForJustice #WrongfulConvictions #JusticeReform #FilmmakingWithPurpose #ExonereeVoices

Coming February 3 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

When filmmaker Jia Rizvi met exoneree Jeffrey Deskovic, she didn’t just find a story, she found a calling.

Jia shares why she chose to document Jeff’s case and why wrongful convictions are an issue the public too often overlooks. “Most people don’t think wrongful conviction is a major issue because you can’t always see it,” she says.

Full episode drops February 3. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this moving conversation about media bias, public perception, and the urgency of awareness.

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Coming February 3

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

“A wrongful conviction creates an additional victim that was never part of the original crime.” — Jia Rizvi

In this poignant conversation, filmmaker Jia Rizvi explores the often overlooked emotional toll wrongful convictions take, not just on the innocent person imprisoned, but also on the victim’s family who are retraumatized when the truth finally comes out.

Full episode drops February 3. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this honest and compassionate discussion about accountability, grief, and the complexity of justice.

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#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConviction #RestorativeJustice #VictimAdvocacy #TraumaInJustice #TruthAndReckoning #JiaRizvi #DocumentaryFilm #JusticeThroughStorytelling #TruthMatters

Coming February 3 - A Conversation with Jia Rizvi

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Award winning filmmaker Jia Rizvi shares the moment she knew she was doing exactly what she was meant to do - documenting the stories of the wrongfully convicted.

In this powerful episode, Jia reflects on her first interview with Jeffrey Deskovic and how his openness, honesty, and courage shaped her path as a storyteller and as an advocate.

Full episode drops February 3. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this moving conversation about purpose, truth, and the power of telling hard stories with heart.

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Episode 19 - Dr. Akua Jackson

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this conversation, Kelly and Dr. Akua Jackson discuss the complexities of wrongful convictions, particularly focusing on the Ohio Four case. Dr. Jackson shares her personal journey into the world of wrongful convictions, influenced by her brother's own wrongful conviction. They explore the emotional and societal impacts of wrongful convictions, the challenges faced in proving innocence, and the political dynamics within the justice system. The conversation emphasizes the importance of public advocacy and pressure to seek justice for those wrongfully convicted.

#wrongfullyyours, #wrongfulconvictions, #justicesystem, #OhioFour, #exoneration, #forensicpsychology, #advocacy, #legalsystem, #innocence, #criminaljustice

Episode 18 - John Edwards and the Ohio 4 (continued)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this powerful and deeply unsettling episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly continues her conversations with John Edwards, a man who has spent more than 32 years incarcerated for a double homicide he maintains he did not commit despite no physical evidence linking him to the murders.

Throughout the conversation, he reflects on survival, faith, resilience, and accountability, and he acknowledges his past mistakes while firmly asserting innocence in the crime that cost him decades of freedom. From prison, he has become a published author, screenwriter, mentor to at-risk youth, and advocate for justice, continuing to fight not only for his own freedom, but for systemic accountability.

This episode exposes the devastating human cost of informant-driven prosecutions, prosecutorial misconduct, and the nearly impossible road from conviction to exoneration.

#WrongfullyYours, #WrongfulConviction, #JusticeReform, #TrueCrime, #OhioStories, #Exoneration, #FreetheOhio4

2 Part Conclusion Coming January 20

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Dr. Akua Jackson shares what led her into the world of wrongful convictions. It wasn’t through an organization, but through lived experience. With a wrongly convicted brother and a family rooted in community service, her advocacy comes from personal loss, responsibility, and a deep commitment to helping others. She also shares her connection to the Ohio 4 case.

This is a conversation about family, justice, and what it means to speak up when the system fails the people you love.

Be sure to listen to this conversation and to subscribe when it drops on January 20. Available wherever you get your podcasts https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast.

#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConvictions #JusticeImpactedFamilies #OhioFour #CommunityAdvocacy #CriminalJusticeReform

Coming January 20 - Free Not Exonerated

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Our next episode confronts a critical but often misunderstood truth in wrongful conviction cases: the difference between being released from prison and being truly free. John Edwards explains how stigma, labels, and an unvacated conviction continue to shape life long after incarceration ends.

Freedom isn’t just about leaving prison. It’s about clearing your name.

Be sure to listen to this conversation and to subscribe when it drops on January 20. Available wherever you get your podcasts https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast.

