Chapter
The Case of Brad Jennings
32:22 - 38:46 (06:24)
The episode explores the case of Brad Jennings, who was convicted of murdering his wife Lisa Jennings despite questionable evidence, and discusses the effort to exonerate him through a habeas petition.
Clips
A defense attorney is criticized for inadequately representing his client in a shooting case, with evidence suggesting that the client committed suicide.
32:22 - 34:23 (02:01)
Summary
A defense attorney is criticized for inadequately representing his client in a shooting case, with evidence suggesting that the client committed suicide. The victim's daughter expresses disappointment in the legal system and the missed opportunities for her father to be present in her life.
ChapterThe Case of Brad Jennings
EpisodeA Crack in Everything
PodcastDateline NBC
A habeas petition is being used as a last chance to try to overturn the verdict of a trial by claiming withheld evidence could change the outcome.
34:23 - 37:42 (03:19)
Summary
A habeas petition is being used as a last chance to try to overturn the verdict of a trial by claiming withheld evidence could change the outcome. The suppressed gunshot residue test is called into question, and confidence in the verdict is undermined.
ChapterThe Case of Brad Jennings
EpisodeA Crack in Everything
PodcastDateline NBC
The hosts reflect on Brad Jennings' release from prison, and how it felt to see him walk out after so many years in jail.
37:42 - 38:46 (01:03)
Summary
The hosts reflect on Brad Jennings' release from prison, and how it felt to see him walk out after so many years in jail. They speak of Brad's belief in his own innocence and the mystery surrounding Lisa's behavior on the night of the murder.