The Last 12 Weeks - Ep. 3
Summary
With 42 days until David Wood’s execution, his defense team pursues alternate suspects, including Eddie Barton, who denies a past confession to the desert murders. They also attempt to contact dying informant Randy Wells, who passes away before they can secure a retraction of his testimony. Finally, the lawyers meet Marsha Fulton, the mother of victim Desiree, hoping to sway her support, though she remains convinced of Wood’s guilt. The episode concludes with the filing of a massive habeas petition as the team awaits a stay of execution.
Topics discussed
Road trip to interview alternate suspect Eddie Barton
Interview with Eddie Barton at assisted living facility
The pressure of the ticking clock on the defense team
Attempting to get a confession from dying witness Randy Wells
Meeting Marsha Fulton, mother of victim Desiree
Marsha's role in pushing police to solve the murders
Defense lawyers pitch Marsha to doubt David Wood's guilt
Marsha remains convinced of Wood's innocence
Filing the final brief and waiting for the judge's decision
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