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West Virginia Innocence Project: Research Guide

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Podcasts

For the Innocence: A Wrongful Convictions Podcast A black background with a black square

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Hear why innocent people falsely confess, what causes misidentifications, and how our science like bitemarks, shaken baby syndrome and DNA can used to convict people.

Public Defenseless A black background with a black square

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On every episode, we speak with Public Defenders, other stakeholders in the criminal justice system, or advocates for criminal justice initiatives to demonstrate how every aspect of the criminal justice system works in concert to produce better outcomes for our communities.

Serial (Season 1) A black background with a black square

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An investigative journalism podcast. The landmark first season of this podcast covers important issues in the criminal justice system. 

Five to Four A black background with a black square

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The Five to Four podcast provides critical coverage of the Supreme Court including on criminal justice issues. See the following episodes for intersections on innocence work:

You're Wrong About A black background with a black square

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A podcast investigating how events, persons, or phenomenon that have been miscast in the public imagination. See the following episodes for intersections on innocence work:

Documentaries

The Innocence Files 

The Innocence Project unravels missteps and deceit in a series of wrongful convictions, exposing the injustice inflicted on victims and the accused.

Curiosity Stream: CSI on Trial  

Just how much ‘science’ is in ‘forensic science’? It’s time to put crime scene investigation methods on trial.