Episode 2: The Whataburger Declaration
Summary
With 58 days until David Wood’s execution, his defense team investigates new leads to prove innocence. They explore a theory implicating Michelle Bradley’s father and interview Ramona Desmukes, who claims police coerced witnesses and ignored suspect Michael Plyler. The episode highlights the chaotic final push to uncover evidence of police tunnel vision and potential misconduct before the state proceeds with the death penalty.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Athletic World Cup coverage
The weak case against David Wood
Connections Sports Edition puzzle
A new Brady disclosure from Michelle Bradley
Interviewing Michelle and her sister Misty
Greg's theory of police tunnel vision
The mystery of the nickname 'Skeeter'
Meeting Ramona Desmuse at Whataburger
Ad: The Daily's health reporting
Ramona's story: The bait and the quarter
Judith Kelling's claim about Michael Plyler
Outro and credits
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