In the 21st episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with Danielle Dunn about her brother Jonathan Lancaster. Johnathan was a healthy 38 year old young man serving 6.5 years of his 9 year sentence when the Alger facility murdered him with dehydration, starvation in a segregation cell in Michigan's U.P. in March of 2019. Ultimately sentencing him to death by incarceration. Jonathan lost over a quarter of his body weight, strapped to a bed and was refused medical treatment that would have saved his...
Apr 12, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the 20th episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with Amanda Lewis. Amanda has been incarcerated in the Virginia Department of Corrections for almost 20 years. She took a plea deal on multiple charges in 2004 including armed robbery and gun possession. At the time of her arrest, Amanda was an active heroin addict. This was her first real involvement with the system. She has been one of millions of Americans who have been incarcerated using draconian sentencing laws that criminalize addiction ...
Apr 05, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In Death By Incarceration's 19th episode, Suave & Kevin sit down with Maria Goellner. Maria is a public interest attorney and fierce advocate for equal justice. As FAMM’s Pennsylvania State Policy Director, she works with families, policymakers, the media, and the public to run reform initiatives in her home state. Maria has protected the rights and dignity of thousands of families over the last decade. She came to FAMM from the Federal Defender’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylva...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this bonus episode, DBI concludes the story of Robert Clark. Bob is one of many incarcerated individuals that have been disappeared into the system. He started his time in prison in 1967 at 13. As of now, Bob has a 144-214 year sentence, all of his time was accumulated in prison and he never committed murder. Producers & Hosts: Suave Gonzalez & Kevin McCracken. A great sponsor of DBI is Checkr . We love the work they are doing, check them out at https://checkr.com and see for yourself...
Mar 24, 2022•40 min
In the 18th episode, Suave and Kevin speak with the amazing Judge Kari L. Bloom. Judge Bloom has had an incredible career starting as a contract negotiator for the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base before starting her tenure as a public defender in Hamilton County in the Juvenile Division. There, she represented children and advocated for the fair administration of justice. In early 2021 Judge Bloom was sworn in as Judge of the Hamilton County Juvenile Court. Producers &...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this bonus episode, DBI continues the story of Robert Clark. Bob is one of many incarcerated individuals that have been disappeared into the system. He started his time in prison in 1967 at 13. As of now, Bob has a 144-214 year sentence, all of his time was accumulated in prison and he never committed murder. This is the third of 4 fascinating episodes, so stay tuned for the conclusion the week of March 21st. Producers & Hosts: Suave Gonzalez & Kevin McCracken. A great sponsor of DBI ...
Mar 19, 2022•38 min
For the 17th episode of DBI, Suave & Kevin speak with the one and only, Paula Kensu. You may know Paula as the fierce wife of Temujin Kensu. Temujin was wrongfully convicted of the 1986 Murder of Scott Macklem of Cosewell, Michigan. Despite overwhelming evidence, Temujin is still in prison, and is awaiting the decision of the Michigan Conviction Integrity Unit and the State Attorney General. Paula is a force to be reckoned with and has been working tirelessly to free her husband. We think th...
Mar 15, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week's DBI is a must listen... Suave & Kevin speak with the amazing Christina Reyes. Christina has been an active advocate within the North Philadelphia community for over 18 years focusing on a mission to impact the low impoverished communities by gaining economical self sufficiency, training & education and speaking out on ending death by incarceration for those serving a life sentence without parole. Producers & Hosts: Suave Gonzalez & Kevin McCracken. A great sponsor of ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In Justice wants to thank the Death By Incarceration team for allowing them to take over their podwaves this week. Please enjoy this bonus episode and be sure to check out In Justice's entire catalogue wherever you get your shows! What happens to the incarcerated who are up for a pardon or are in the midst of securing one when a new administration is sworn in? What if the incoming Governor has beliefs vastly different from his predecessor? That is exactly what happened in the Commonwealth of Vir...