#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConvictions #ExonerationMatters #JusticeReform #CriminalJustice #MassIncarceration #StigmaAfterPrison

Coming January 20 on Wrongfully Yours

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, John Edwards continues his conversation, and he refuses to let prison define the beginning or the end of his story. He speaks about relevance, community, creativity, and the determination to return home, not as someone broken by incarceration, but as someone who never stopped showing up for others.

This conversation challenges what we think we know about incarceration, identity, and survival inside the system and what it means to believe your life is bigger than the place meant to confine you.

Be sure to listen to this conversation and to subscribe when it drops on January 20. Available wherever you get your podcasts. https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast.

#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConvictions #MassIncarceration #JusticeReform #PrisonVoices #IncarceratedWriters #AtRiskYouth #CriminalJustice

Episode 17 - John Edwards and the Ohio 4

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

This episode is unlike any other. Recorded through phone calls from prison with John Edwards, one of the Ohio 4, this conversation is raw, unfiltered, and essential. John has been incarcerated in Ohio for over 30 years for a double homicide he did not commit. Together, the Ohio 4 have served more than 100 years of wrongful imprisonment.

There is no physical evidence tying John or his co-defendants to the crime. Their convictions rested entirely on the testimony of a single informant whose story repeatedly changed and was later recanted.

A former Ohio prosecutor even admitted the convictions should be dismissed, but politics intervened, and John remains behind bars.

Hear his story of resilience, advocacy, and the fight against a system that refuses to correct its mistakes regardless of the human cost.

Be sure to listen to this conversation and to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast.

#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConviction #JusticeReform #TrueCrime #OhioStories #Exoneration #FreetheOhio4

Coming January 6 - Case of the Ohio 4

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Coming January 6 on Wrongfully Yours: Lies. Recantations. Innocent lives on the line.

William Avery’s story kept changing, but it served to place four innocent people at a murder scene with no weapon, no evidence, no proof. First it was for the reward money, then he claimed he actually witnessed the crime. How far can one man’s lies go before justice collapses?

Be sure to listen to this conversation when it drops on January 6, and to subscribe so you don't miss a thing! Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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#WrongfullyYours #TrueCrime #JusticeReform #WrongfulConvictions #OhioStories #FreetheOhio4

Coming January 6

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

A shocking double murder. No leads. And an informant whose story came from his own son.

Wrongfully Yours dives into the case of the Ohio 4 and the murders of Marsha Blakely & Floyd Epps. This is a tangled investigation full of twists, questions, and shocking revelations. Can justice be uncovered when the truth is buried beneath layers of hearsay and uncertainty?

Be sure to listen to this conversation and to subscribe when it drops on January 6. Available wherever you get your podcasts https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast.

#FreetheOhio4 #TrueCrime #JusticeReform #WrongfulConvictions #OhioStories #InvestigativePodcast

Episode 16 - A Year In Review

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this special episode of Wrongfully Yours, host Kelly Lauzon reflects on the journey so far: the powerful stories of wrongful convictions, lived experiences, and the voices that have shaped this series.

From exonerees to law enforcement professionals, youth activists to legal advocates, Kelly revisits the key takeaways from these conversations and reminds us why this work matters.

This episode is about hope, resilience, and the urgent need for systemic reform. It’s also a tribute to the storytellers who have bravely shared their truth.

Subscribe and listen now to reflect, reconnect, and reignite the call for justice.

Looking forward to a new year of sharing important conversations!

#WrongfullyYours #CriminalJusticeReform #ExonereeVoices #StorytellingForJustice #LivedExperienceMatters #Resilience #YouthActivism #JusticeMatters #InnocenceWork

Coming December 23 - A Year in Review

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In our final episode of the year, host Kelly Lauzon reflects on the incredible journey through stories of wrongful convictions, from the voices of exonerees to law enforcement professionals who now champion reform to students and family members.

Tune in as we look back, look forward, and hold space for hope.

Full episode drops December 23. You won’t want to miss this closing chapter.

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#WrongfullyYours, #WrongfulConviction, #JusticeReform, #HopeInAction, #StorytellingForChange, #YouthActivism, #ExonereeVoices, #JusticeForTheInnocent, #LivedExperience, #HopeInJustice

Episode 15 - Jeffery Deskovic & Samantha Mahase

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

In a powerful two-part release, Wrongfully Yours continues the story of Jeffrey Deskovic, who was wrongfully convicted at just 17 and spent 16 years behind bars.

