Chapter 7 | Messy

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of Violet Ellison's story and the original prosecutor's doubts years after the conviction.

Earwitness: Chapter 7 | Messy Years after the conviction, the original prosecutor, Jeff Wallace, begins questioning Violet Ellison’s story, while Beth Shelburne uncovers a troubling pattern. Ellison’s moves through the legal system blur the lines between cunning and deceit, revealing a figure far from the innocence prosecutors once claimed. 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

Host: Beth Shelburne

Topics covered

• legal system
• conviction
• innocence
• deceit
• prosecutor
• investigation

Keywords

• Violet Ellison
• Jeff Wallace
• Beth Shelburne
• legal system
• conviction
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lava for Good Podcasts, Signal Co. No1, Toforest Johnson

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