Mar 02, 2022•47 min
This week's DBI brings you a conversation like none other. Suave & Kevin speak with the one and only Susan Burton. Susan is a leader in the criminal justice reform movement, founder of A New Way of Life , and an outspoken voice to end mass incarceration. She is nationally known as an advocate for restoring basic civil and human rights to those who have served time. To learn more about Susan and her work, visit her website - https://beingsusanburton.com/ . Follow and engage with Susan on Twit...
Feb 22, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this week's powerful episode, Suave & Kevin speak with Dr. Jill McCorkel of Villanova University. Topics range from the impact of mass incarceration on women and girls, the importance of college education inside prison, wrongful convictions and the dirty cops who coerce confessions. Dr. McCorkel is Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Villanova University. She holds faculty affiliations in Africana Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Irish Studies. Dr. McCorkel is the Founder an...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this week's episode Suave & Kevin have a very personal conversation about Trans Rights, Homelessness, Criminalization of addiction and mental health issues, and how to beset serve our communities with Deja Lynn Alvarez. Deja Lynn Alvarez is an award-winning transgender activist w/ a long history of representing & serving marginalized communities. She is currently running a historical race for State Rep in PA’s House of Reps. If elected Ms. Alvarez will be the first Latina & the fi...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Death By Incarceration continues with another riveting conversation. This week on the show Suave & Kevin interview Juanita E. Mantz also known to her followers as JEM. She is a USC Law educated lawyer/deputy public defender, writer, performer, and podcaster who believes storytelling has the power to change the world. With 13 years in the Riverside County Public Defender's office, she has some stories to tell. JEM works with clients with mental health diagnosis, and is always finding creative...
Feb 01, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Death By Incarceration returns! In this episode Suave and Kevin had the chance to interview Catherine Jones. At 13 Catherine was the youngest girl incarcerated in a women's prison in the United States. After her release, she became an advocate for other incarcerated women, and all returning citizens. Currently Catherine is the Co-Director of Outreach & Partnership Development at the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth. For More information on CFSY: www.csfy.org Producers & Hosts: S...
Jan 25, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In Justice is a limited podcast series hosted and produced by Lisa Spees and Spencer Daniels in association with Death By Incarceration . Now available on your favorite pod-catcher. In episode four, The The Prosecutor & The Trial, Spencer & Lisa discuss the prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Roger King. King was known to do whatever it took to get a confession. Sometimes, what it took was suppressing evidence and fabricating wild stories. King was proud of 16 death penalty convictio...
Dec 03, 2021•30 min
In this bonus episode, DBI presents the story of Robert Clark. Bob is one of many incarcerated individuals that have been disappeared into the system. He started his time in prison in 1967 at 13. As of now, Bob has a 144-214 year sentence, all of his time was accumulated in prison and he never committed murder. This is the second of 4 fascinating episodes, so stay tuned. Death By Incarceration is a show about life behind bars. The USA is the only nation where a minor can be sentenced to die by i...
Nov 11, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In Justice is a limited podcast series hosted and produced by Lisa Spees and Spencer Daniels in association with Death By Incarceration . Now available on your favorite pod-catcher. In the first episode, The Case & The Men, Lisa & Spencer will look at the case presented by the prosecution and some obvious holes therein. Through in-depth interviews with the family members of Emmanuel Rios and Angel Rodriguez, Lisa & Spencer were able to shine a brighter light on their stories. Lisa &a...
Nov 05, 2021•11 min
Death By Incarceration presents, In Justice , a limited podcast series hosted and produced by Lisa Spees and Spencer Daniels. Coming to your favorite pod-catcher this Autumn. Before the release of our first episode, here is a taste of what you can expect. A Charles Peruto was a young defense attorney in Philadelphia where he was known to have mafia types and drug dealers as clients. In 1987, Mr Peruto conducted a taped interview with a young man who confessed to a murder. That murder would go un...
Oct 29, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this bonus episode, DBI presents the story of Robert Clark. Bob is one of many incarcerated individuals that have been disappeared into the system. He started his time in prison in 1967 at 13. As of now, Bob has a 144-214 year sentence, all of his time was accumulated in prison and he never committed murder. This is the fist of 4 fascinating episodes, so stay tuned. Death By Incarceration is a show about life behind bars. The USA is the only nation where a minor can be sentenced to die by inc...