In Part 1, Jeff shares the pivotal moments that led to his exoneration: a critical DNA match, the real perpetrator’s confession, and the emotional aftermath of re-entering a world that had moved on without him. Now an attorney and fierce advocate, Jeff devotes his life to justice reform.

In Part 2, we hear from Jeff’s fiancée, Samantha, who tells us about their story of love, trust, and healing after wrongful conviction. From a Valentine’s Day singles event to building a life rooted in shared purpose, this conversation explores what it means to find connection and compassion after trauma.

These are stories of resilience, redemption, and the love that justice couldn’t take away.

#WrongfullyYours #JeffreyDeskovic #ExonereeVoices #WrongfulConviction #RedemptionStory #LoveAfterPrison #JusticeReform #CriminalJustice #Resilience #InnocenceMatters

Episode 14 - Jeffrey Deskovic (continued)

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

In a powerful two-part release, Wrongfully Yours continues the story of Jeffrey Deskovic, who was wrongfully convicted at just 17 and spent 16 years behind bars.

These are stories of resilience, redemption, and the love that justice couldn’t take away.

#WrongfullyYours #JeffreyDeskovic #ExonereeVoices #WrongfulConviction #RedemptionStory #LoveAfterPrison #JusticeReform #CriminalJustice #Resilience #InnocenceMatters

Two-Part Conclusion coming December 9

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In the second part of the conclusion to exoneree Jeffrey Deskovic story, we talk with his fiancé, Samantha.

When Samantha met exoneree Jeff, she had no idea her life was about to change. Now, she’s back in school studying criminal justice, planning to become a lawyer to join Jeff in fighting wrongful convictions.

Together with her two sons, one of whom is also inspired to pursue law, they’re building what Jeff calls a “wrongful conviction fighting family.”

Two episodes. One story you won’t forget. Both episodes drop December 9.

Be sure to follow us and to subscribe so you don’t miss out on the rest of Jeffrey’s story!

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Maybe You Are Innocent

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Coming December 9: two unforgettable episodes featuring exoneree, attorney, and advocate, Jeffrey Deskovic.

At just 16 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted in part because a jury didn’t want to be sequestered over Christmas.

In this emotional episode, Jeff recounts how a single holdout juror, who believed in his innocence, ultimately gave in to group pressure. The result? A 15-to-life sentence, even as the judge admitted, “Maybe you are innocent.”

Jeff would spend 16 years behind bars before being exonerated.

This is a conversation about injustice, pressure, and the devastating consequences of a broken system.

Be sure to follow us and to subscribe so you don’t miss this powerful episode. https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast

#WrongfullyYours #JeffreyDeskovic #WrongfulConviction #JusticeMatters #TrueJustice #CriminalJusticeReform

Coming December 9

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Two unforgettable episodes featuring exoneree, attorney, and advocate, Jeffrey Deskovic.

At 16, Jeff Deskovic was wrongfully convicted and spent 16 years in prison (catch up by checking out the last episode if you missed it). Now we get to talk hear more of his story through two unforgettable episodes.

Coming up, in part 1: Jeff opens up about the brutal reality of his wrongful conviction, the fight for his freedom, and how he turned pain into purpose through advocacy.

Part 2: Jeff and his fiancée, Samantha, share their story of love, healing, and building a life together after unthinkable injustice.

From the trauma of 16 years behind bars to the unexpected joy of finding connection and purpose, these episodes are about resilience, love, and justice.

Two episodes. One story you won’t forget. Both episodes drop November 11. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe so you don’t miss out on the rest of Jeffrey’s story!

#WrongfullyYours #JeffreyDeskovic #WrongfulConviction #ExonereeVoices #CriminalJusticeReform #Innocence #LoveAfterPrison #JusticeMatters

Episode 13 - Jeffrey Deskovic

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

At just 17 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a classmate even though DNA evidence had already shown he didn’t commit the crime.

In this gripping episode of Wrongfully Yours, Jeff shares how manipulative police tactics led to a false confession, how the justice system failed him at every turn, and how he spent 16 years in prison before finally being exonerated.

Now a fierce advocate for justice reform, Jeff speaks openly about the emotional toll of his wrongful conviction and the fight to ensure it doesn’t happen to others.

Subscribe and listen now wherever you get your podcasts to hear his powerful story.

#WrongfullyYours #JeffreyDeskovic #WrongfulConviction #FalseConfession #ExonereeVoices #CriminalJusticeReform #JusticeForTheInnocent #DNAExoneration

Coming November 25 - A Conversation with Jeffrey Deskovic

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The DNA didn’t match. The FBI lab made that clear, but instead of admitting a mistake, the prosecutor pushed forward. There was a rush to indict Jeffrey Deskovic before the DNA results were officially in.

