Chapter 7 | Messy

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of Violet Ellison's story as original prosecutor Jeff Wallace questions her innocence and Beth Shelburne uncovers troubling patterns in the legal system.

Years after the conviction, 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. 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
• deceit
• innocence
• prosecution
• true crime

Keywords

• Violet Ellison
• Jeff Wallace
• Beth Shelburne
• legal system
• true crime
• deceit
• prosecution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lava for Good Podcasts, Signal Co. No1

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