Chapter 2 | Don't Know Diddly

About this episode

In the aftermath of Deputy Hardy’s murder, the episode explores the complexities of a case involving Yolanda Chambers and Toforest Johnson, revealing the selective nature of justice.

Earwitness: Chapter 2 | Don't Know Diddly In the raw hours after Deputy Hardy’s murder, Beth Shelburne digs through a story that pulled 15-year-old Yolanda Chambers into its orbit and put Toforest Johnson in the frame. A confrontation with lead detective Tony Richardson exposes a case built on pressure, doubt, and truths that won’t stay still—where justice isn’t blind, just selective. To learn more and get involved, visit: www.toforestjohnson.com Toforest on Instagram Earwitness is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Beth Shelburne, Toforest Johnson

Topics covered

• murder investigation
• justice system
• eyewitness accounts
• detective work
• case analysis

Keywords

• Deputy Hardy
• murder
• Yolanda Chambers
• Toforest Johnson
• Tony Richardson
• justice
• detective

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lava for Good Podcasts, Signal Co. No1

More episodes of Bone Valley

• Chapter 2 | Ride or Die · June 10, 2026 · 32 min
• Chapter 1 | Criminal Mischief · June 10, 2026 · 32 min
• Introducing - Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry · June 3, 2026 · 3 min
• Gilbert King Presents: Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry · May 28, 2026 · 37 min
• Introducing: My Mother's Lies · April 9, 2026 · 9 min
• Introducing - Blood Will Tell · March 19, 2026 · 10 min