In this episode, Jeffrey details how the prosecution built its case by sidestepping exculpatory evidence and how a medical examiner's shocking courtroom claim turned the truth upside down.

Full episode drops November 25. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this conversation.

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#WrongfullyYours #JeffDeskovic #WrongfulConvictions #ExonereeVoices #CriminalJusticeReform #JusticeMatters #DNAExoneration

New Episode Coming November 25

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

At just 16 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic thought he was helping the police. Instead, he found himself wired to a polygraph machine and subjected to nearly seven hours of aggressive interrogation.

“They kept asking me the same questions over and over... My fear increased with every hour.”

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Jeffrey recounts the terrifying moment when the justice system began to turn against him which was long before any charges were laid.

Full episode drops November 25. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this conversation.

#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConvictions #JeffreyDeskovic #FalseConfessions #InterrogationTactics #JuvenileJustice #CriminalJusticeReform #ExonereeVoices #JusticeMatters #JusticeForTheInnocent #TrueCrime

Episode 12 - Pen for Justice (continued)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

In this enlightening follow-up episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly continues her conversation with students from Pen for Justice, a youth-led initiative out of Toronto Metropolitan University committed to wrongful conviction advocacy and justice reform.

They talk about the emotional toll of this work, the personal experiences that drive their passion, and the power of humanizing those affected by a broken system.

This episode is a testament to the role youth activism plays in pushing for real change.

Listen now to hear from the next generation of justice advocates.

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#WrongfullyYours #PenForJustice #YouthActivism #JusticeReform #WrongfulConvictions #TMU #InnocenceMatters #CriminalJusticeCanada #StudentVoices

Coming November 11 - Humanizing Incarceration

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

New episode coming next week (November 11)!

“We have to remember they’re people, people with experiences.”

In this inspiring clip from the upcoming episode of #WrongfullyYours, Kelly reflects, along with the executive members from #PenforJustice, on the importance of listening to incarcerated voices and the urgent need to build a justice system rooted in empathy, learning, and accountability. This is a group of future justice leaders, and they remind us why listening - really listening - to incarcerated individuals matters.

Their message is clear: humanizing people in prison isn’t optional. It’s essential. And if this is the future of the criminal justice system, there’s reason for hope.

Full episode drops November 11. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss the rest of this conversation.

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#JusticeWithHumanity #FutureLawyers #CriminalJusticeReform #WrongfulConvictions #ListenAndLearn #LegalEducation #EmpathyInLaw #HumanizeTheSystem #YouthAdvocacy #HopeForTheSystem #YouthAdvocacy

Coming November 11: “If you're silent, you're choosing a side.”

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this advance clip from the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, criminology student Emily Jose, with Pen for Justice, shares why staying silent in the face of injustice is not an option, especially for those pursuing a future in law and advocacy.

Even the smallest voice can make a big impact.

Full episode drops October 14. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss the rest of this conversation.

#WrongfullyYours #PenForJustice #LegalEducation #EmpathyInLaw #JusticeWithHumility #WrongfulConvictions #HumanizeTheSystem #YouthAdvocacy #SpeakUp #CriminalJustice #FutureLawyers #JusticeMatters #WrongfulConvictions

Importance of Empathy

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Coming November 11:

“The client on the other side is a real person, not just a job.”

In this clip from the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, criminology student Emily Jose, with Pen for Justice, reflects on the importance of empathy and human connection in the legal profession.

She reminds us that legal work isn't just about rules and procedures. It’s about people, and holding onto that perspective can make all the difference.

Full episode drops November 11. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss the rest of this conversation. https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast

#WrongfullyYours #PenForJustice #LegalEducation #EmpathyInLaw #JusticeWithHumility #WrongfulConvictions #HumanizeTheSystem #YouthAdvocacy

Episode 11 - Pen for Justice

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this inspiring conversation, Kelly sits down with the executive members of Pen for Justice, a student-led initiative at Toronto Metropolitan University dedicated to raising awareness about wrongful convictions and pushing for meaningful justice reform.

The students share what inspired their activism, how the group came together, and what they hope to achieve as they take on one of the most pressing issues in the justice system.

