Earwitness - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I do a lot of driving so I listen to tons of podcasts. This one is one of the best I’ve heard in years. Journalist Beth Shelburne knocked this story out of the park and left no stone unturned. Just when you think the story can’t get more unbelievable, the State of Alabama doubles down. Twists and turns, interviews, and incredible story telling. This is the podcast of the year!

Beth Shelburne did an amazing job uncovering the truth behind this murder conviction. The justice system failed on all fronts in this murder case. There are many more that were prosecuted and convicted erroneously and sadly, Alabama is the worst state in the nation to correct their wrongdoings. Our laws inhibit the testing of DNA, even when the evidence has never been tested. Prosecutors and law enforcement and Judges refuse to open the door for corrections to be made because of their own egos. Maybe they are afraid they will be sued for their wrongdoings. Hopefully, more attention will be focused on this wrongful conviction because of this podcast!

This is a very well done, well produced podcast about an astonishing miscarriage of justice. The host does an excellent job of shining a light on everything that went wrong here. Yet again, prosecutorial questionable ethics and outright misconduct by the DA office sent another man of color to prison for a crime he had no involvement in. Spread the word about this podcast and help get Toforest Johnson freed and back to his family and friends.

Wonderful narrator, well researched & thoughtful discussions. This story is shocking, dismaying & really highlights a shameful abuse of our justice system. Not just for the innocent man on death row but for the poor sheriff’s family that got cheated out of justice & lied to. I hope this podcast can make a stubborn state recognize their errors publicly & do what’s right. People need to hear this! Also- shout out to Sinisterhood Podcast for shining a light on this podcast & story.