Episode
Episode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’
45:24
Published: Mon Mar 13 2023
Description
One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder. Then, an alleged secret comes to light that changes everything.For more on the case and to see a timeline of the interrogations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
Chapters
One man's risky plan to get his friend and co-conspirator to confess to a crime involves confronting him in front of the police at the scene of the crime and wearing a recording device.
00:00 - 06:40 (06:40)
Summary
One man's risky plan to get his friend and co-conspirator to confess to a crime involves confronting him in front of the police at the scene of the crime and wearing a recording device.
EpisodeEpisode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’
PodcastBear Brook
Tony's confession in the murder of Hae Min Lee differs significantly from Jason's confession, as Tony first implicates Jason and then claims to have given him the knife to commit the murder.
06:45 - 13:03 (06:18)
Summary
Tony's confession in the murder of Hae Min Lee differs significantly from Jason's confession, as Tony first implicates Jason and then claims to have given him the knife to commit the murder.
EpisodeEpisode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’
PodcastBear Brook
The police question Tony and Jason about their involvement in the disappearance of Sharon, while Tony maintains he was telling the truth the whole time and Jason denies everything.
13:04 - 17:40 (04:36)
Summary
The police question Tony and Jason about their involvement in the disappearance of Sharon, while Tony maintains he was telling the truth the whole time and Jason denies everything.
EpisodeEpisode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’
PodcastBear Brook
A year after Sharon's murder, Lammy's investigation resulted in two confessions and alleged murder weapon, Jason's pocket knife.
17:46 - 25:32 (07:46)
Summary
A year after Sharon's murder, Lammy's investigation resulted in two confessions and alleged murder weapon, Jason's pocket knife. The state's narrative still stands, despite questionable storytelling choices and police interrogation tactics.
EpisodeEpisode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’
PodcastBear Brook
The episode discusses Jason's confessions, his defense attorney's promises and how they change over time leading to a short prison sentence.
25:32 - 32:07 (06:35)
Summary
The episode discusses Jason's confessions, his defense attorney's promises and how they change over time leading to a short prison sentence.
EpisodeEpisode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’
PodcastBear Brook
The prevalence of coerced and false confessions in the criminal justice system is alarming, as highlighted in the case of Jason Carroll.
32:07 - 41:36 (09:29)
Summary
The prevalence of coerced and false confessions in the criminal justice system is alarming, as highlighted in the case of Jason Carroll. Despite evidence of coercion by the police, Carroll's confession may still be used in his trial, raising concerns about the impact of such practices on the future of justice.
EpisodeEpisode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’
PodcastBear Brook
The podcast presents a true crime story produced and reported by Jason Moon, including a segment discussing a moment when trust seems to be the only option for success.
41:36 - 44:37 (03:00)
Summary
The podcast presents a true crime story produced and reported by Jason Moon, including a segment discussing a moment when trust seems to be the only option for success.