This episode is a powerful reminder that real change often starts with informed, passionate voices willing to speak up, and students are leading the way.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

#WrongfullyYours #PenForJustice #StudentActivism #WrongfulConvictions #JusticeReform #YouthForJustice #TMU #CriminalJusticeCanada

Coming October 28: What Justice Really Means

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, we speak with members of Pen for Justice, a student-led initiative working to shift the conversation around incarceration, innocence, and due process. Miah Slater, the group’s president, breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about innocence advocacy and why due process protects us all.

“If one person doesn’t have the right to a fair trial, why do you think you’re entitled to one? The system has to work for everyone, or it doesn’t work at all.”

This episode dives into the heart of innocence work and reminds us that the fight isn’t just about proving innocence. It’s about protecting the right to a fair process for everyone.

This episode is about principle over popularity and why fighting for fair process matters, no matter the crime.

Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss what’s next.

#WrongfullyYours #PenForJustice #DueProcess #JusticeForAll #WrongfulConviction #YouthAdvocacy #JusticeForAll

Coming October 28: From Interest to Impact

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, members of Pen for Justice reflect on how true crime initially sparked their interest but how learning more led to something deeper.

“I was interested in true crime growing up... but now, I’m just learning so much more, and I’m so unhappy with how the criminal justice system really works.”

This conversation is about critical curiosity, awakening to injustice, and turning awareness into action.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform to make sure you don’t miss out!

#WrongfullyYours #PenForJustice #JusticeEducation #WrongfulConviction #CriminalJustice #TrueCrimeToAction #YouthVoices

New Episode Coming October 28 - Pen for Justice

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In our next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly sits down with Pen for Justice, a powerful student collective using advocacy to expose injustice and amplify the voices of the wrongfully convicted.

This is more than storytelling. It’s truth-telling. It’s resistance. It’s a movement.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform to make sure you don’t miss out!

#wrongfullyyours #WrongfulConviction #JusticeReform #PenForJustice #NarrativePower #Advocacy

Episode 10 - The Dallas Conviction Integrity Unit (part 2)

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Kelly continues her conversation with Mike Ware and James Hammond of the Dallas Conviction Integrity Unit - the first of its kind in the U.S. They reflect on what the Unit has achieved over the last 20 years, the real-life impact of CIUs, and why post-conviction work inside a prosecutor’s office is both powerful and complicated. For Canadian listeners, this is a look into a model that doesn’t yet exist here, and it's a chance to consider what justice could look like if it did.

#WrongfullyYours #ConvictionIntegrity #JusticeReform #MikeWare #JamesHammond #WrongfulConvictions #CriminalJustice #ProsecutorialAccountability

New episode coming Tuesday, October 14

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

“Maybe he didn’t do it... but he pled guilty.”

That’s what the elected District Attorney told Mike Ware when confronted with evidence that the wrong man was serving time for a crime he didn’t commit and while the real perpetrator remained free.

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Mike shares the story of a man who tried to fight for his freedom, pro se, and was told he only gets “one bite at the apple.”

But when the truth finally came to light, Mike and his team had a simple question: What possible justice is served by keeping the wrong person in prison?

Full episode drops October 14. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this infuriating and essential conversation.

#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConviction #MikeWare #CriminalJusticeReform #GuiltyPlea #ProceduralBarriers #InnocenceMatters #JusticeFailed #InnocenceProjectofTexas #DallasCIU

New Episode Drops October 14

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

What happens when a judge resents the idea of agreement, even when both sides agree the person is innocent?

On the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Mike Ware shares the story of a judge who believes the “truth can only be found through adversarial combat” and who consistently pushes back when the state supports relief for the wrongfully convicted.

But if both sides agree someone is innocent, why keep fighting?

Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this essential conversation that explores what happens when justice gets trapped in ideology and when winning becomes more important than truth.

#WrongfullyYours #MikeWare #WrongfulConviction #AdversarialSystem #JudicialBias #CriminalJusticeReform #InnocenceMatters #ProceduralBarriers #DallasCIU

Episode 9 - The Dallas Conviction Integrity Unit

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this compelling episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly is joined by Mike Ware and James Hammond from the groundbreaking Dallas Conviction Integrity Unit, the first of its kind in the U.S.

Together, they unpack how the unit was formed, the culture of resistance they faced, and what it means to have a prosecutorial office dedicated to uncovering wrongful convictions. From the influence of high-profile cases like Randall Dale Adams to the heartbreaking injustice in Patrick Waller’s case, this conversation dives deep into the systemic barriers to truth and the impact of getting it wrong.

