Chapter

The Emotional Toll of Wrongful Convictions
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1:12:18 - 1:19:31 (07:12)

The speaker discusses the conflicting emotions involved in knowing someone is innocent, but having to help convict them to further a career in law enforcement, as well as the burden that comes with wrongful convictions.

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The investigation of the murder of Vashti Seacat by her husband, Brett Seacat, reveals that he had threatened to kill her and make it look like a suicide before her death.
1:12:18 - 1:14:42 (02:24)
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Domestic Violence
Summary

The investigation of the murder of Vashti Seacat by her husband, Brett Seacat, reveals that he had threatened to kill her and make it look like a suicide before her death.

Chapter
The Emotional Toll of Wrongful Convictions
Episode
Burning Suspicion
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Brett Seacat's six hour jury deliberation prompts discussion on the ability to predict a verdict based on the time it takes to reach one.
1:14:42 - 1:16:49 (02:06)
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Jury Deliberation
Summary

Brett Seacat's six hour jury deliberation prompts discussion on the ability to predict a verdict based on the time it takes to reach one.

Chapter
The Emotional Toll of Wrongful Convictions
Episode
Burning Suspicion
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The podcast discusses the case of a man who was wrongfully convicted in order to advance the career of the prosecutor.
1:16:49 - 1:19:31 (02:41)
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Wrongful Conviction
Summary

The podcast discusses the case of a man who was wrongfully convicted in order to advance the career of the prosecutor.

Chapter
The Emotional Toll of Wrongful Convictions
Episode
Burning Suspicion
Podcast
Dateline NBC