Episode 4: David Wood
Summary
This episode of The Last 12 Weeks examines the case of David Wood, a Texas death row inmate scheduled for execution who claims innocence in the "Desert Murders." Hosts interview Christy, a victim Wood raped decades earlier, who remains convinced of his guilt based on geographic proximity and his criminal history. The hosts then interview Wood, who denies the murders and attributes his conviction to police bias, while offering conflicting accounts of his past sexual assaults. The episode explores the tension between Wood’s admitted crimes and his insistence that he is not a serial killer.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Connections Sports Edition game
Overview of David Wood's death penalty case
The Athletic World Cup coverage promotion
Christy's testimony and tour of crime scene locations
David Wood's perspective and NYT health reporting promo
Interview setup and David Wood's background
Discussion of prior convictions and rape allegations
David's claim of police harassment and the 'B' case
David's faith, remorse, and execution fears
Defense strategy and David's final statements
Execution timeline and episode credits
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