For Canadian listeners, this episode offers a rare and important look into a model we don't have here at home and a critical opportunity to learn from the people who helped build it.

#WrongfullyYours #ConvictionIntegrityUnit #MikeWare #JamesHammond #PatrickWaller #RandallDaleAdams #WrongfulConvictions #JusticeReform #ProsecutorialAccountability #CriminalJustice

New Episode Tuesday, September 30

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

When the Dallas Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) was created, there was no playbook.

When asked how the CIU adopts a case, Mike Ware goes back to the beginning and shares how, in the absence of any template, their team began with a daunting list: 454 people who had been denied the DNA testing they requested.

In this episode of Wrongfully Yours, we go inside the formation of the very first CIU in the U.S., and hear how it started by asking one powerful question: Who have we already failed?

Full episode drops September 30. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss this insightful conversation.

#WrongfullyYours #MikeWare #ConvictionIntegrityUnit #WrongfulConviction #DNAExoneration #CriminalJusticeReform #CIU #InnocenceMatters #JusticeSystem

New episode coming September 30

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Patrick Waller asked for DNA testing twice and was denied both times.

By the time the Dallas CIU finally got access to the case and the testing confirmed Patrick’s innocence, it was too late to charge the real perpetrators. The statute of limitations had expired.

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, James Hammond and Mike Ware unpack a devastating truth: when justice is delayed, it’s not just the wrong person who suffers. It’s also the victims, the public, and any chance of holding the actual offenders accountable.

Full episode drops September 30. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that you don’t miss our conversation about the extra layers of injustice created by a wrongful conviction.

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#WrongfullyYours #PatrickWaller #JamesHammond #MikeWare #WrongfulConviction #DelayedJustice #StatuteOfLimitations #InnocenceMatters #JusticeSystem #CriminalJusticeReform #ConvctionIntegrityUnit #InnocenceProjectofTexas

Episode 8 - Eric Anderson (continued - part 3)

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this moving conclusion to Eric Anderson’s story, we pick up right where we left off: Eric learns he’s going home—just four hours before his release—after nearly a decade of wrongful imprisonment. With powerful honesty, Eric shares the whirlwind of emotions, the surreal return to freedom, and the beginning of a new fight: life after exoneration.

Rather than retreat, Eric steps into advocacy, helping other exonerees navigate reentry and pushing for broader systemic reform. He talks about founding a support organization for exonerees, collaborating with lawmakers and city officials, and educating police cadets and law students about the real human impact of wrongful convictions. His drive is simple yet profound: “Somebody's got to do it.”

This is a conversation about radical resilience, community, and purpose beyond the prison gates.

#WrongfullyYours #EricAnderson #WrongfulConviction #JusticeSystemFail #ExonereeVoices #Resilience #CriminalJusticeReform #InnocenceMatters

Episode 7 - Eric Anderson (continued - part 2)

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this powerful follow-up, Eric Anderson continues his harrowing journey from being a gunshot victim to a wrongfully convicted man sentenced to 15–22 years in prison. Despite being offered a plea deal of probation and expungement, Eric refused to admit guilt for a crime he did not commit. He shares disturbing insights into the failures of the criminal justice system, including missing evidence, ineffective legal counsel, overcharging, and judicial bias.

Eric’s strength shines as he represents himself, studies law in prison, and ultimately finds redemption through the Michigan Innocence Clinic and the Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit. His conviction is overturned, and he is released—only four hours after finding out. He reflects on lost time, resilience, and the broken systems that almost stole his future.

This is a conversation about standing firm in the truth, surviving a system designed to break you, and reclaiming your life with purpose and power.

#WrongfullyYours #EricAnderson #WrongfulConviction #JusticeSystemFail #ExonereeVoices #Resilience #CriminalJusticeReform #InnocenceMatters

2 New Episodes available September 16

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

“Somebody's got to do it. Because if we don't, who’s going to educate? Who’s going to teach them this is happening?”

After being failed at every level of the system, Eric Anderson could have walked away from it all. Instead, he chose advocacy.

In this advance clip from Wrongfully Yours, Eric opens up about why he keeps showing up and reliving his trauma to make sure others don’t suffer the way he did.

Two episodes. One story you won’t forget. Both episodes drop September 16. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe so you don’t miss out on the rest of Eric’s story!

#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConvictions #ExonereeVoices #CriminalJusticeReform #Innocence #AdvocacyMatters #Leadership #oganizationofexonerees #justicematters

Coming Sept 16: Two powerful episodes. One unforgettable story.

