Chapter 6 | Misfiled
From Bone Valley by Lava for Good Podcasts
February 4, 2026 · 47 min · Season 4 · Episode 6
About this episode
Beth Shelburne uncovers the story behind Violet Ellison, whose testimony influenced Toforest Johnson's conviction.
Earwitness: Chapter 6 | Misfiled Beth Shelburne uncovers the murky story behind Violet Ellison, the ‘earwitness’ whose $5,000 payoff shaped Toforest Johnson’s fate. Decades of denial give way to uneasy facts, revealing a conviction propped up by money, influence, and half-truths. 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
- true crime
- misfiled evidence
- wrongful conviction
- earwitness testimony
- influence and money
- justice system
Keywords
- Violet Ellison
- Toforest Johnson
- earwitness
- wrongful conviction
- true crime
- justice system
- misfiled evidence
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Organizations: Lava for Good™ Podcasts, Signal Co. No1, www.toforestjohnson.com
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