Episode
Episode 5: Trial in a Trial
50:09
Published: Mon Mar 20 2023
Description
A new true crime story is told and when juries hear it, it leads to different results for all three defendants. During the first trial, the lead detective makes a big mistake.For more on the case and to see a table of confession discrepancies, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
Chapters
This portion of Barebrook Season 2 follows the story of Jason, who was contacted to murder Sharon Johnson by Tony Puff.
00:00 - 01:05 (01:05)
Summary
This portion of Barebrook Season 2 follows the story of Jason, who was contacted to murder Sharon Johnson by Tony Puff. Karen, the defense attorney, confronts Jason about promises made to him in exchange for his testimony.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
The three trials with different defendants, defense lawyers, and juries that undermined the defendants' constitutional right to a trial by jury, as pleading guilty before trial was the safer option to avoid the death penalty.
01:05 - 10:40 (09:34)
Summary
The three trials with different defendants, defense lawyers, and juries that undermined the defendants' constitutional right to a trial by jury, as pleading guilty before trial was the safer option to avoid the death penalty.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
A transcript notes that a person's memory was unreliable when they stated where they left their car, which led to the car's delay in discovery after a murder.
10:44 - 15:07 (04:23)
Summary
A transcript notes that a person's memory was unreliable when they stated where they left their car, which led to the car's delay in discovery after a murder.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
Despite Tony's insistence that he drove his own car on the night of the murder in question, his story doesn't match up with the police's knowledge of the events.
15:07 - 19:43 (04:35)
Summary
Despite Tony's insistence that he drove his own car on the night of the murder in question, his story doesn't match up with the police's knowledge of the events. This conflicting information raises further questions about Tony's involvement in the crime.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
The judge allowed the jury to hear a taped confession of Jason which was recorded before Tony's confession, which stated that they split the money and were paid to commit the murder.
19:43 - 25:35 (05:52)
Summary
The judge allowed the jury to hear a taped confession of Jason which was recorded before Tony's confession, which stated that they split the money and were paid to commit the murder. Tony in his confession alleged that Ken wanted Sharon killed as he was in debt.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
A mini-series about dog sledding, deceit, and world-class athletes abandoned by their owners.
25:35 - 30:36 (05:01)
Summary
A mini-series about dog sledding, deceit, and world-class athletes abandoned by their owners. Featuring discussions about a man who may have committed murder and someone who knew the police were listening.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
Mark and Paul's story about a 19-year-old kid under police pressure, Tony's incentives to make up the story, and a lying detective challenges the police's theory of the case.
30:36 - 37:15 (06:39)
Summary
Mark and Paul's story about a 19-year-old kid under police pressure, Tony's incentives to make up the story, and a lying detective challenges the police's theory of the case.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
In criminal trials, witnesses are typically not allowed to communicate until the trial is over.
37:16 - 41:58 (04:42)
Summary
In criminal trials, witnesses are typically not allowed to communicate until the trial is over. This rule is in place to preserve the integrity of the case, but there are instances where witnesses do communicate, resulting in a trial inside of a trial.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
The confession in Jason Carroll's case remains a sore thumb and a point of scrutiny.
41:58 - 48:36 (06:37)
Summary
The confession in Jason Carroll's case remains a sore thumb and a point of scrutiny. The defense argues that the confession of the co-defendant was used to distract the jurors from the real evidence.
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
This is a list of the credits for the production of the Bear Brook podcast, a true crime series reported and produced by Jason Moon, edited by Katie Colanari, and produced by the document team at New Hampshire Public Radio, with additional reporting and research by Paul Kuno Booth, editing help from Lauren Schulgen, Daniella Ali, Sarah Plord, Taylor Quimby, Mara Hoplamazian, and Todd Bookman, fact-checking by Dania Suleman, original artwork by Sarah Plord, and original music by Jason Moon and Dan Barak.
48:36 - 49:49 (01:12)
Summary
This is a list of the credits for the production of the Bear Brook podcast, a true crime series reported and produced by Jason Moon, edited by Katie Colanari, and produced by the document team at New Hampshire Public Radio, with additional reporting and research by Paul Kuno Booth, editing help from Lauren Schulgen, Daniella Ali, Sarah Plord, Taylor Quimby, Mara Hoplamazian, and Todd Bookman, fact-checking by Dania Suleman, original artwork by Sarah Plord, and original music by Jason Moon and Dan Barak.