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Part 1

"They gave me a trash bag and said, ‘They want you up front right now.’"

After years of wrongful incarceration, Eric Anderson was suddenly told he was going home with just four hours to process it.

No ceremony. No support. Just a rush to get him out the door.

In this clip from the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Eric reflects on the surreal, chaotic moment he was released, and the reality that the system knew he should never have been there in the first place.

Two episodes. One story you won’t forget.

Both episodes drop September 16. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe so you don’t miss out on the rest of Eric’s story!

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#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConvictions #ExonereeVoices #JusticeForTheInnocent #CriminalJustice #Reentry #oganizationofexonerees #justicematters #leadership

Episode 6-Eric Anderson

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this gripping episode of Wrongfully Yours, Eric Anderson shares the shocking story of how he became entangled in a wrongful conviction — all after being the victim of a shooting.

As a 20-year-old college student pursuing his dreams in computer engineering, Eric was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was struck by a stray bullet at a Detroit restaurant. But instead of being treated as a victim, Eric was arrested 10 days later and accused of committing an armed robbery — one that occurred miles away from where he was shot.

Eric walks us through the disbelief, confusion, and injustice that followed: from being interrogated without a lawyer, to taking a polygraph test he was told he “failed,” to being misidentified based on a Facebook photo by someone he didn’t even know personally. Despite medical records, geographic inconsistencies, and glaring flaws in witness accounts, Eric was charged and held in jail.

#WrongfullyYours #EricAnderson #WrongfulConviction #InnocentAndAccused #JusticeSystemFail #InnocenceMatters #Misidentification #PolygraphMyth #CriminalJusticeReform #TrueStory #RealJustice #ExposingInjustice #WrongPlaceWrongTime #ExonereeVoices

Coming Sept 2

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Eric Anderson was just grabbing a late-night bite when a stray bullet changed everything. What happened next is a story you won’t forget.

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Eric shares how being an innocent bystander turned into something far worse and how that one night derailed his entire life.

Listen to the teaser now and catch the full episode on September 2 wherever you get your podcasts.

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#WrongfullyYours #WrongfulConvictions #JusticeMatters #ExonereeVoices #CriminalJustice #Innocence #TrueCrime #organizationofexonerees

Episode 5 - Marc Beach (part 2)

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this follow-up episode, retired law enforcement officer Marcus Beach returns to share the evolution and impact of the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Program—now mandatory training for all new police recruits across Illinois. We talk about how the initiative began, why it matters, and how real change starts with education, openness, and a willingness to admit the justice system doesn’t always get it right. With nearly 5,000 officers trained and counting, Marcus is laying the foundation for a more just future—one recruit at a time.

#WrongfulConvictions, #JusticeReform, #CriminalJustice, #PoliceTraining, #LawEnforcementReform, #ExonereeVoices, #FalseConfession, #SystemicChange, #MarcusBeach, #WCAAProgram, #TruthMatters, #EndWrongfulConvictions, #JusticeEducation, #PreventWrongfulConvictions

New Episode Drops Tuesday, August 19

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

“When you hear stats, you listen. When you meet an exoneree, you feel it.”

In our next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Marc Beach, retired police sergeant and director of the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Program, shares why he brings two exonerees to every training session.

Because facts inform, but stories transform.

This conversation is raw, honest, and driven by accountability. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you don’t miss out.

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#wrongfullyyours #JusticeReform #WrongfulConviction #PoliceTraining #Leadership #ExonereeVoices #marcbeach

Coming August 19

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Marc Beach, retired police sergeant and director of the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Training Program, is back on Wrongfully Yours to talk about the “avoidance” piece: how small, evidence-based changes in policing practices can reduce the risk of wrongful convictions.

From interrogation methods to forensic review to how we conduct lineups, this episode is packed with actionable insight from inside the system.

This isn’t about blame. It's about doing things better.

Don’t miss it! Find us on your favourite platform or at https://bio.site/wrongfullyyourspodcast.

#wrongfullyyours #CriminalJustice #WrongfulConviction #LawEnforcementTraining #Leadership #PublicSafety

Episode 4 - Marc Beach

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly is joined by Marcus Beach, a retired police officer and current director of the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Program. Marcus shares his powerful journey from nearly three decades in law enforcement where he rarely questioned the system to a profound shift in perspective sparked by hearing an exoneree’s story. We talk about the blind spots in police training, the emotional toll of realizing the system’s flaws, and his current mission to educate the next generation of officers. This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about accountability, transformation, and the human cost of getting it wrong.

