We’ve addressed Jessie Misskelley’s first confession. Now we tackle a lesser-known interview with defense witness Richard Ofshe. By the time of this discussion, Jessie has recanted his confession. So why is he discussing the events of the murders as if he were involved?
319. The West Memphis 3 Part 18 — Jessie Misskelley’s First Confession
We’ve been talking about this case for 17 episodes, but it really all comes down to Jessie Misskelley’s confessions. Are they true? Was he led? Did he make it all up? We begin with the confession that started it all.
318. The West Memphis 3 Part 17 — The Alibis
We continue our coverage of The West Memphis 3 by examining the teens’ alibis on the night of the murder. Are they believable or do they offer more questions than answers?
317. The West Memphis 3 Part 16 — Criminal Backgrounds
We dive deep into the backgrounds of Damien, Jason, and Jessie. Is there anything in their history that would make you believe it’s possible they could commit this kind of crime? And what about John Douglas’s profile of the killer or killers? Does it rule the three out? Or in?
316. The West Memphis 3 Part 15 — The Trials
We discuss the trials in the West Memphis 3 case.
315. The West Memphis 3 Part 14 — The Hutchinsons
We discuss Aaron and Vicky Hutchinson and the deepening investigation into Damien Echols.
312. The Lost Colony of Roanoke Part 2
We talk theories about the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke colony.
311. The West Memphis 3 Part 11 — Animal Predation?
The autopsies on the murdered boys paint a picture of their violent deaths. But is that picture misleading? We look at the possibility that some, and maybe many, of the boys’ injuries were caused by animals.
310. The Lost Colony of Roanoke Part 1 of 2 — How to Disappear Completely
It’s the oldest mystery in American history. 117 men, women, and children left England in search of a better life in the New World. Instead, they vanished, leaving behind only one word–Croatoan. This is the lost colony of Roanoke.
309. The West Memphis 3 Part 10 — The Autopsies
In a tough episode, we review the autopsies.
