Chapter
Cop's Perspective on a Murder Case
28:03 - 34:32 (06:28)
The cops involved in the murder case of Jacob Wideman had a different approach and perspective on the case, feeling empathy for a child with no previous criminal record facing the adult system. Although Wideman showed no emotion for his crime, his thoughts were not on his future parole hearing when he first went to jail.
Clips
Jake needs to convince the parole board that he is emotionally invested in being released, after 28 years in prison for committing a heinous crime.
28:03 - 29:40 (01:37)
Summary
Jake needs to convince the parole board that he is emotionally invested in being released, after 28 years in prison for committing a heinous crime. It is hard to prove remorse in just a matter of minutes.
ChapterCop's Perspective on a Murder Case
EpisodeLife Without Parole
PodcastViolation
Parole board hearings require a coherent life story from prisoners seeking release.
29:41 - 31:35 (01:53)
Summary
Parole board hearings require a coherent life story from prisoners seeking release. Understanding how to tell their story can make a difference in their chances for parole.
ChapterCop's Perspective on a Murder Case
EpisodeLife Without Parole
PodcastViolation
The damaging effects of even a few days in solitary confinement were well known in the late 1980s, and evidence has only gotten more powerful since, especially for young people.
31:35 - 33:05 (01:29)
Summary
The damaging effects of even a few days in solitary confinement were well known in the late 1980s, and evidence has only gotten more powerful since, especially for young people. The podcast tells the story of a young man named Jacob Wideman, who suffered greatly during his time in solitary confinement in the 1980s.
ChapterCop's Perspective on a Murder Case
EpisodeLife Without Parole
PodcastViolation
The transcript describes the pain that was endured by Jake's family during his trial, in which he was charged with murder.
33:05 - 34:32 (01:27)
Summary
The transcript describes the pain that was endured by Jake's family during his trial, in which he was charged with murder. It also discusses how he cut off contact with his family and even tried to request the death penalty.