New Episode Arrives August 5

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In our upcoming episode, retired police sergeant, Marc Beach, reflects on how his perception of wrongful conviction work was challenged and ultimately transformed.

Listen to this powerful clip now and catch the full episode on August 5.

Episode 3 - Shawna Nelson

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly sits down with Shawna Nelson—Jamie Nelson’s sister—for a heartfelt conversation about the often-overlooked ripple effects of wrongful convictions. Shawna shares what it was like to watch her brother’s life unravel from the sidelines, the toll it took on their family, and how she navigated years of forced distance, disbelief, and helplessness.

Their bond, forged in childhood as best friends, was tested but not broken. Shawna offers an intimate perspective on the emotional cost of seeing someone you love endure a life-altering injustice. She also speaks to the impact of supporting Jamie post-release, joining him on speaking tours, and witnessing firsthand how sharing his story has sparked awareness, education, and change in others.

This episode is a powerful reminder that wrongful convictions don't just affect one person—they affect everyone around them.

#WrongfullyYours, #WrongfulConviction, #ExonereeFamily, #JamieNelson, #FamilyImpact, #JusticeForAll, #RippleEffect, #HopeAfterInjustice, #StorytellingForJustice, #SupportMatters

Episode 2 - Jamie Nelson (part 2)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this powerful follow-up episode, Jamie Nelson returns to Wrongfully Yours to share the next chapter of his wrongful conviction journey—what life was like inside prison for a man who knew he was innocent. Jamie describes the fear, isolation, and transformation he endured in order to survive in a system that treated him as disposable.

He speaks candidly about choosing to spend 16 months in solitary confinement so he could access documents and continue fighting for his freedom. We hear how, after years of persistence and with the help of lawyer Todd Ducharme, Jamie finally reached the Ontario Court of Appeal—where, in a historic moment, a Crown attorney conceded his appeal.

Jamie also opens up about the emotional aftermath of exoneration: the difficulty of rebuilding relationships, reconnecting with his children, and the pain of missed milestones. And yet, through it all, his story is one of resilience, love, and a relentless pursuit of justice and connection.

#WrongfullyYours, #WrongfulConviction, #ExonereeStory, #JamieNelson, #JusticeSystem, #Innocence, #SolitaryConfinement, #Exonerated, #Resilience, #HumanRights

Episode 1 - Jamie Nelson

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this powerful debut episode of Wrongfully Yours, host Kelly Lauzon sits down with Jamie Nelson. A Canadian man who experienced wrongful conviction, exoneration, and yet remains an unwavering advocate for justice. Jamie shares the deeply personal story behind his wrongful conviction: a fabricated allegation rooted in a custody battle, a justice system primed to believe the worst, and the harrowing experience of being treated as guilty from the moment of arrest.

With raw honesty and strength, Jamie walks us through the events that led to his arrest, the trauma of pre-trial detention, and the courtroom dynamics that ultimately led to his conviction despite a strong alibi and a lack of physical evidence. This is a conversation not only about injustice, but about resilience, fatherhood, and the ripple effect of wrongful convictions.

#wrongfullyyours #jamienelson #wrongfulconviction #exonereestory #justicesystemfailure #innocentinprison #falseaccusations #criminaljusticereform #resilience #advocateforjustice #justicematters

Episode 0 - Welcome to Wrongfully Yours

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Wrongfully Yours, host, Kelly Lauzon, discusses the profound impact of wrongful convictions and her personal journey into the field. She shares her experiences and insights on the justice system, the importance of education and awareness, and her mission to advocate for change. Through her podcast, she aims to bring attention to the stories of those affected by wrongful convictions and foster a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.

#podcastlaunch #wrongful convictions #justicesystem #exonerees #awareness #education #criminology #advocacy #legal system #innocence #reform

Episode 2 Teaser - Jamie Nelson

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Canadian exoneree, Jamie Nelson, shares what life was like inside prison for a man who knew he was innocent. Jamie describes the fear, isolation, and transformation he endured in order to survive in a system that treated him as disposable.

Coming Soon Teaser -Pilot Episode

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Coming July 22 with new episodes to follow every 2 weeks.

This podcast is dedicated to talking to individuals who have been impacted by wrongful convictions. This may be exonerees, their family members, academics, researchers, justice officials, or anyone else. The point is, wrongful convictions impact us all, and I want to share their experiences with you.