Episode
Episode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
54:24
Published: Mon Mar 27 2023
Description
Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened.For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
Chapters
Jackie's story of her older brother's arrest and interrogation by state police for four days highlights concerning tactics used against minors.
00:00 - 03:58 (03:58)
Summary
Jackie's story of her older brother's arrest and interrogation by state police for four days highlights concerning tactics used against minors.
EpisodeEpisode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
PodcastBear Brook
Jackie Carroll found a copy of discovery documents related to her brother Jason Carroll's case in her parents' closet, revealing information that she had not previously known about the case.
03:58 - 07:55 (03:56)
Summary
Jackie Carroll found a copy of discovery documents related to her brother Jason Carroll's case in her parents' closet, revealing information that she had not previously known about the case.
EpisodeEpisode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
PodcastBear Brook
The Undisclosed team discusses the defense strategies for confession cases and the use of forensic evidence in court, using examples from past cases.
07:55 - 17:31 (09:36)
Summary
The Undisclosed team discusses the defense strategies for confession cases and the use of forensic evidence in court, using examples from past cases. They highlight the implications of false confessions and biased opinions from forensic experts.
EpisodeEpisode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
PodcastBear Brook
Jason's confession in the killing of Ken Heitholt was coerced and investigators mistakenly focused on the wrong suspect, leading to a wrongful conviction in the highly publicized case.
17:31 - 28:45 (11:13)
Summary
Jason's confession in the killing of Ken Heitholt was coerced and investigators mistakenly focused on the wrong suspect, leading to a wrongful conviction in the highly publicized case.
EpisodeEpisode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
PodcastBear Brook
The truth in criminal jury trials depends on the agreement of the jurors, as the court system cannot guarantee absolute truth.
28:45 - 39:18 (10:33)
Summary
The truth in criminal jury trials depends on the agreement of the jurors, as the court system cannot guarantee absolute truth. The outcome can be ambiguous due to inconsistencies in confessions or jurors having different interpretations of the evidence presented.
EpisodeEpisode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
PodcastBear Brook
Jason Carroll was found guilty of second-degree murder after the jury had the option of downgrading from first-degree murder.
39:18 - 46:12 (06:54)
Summary
Jason Carroll was found guilty of second-degree murder after the jury had the option of downgrading from first-degree murder. While waiting for the verdict, Jason encountered a spider, and a juror later came to realize that false confessions do happen.
EpisodeEpisode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
PodcastBear Brook
Discussing controversial court decisions and their impact on individuals.
46:12 - 52:40 (06:28)
Summary
Discussing controversial court decisions and their impact on individuals.
EpisodeEpisode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
PodcastBear Brook
This is a list of people involved in the making of A True Crime Story podcast.
53:04 - 53:55 (00:51)
Summary
This is a list of people involved in the making of A True Crime Story podcast. It is a production of the Document Team at New Hampshire Public Radio that discusses the infamous Bear Brook murders.