About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the tensions in the criminal justice system, focusing on the West Memphis 3 case with insights from a district attorney and a defense attorney.

Mike Cosper and Rebekah Sebastian sit down with Chris Lane, District Attorney of Floyd County, Indiana, and Matt Martens, a Washington, D.C. defense attorney and author of Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal. Together, they unpack the tensions between prosecution and defense, the challenges created by systemic limitations, and the unique factors in the West Memphis 3 case that frustrated and bewildered so many of us. We’re grateful to Chris Lane and Matt Martens for joining us for this illuminating and generous conversation. Please consider liking the DDBS Facebook page to keep up on all show news, livestreams and for conversations with other listeners. Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is a production of Christianity Today Hosted and written by Mike Cosper Produced by Rebekah Sebastian, with production assistance by Dawn Adams Sound Design and Mix Engineer: TJ Hester Sound Design, Animation, and Video: Steve Scheidler Graphic Design: Nim Ben Reuven Music by Dirt Poor Robins Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper are the executive producers of CT Media Podcasts, and Matt Stevens is our senior producer. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help more…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Cosper, Rebekah Sebastian

Guests: Chris Lane, Matt Martens

Topics covered

• criminal justice
• prosecution
• defense
• systemic limitations
• West Memphis 3
• Christian perspective

Keywords

• criminal justice
• West Memphis 3
• prosecution
• defense
• systemic issues
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christianity Today

Books & works: Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal

Places: Floyd County, Indiana, Washington, D.C.

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