Snow Files

We’re thrilled to share that Jamie Snow’s case will be featured on ABC’s Nightlineon Tuesday, June 3, 2025.This powerful national broadcast will shine a spotlight on the injustice that’s kept Jamie in prison for nearly 25 years — a conviction based on recanted informant testimony, inconsistent eyewitness accounts, and no physical evidence.Jamie Snow’s wrongful conviction will be featured on ABC’s Nightline — Tuesday, June 3. The segment features powerful voices calling for justice:Jamie Snow, speaking out from prison in his own wordsJohn Grisham, author & justice advocateJason Flom, Wrongful Conviction podcastMarty Tankleff, exoneree, attorney & co creator of Making an Exonoree at GeorgetownMarc Howard, Georgetown professor & co creator of Making an Exonoree at GeorgetownKarl Leonard, Jamie’s attorney, Exoneration ProjectNicole & Jessica Snow, Jamie’s daughtersNow, with a Leave to Appeal for DNA testing pending before the Illinois Supreme Court, this Nightline feature comes at a critical moment.Please tune in — and continue sharing Jamie’s story. The more people know, the harder it becomes to ignore.Airs Tuesday, June 3rd on:ABC NewsLive PRIME with Lindsey Davis @6 CST/7 ESTNightline @11:35 CST/12:35 ESTWatch with us live via Zoom @5:30 CST/6:30 ESTLearn more at FreeJamieSnow.comTogether, we’re making noise — and demanding truth.Thank you for standing with Jamie.– The Snow Crew

It's always a great Saturday afternoon when we get to spend it with supporters. We've missed you so much! In this Snow & Tell Zoom discussion, Jamie gave an update on where he is on going through the 8000 documents, we talk about about last week's episode about Bo, and Barton McNeil's cousin Chris Ross joined in to give us an update on last week's hearing. We appreciate all of you more than you know. And don't forget, Peace and Justice for Jamie Snow think it, say it, write it every single day!Links to more info about Barton McNeil's case:FreeBart.orgFree Bart on FacebookSuspect Convictions PodcastMusic:Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers

Join co-hosts Lesley, Tam and Ray as they discuss the alternative suspect, Maurice Johnson in depth. We go really deep in this discussion! And you can also meet our new Intern, Melinda! So exciting!In 1992, just 11 months after the murder of young Clark Gas Station attendant Bill Little, Kroger Station attendant Derek Brooks was shot in the chest during an armed robbery gone wrong, just 2.6 miles away. Like with Bill, the robber attempted to kill him with two shots to the chest, but the gun jammed. A petty sum of cash was stolen and the assailant fled in a maroon colored coupe, with a female get away driver. After being apprehended that same night, and identified with matching footprints and fingerprints, Maurice Johnson admitted to the crime, was charged with attempted murder and armed robbery, apologized to the victim, and was sentenced to twenty five years in prison. The same officers, detectives, and crime scene technicians worked both cases, and were key trial witnesses against Jamie Snow. They received a tip that Maurice Johnson admitted to the Clark Station robbery and murder. However, we cannot find any documents to suggest Maurice Johnson was ever investigated for Bill Little’s murder.Music:Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersThe Stakeout: Christoffer Moe DitlevsonSupport DocumentsKroger Case FileQuik N EZ Case File1979 Pontiac Bonneville Picshttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790372-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpghttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790374-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpghttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790376-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpgNewspaper Articles/Maps:http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/maurice-newspaper-articles-maps.pdf

It's all about the encore! Message from Jamie Snow and all of us at Snow Files Podcast! Thank you SO MUCH for your support - you are truly an amazing group!

Join co-hosts Bruce, Lesley, Tam and Ray as they discuss the "Jeff's" in depth. An extra long episode for you listening pleasure. We also start with Bruce and Ray's thoughts on the Bible Story episode because they were unable to join us on the pop up episode. Lot's of interesting theories and laughs in this one!In August of 1991, just five months after the murder of young gas station attendant Bill Little, a string of other gas station robberies plagued Bloomington. Jeff Miller and Jeff Durbin colluded to rob gas stations together with a gun, for petty sums of cash. Durbin was the getaway driver, and planned to use doctored cab driver’s log sheets to evade detection. Miller chose an Adam’s Family Halloween mask. Regardless, Miller was identified by people who knew him when he behaved erratically after the last robbery, and the two eventually confessed, being sentenced to 38 years behind bars between the two. These known, convicted, and self-admitted robbers were never seriously investigated for the strikingly similar robbery and murder of Bill Little. Listen to hear how they avoided prosecution for Jamie’s case, and the ominous remarks made by one of them, after coming face to face with Jamie, post conviction.Music:Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/Ghosts Everywhere, ExperiaYouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersThe Lone Woodlouse - Rachel K. CollierSupport Documents:Leads11-12-91: Police report, Jeff Miller's wife; 06-15-93; Crime Stoppers tip - Jeff DurbinNewspaper ArticlesTwin City Man Restarts Effort for Cab LicenseMobile Home Destroyed in FireMobile Home Fire ProbeDurbin-Miller Articles

