The Last 12 Weeks
Summary
This episode introduces "The Last 12 Weeks," a new series following death penalty lawyer Greg Warchuk as he races to stop the execution of David Wood, a Texas serial killer. With only months remaining, Warchuk seeks to prove Wood’s innocence by challenging fabricated witness testimony and demanding new DNA testing. Host Maurice Chamas documents the team’s urgent efforts to persuade the incoming El Paso District Attorney to intervene, highlighting the high-stakes pressure and skepticism surrounding last-minute capital defense strategies.
Topics discussed
Intro: UJA sponsorship and The Last 12 Weeks series overview
George Hall's account of coerced testimony against David Wood
Maurice Chamas joins lawyer Greg Warchuk to investigate the case
Sponsorship breaks for UJA, Regime Change, and Bank of America
The 1987 El Paso murders and the 'Skeeter' nickname connection
Judith Kelling's testimony and the flawed evidence against Wood
Greg Warchuk's 87-day deadline and failed meeting with DA Montoya
Debriefing the DA meeting and Greg's optimistic persistence
The legal team meets and attempts to pitch the story to local news
Pitching reporter Stephanie Valle and securing a potential meeting
The interview file 'corruption' and Stephanie's move to the DA's office
Conclusion: Final efforts, credits, and closing sponsorships
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