Oct 28, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Hey DBI community! Please enjoy this bonus episode from the crew at Death By Incarceration and stay tuned until the end for a special announcement. DBI presents a new show, Injustice with Lisa Spees and Spencer Daniels, coming this Autumn! In this special bonus episode, the DBI team breaks down the incarceration of Emmanuel "Cripple June" Rios and Angel "Spanky" Rodriguez for the 1987 murder of Shawn Nelson that landed them in prison for life. In a bombshell moment, you'll hear a recording, a ta...
Sep 09, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 30
David "Suave" Gonzalez and Kevin McCracken join Tim & Lance from the Crawlspace podcast on GetVokl Live! They discuss their live show in Philly and what is in the works for more DBI. Season one is wrapping but that doesn't mean DBI is going to keep quiet! There will be more, so keep those ears to pavement... DBI was created and hosted by David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast). They were joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy...
Aug 11, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Season one is wrapping but that doesn't mean Team DBI is going to keep quiet! There will be more, so keep those ears to pavement... Episode Ten is titled, ACCORDING TO THE LAW. Suave & Kevin discuss policies with experts and lawyers. Where we are at and what it will take to move forward and create lasting change. Season one was created and hosted by David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast). They were joined by law-makers, community lea...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Season one is wrapping but that doesn't mean DBI is going to keep quiet! There will be more, so keep those ears to pavement... Episode Ten is titled, ACCORDING TO THE LAW. Suave & Kevin discuss policies with experts and lawyers. Where we are at and what it will take to move forward and create lasting change. Season one was created and hosted by David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast). They were joined by law-makers, community leaders,...
Jul 29, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This is the ninth episode of Death By Incarceration and it's titled NOT ON MY WATCH w/Jody Kent Lavy. Jody Kent Lavy has worked in juvenile law reform and advocacy for nearly 20 years. Currently she is the co-executive director of the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth . Jody is a tireless advocate for change and for the rights of our children. Each week, premiering in June of 2021, hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) wil...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 9 is titled, NOT ON MY WATCH. Jody Kent Lavy has worked in juvenile law reform and advocacy for nearly 20 years. Currently she is the co-executive director of the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth . Jody is a tireless advocate for change and for the rights of our children. Each week, premiering in June of 2021, hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy-makers, for...
Jul 22, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This is the eighth episode of Death by Incarceration and it's a good one. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman joins Suave & Kevin for a spirited conversation. They talk about fair chance employment, policy, and his run for US Senate. Each week, premiering in June of 2021, hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy-makers, formerly incarcerated and the currently incarcerated a...
Jul 20, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 8 is titled, FETTERMAN VS. THE ESTABLISHMENT. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman joins Suave & Kevin for a spirited conversation. They talk about fair chance employment, policy, and his run for US Senate. Each week, premiering in June of 2021, hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy-makers, formerly incarcerated and the currently incarcerated as they shed light on...
Jul 15, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The seventh episode of Death by Incarceration welcomes the one and only Eddie Ellis! Eddie Ellis joins Kevin & Suave. Eddie is a former juvenile lifer and now the co-director of Outreach and Member Services for The Campaign for Fair Sentencing of Youth. They discuss life in prison including supermax, how to help our returning citizens, and self care. Each week, premiering in June of 2021, hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode 7 is titled, HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW? Eddie Ellis joins Kevin & Suave. Eddie is a former juvenile lifer and now the co-director of Outreach and Member Services for The Campaign for Fair Sentencing of Youth. They discuss life in prison including supermax, how to help our returning citizens, and self care. Each week, premiering in June of 2021, hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community ...
Jul 08, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the sixth episode of Death by Incarceration, Suave and Keven speak with Lorraine Haw, better known as Mrs. Dee Dee. She is an activist, a mother, and a sister. Mother to her only son, currently serving a life sentence. Sister to a brother who was the victim of murder. And an activist for change and the abolition of Death By Incarceration. Death By Incarceration is a show about life behind bars. The USA is the only nation where a minor can be sentenced to die by incarceration before turning 18...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
