Based in Fact

Based in Fact, the true crime podcast that looks at criminal cases from the perspective of the courts, not the court of public opinion.

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Episodes

Rodney Reed: Myths and Lies

In Episode 3, Lisa, and guest co-host Kyle were joined by Patrick, Becca, Tim and Alexander to talk about the myths and lies surrounding the Rodney Reed case and the coverage of it by the media. The primary source of those myths and lies is David Fisher, a self-proclaimed “consultant” who claims to know the law, but demonstrates with every word that he hasn’t got a clue. Because those myths and lies could fill an entire episode, Lisa and Kyle will address the updated information regarding Reed's...

Feb 08, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 3

What is Wrong with the Oklahoma PPB? With Amy Kingry and Jennifer Harmon

In Episode 2, I’m joined by Amy Kingry and Jennifer Harmon to talk about the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. Before the controversial decision to break their own rules to consider Julius Jones’ requests for commutation and clemency, the board was the target of a criminal investigation into its processes after questions were raised about the release of Lawrence Anderson, who was released after serving only 3 years of a 20 year sentence handed down in 2017. The fact that his request for release ...

Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Oklahoma v. Julius Darius Jones with Shelley Levisay and Amy Kingry

In Episode 1, guests Shelley Levisay and Amy Kingry talk about State of Oklahoma v. Julius Darius Jones . On the evening of July 28, 1999, Jones, armed with a .25 caliber pistol, carjacked and shot Paul Howell in the driveway of his parents’ Edmond, Oklahoma home. His sister and daughters were lucky to escape the carjacking unharmed. In spite of the overwhelming evidence presented at trial establishing Jones’ guilt and post-conviction DNA testing that identified Julius Jones as the person wearin...

Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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