Episode

11 Minutes
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40:53
Published: Tue May 28 2019
Description

The father of an Alabama teenager calls the police after he returns home to find his son had thrown a party, leaving the place trashed. Just 11 minutes after the deputy leaves their house, there is another 911 call placed. What could have happened? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 19, 2019.

Chapters
The case of a 17-year-old boy being put in jail reveals flaws in the juvenile justice system and underscores the need for reform.
00:00 - 02:01 (02:01)
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Juvenile justice
Summary

The case of a 17-year-old boy being put in jail reveals flaws in the juvenile justice system and underscores the need for reform.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The podcast explores how marijuana led to Madison's arrest and the role of the sheriff in drug-related cases in Elmore county.
02:01 - 06:50 (04:49)
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Drugs
Summary

The podcast explores how marijuana led to Madison's arrest and the role of the sheriff in drug-related cases in Elmore county.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A young man, after shooting his girlfriend and then himself, was found with signs of trauma and blood, and his parents were involved in a physical fight later on.
06:53 - 11:25 (04:32)
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Violence
Summary

A young man, after shooting his girlfriend and then himself, was found with signs of trauma and blood, and his parents were involved in a physical fight later on.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The suspicious death of Michael Holtin raises concerns about whether it was a suicide or a homicide, as the state pathologist confirms a close contact wound at the base of his head, which is not typical for suicide cases.
11:25 - 15:14 (03:49)
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Michael Holtin
Summary

The suspicious death of Michael Holtin raises concerns about whether it was a suicide or a homicide, as the state pathologist confirms a close contact wound at the base of his head, which is not typical for suicide cases.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The transcript discusses the investigative analysis of a case with a possible murder suspect, considering witness statements and behavior cues to determine credibility.
15:14 - 22:15 (07:00)
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investigation
Summary

The transcript discusses the investigative analysis of a case with a possible murder suspect, considering witness statements and behavior cues to determine credibility.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The speaker shares a letter they received from someone who was in jail, which included an apology for actions taken in the past and an expression of love and need for the recipient.
22:15 - 27:33 (05:18)
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Forgiveness
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The speaker shares a letter they received from someone who was in jail, which included an apology for actions taken in the past and an expression of love and need for the recipient. The letter showed the impact of the sender's current situation, but also the power of forgiveness and vulnerability.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The death of a couple and their son's involvement in the case is being investigated by the police, as a forensic pathologist reports concluding it was a suicide rather than a murder.
27:33 - 35:27 (07:54)
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Forensic Pathology
Summary

The death of a couple and their son's involvement in the case is being investigated by the police, as a forensic pathologist reports concluding it was a suicide rather than a murder.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC
This episode explores the story of Madison Hemings, one of Thomas Jefferson's enslaved children who has been historically overlooked, and the efforts to uncover his legacy.
35:27 - 39:33 (04:06)
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Madison Hemings
Summary

This episode explores the story of Madison Hemings, one of Thomas Jefferson's enslaved children who has been historically overlooked, and the efforts to uncover his legacy.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Madison shares his story of being wrongfully accused of murder and his determination to become a criminal defense attorney to help others in similar situations.
39:33 - 40:44 (01:11)
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Criminal Justice
Summary

Madison shares his story of being wrongfully accused of murder and his determination to become a criminal defense attorney to help others in similar situations. He also reveals the difficulty of forgiving the person who wrongly accused him and the emotional toll this experience has had on him.

Episode
11 Minutes
Podcast
Dateline NBC