Chapter 5 | Anybody Will Do

About this episode

Beth Shelburne investigates the conviction of Toforest Johnson in a murder case lacking physical evidence and explores the shifting theories of the prosecution.

Earwitness: Chapter 5 | Anybody Will Do Beth Shelburne digs into how Toforest Johnson was convicted without a shred of physical evidence, as prosecutors leap between ever-shifting theories of Deputy Hardy’s murder. Confronting the prosecutor who once sought a death sentence, she uncovers a case where the law bends into something dangerously personal. 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

• wrongful conviction
• murder case
• prosecutorial misconduct
• death penalty
• evidence
• true crime

Keywords

• Toforest Johnson
• Deputy Hardy
• murder
• conviction
• true crime
• Beth Shelburne
• prosecutor
• death sentence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lava for Good Podcasts, Signal Co. No1, www.toforestjohnson.com

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