Chapter 2 | Don't Know Diddly

About this episode

Beth Shelburne investigates the events surrounding Deputy Hardy’s murder and the implications for those involved.

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. 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

• murder investigation
• justice system
• detective work
• true crime
• societal issues

Keywords

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

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lava for Good Podcasts, Signal Co. No1

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