A pop up podcast about a miraculous discovery by one of Jamie's best friends over two decades after the crime . Is it coincidence? Serendipity? We want to know what you think!Music:YouTube Audio Library:https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song:Black Moons, The 126ersSunday Morning Sermon, Duke Herrington

Isaac “Ike” Gaston was a dead ringer for Gutierrez’s composite, and he lived within a mile of the crime. He also had a long criminal history spanning some 40 years which included violence - such as assault, burglary, robbery, and sexual misconduct with a minor. Even while Gaston was awaiting sentencing for another charge in county jail, he assaulted four correctional officers in a vile way. 10 years ago, we only had Isaac's picture, and no other information. But thanks to a few social media leads, we learned his name and later discovered his identity, and subsequent police reports related to tips for Gaston. As for how he was cleared of the murder, that's anyone's guess. Tune in to Season 3 of Snow Files when we explore alternative suspects that were never revealed at the trial.Music:YouTube Audio Library:https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song:Black Moons, The 126ersDisplaced, Robert RuthSupport DocumentsLeads: 25-A27-A29-A34-A107-A160-ANewspaper Articles:Pantagraph 1973-1994Graphics: Route from N. and S. Roosevelt to Clark Oil & Gutierrez Composite Compared to Gaston (1989)

Join Bruce, Tam and Lesley as they hammer Ray with questions about guns, ballistics testing, and the police reports that have been discovered since trial. Music Credits:Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/Ghosts Everywhere, ExperiaChig, OomieeYouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersThe Lone Woodlouse - Rachel K. CollierRelated Documents:Ballistics Examinations:04-03-91 Preliminary Exam - *Nose portion has unusual appearance04-17-91 Bullet Exam, Identification/Characteristics04-30-91 Print Comparison - BB Gun09-16-91 Print Comparison - Harrington and Richardson10-23-91 Ballistics Comparison - Harrington & Richardson11-08-91 Ballistics Comparison - Rugar04-28-92 Canadian Police Report1994 Rhino Bullets News Clippings (Full Clipping - Multiple Stories)Court Filings03-09-11 Motion for Ballistics Testing05-24-13 Motion for DNA Testing

There were only two items that we know for certain left by the killer of Bill Little – and that’s the two bullets recovered from his body. Jamie’s attorneys filed the first ballistics motion over 10 years ago, and yet he’s still fighting for testing. In this episode, we review a case very similar to Jamie’s in which bullets retrieved from a victim were matched to a weapon as early as 1997. We explore the characteristics of bullets used in forensics to identify related ballistic evidence and reveal out of state and international inquires made by detectives. Why has the McLean County State’s attorney spent thousands of dollars in the past 10 years fighting testing – when the Exoneration Project has been willing to pay for all of it? Ballistics Examinations:04-03-91 Preliminary Exam - *Nose portion has unusual appearance04-17-91 Bullet Exam, Identification/Characteristics04-30-91 Print Comparison - BB Gun09-16-91 Print Comparison - Harrington and Richardson10-23-91 Ballistics Comparison - Harrington & Richardson11-08-91 Ballistics Comparison - Rugar04-28-92 Canadian Police ReportVideo:1994 Rhino Bullets News Clippings (Full Clipping - Multiple Stories)Court Filings:03-09-11 Motion for Ballistics Testing05-24-13 Motion for DNA Testing

On September 8, 2021, the Honorable Ramon Escapa, in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit County of McLean County, ruled in favor of Jamie Snow, for the first time in 22 years. Jamie’s lawyers from the Exonoration Project argued fervently, that the contents of 8000 missing discovery documents would weigh heavily upon his proof of innocence, and that by law, his defense is entitled to them. Judge Escapa presented a four prong litmus test to determine if he should grant the motion, including the scope of the request, length of time since conviction, the burden on the state, and availability of the documents from other sources. He issued a fair and just ruling with Jamie’s family and supporters present. Listen in to hear how this is the beginning of the end for Jamie’s wrongful conviction and incarceration.Related Case Documents:Discovery: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/court-filings/08-03-21_FS_Motion-for-Discovery_Redacted.pdfState's response to the motion for discovery: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/filings/08-13-21_State-Response-to-Discovery-Motion.pdfLauren's response to the state's response for the motion for discovery: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/filings/08-23-21_PetitionerReply-Discovery.pdfMusic:YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersEpidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/Followed by the Dancer, Alexandra Woodward

McLean County turned over less than 900 pages before the trial, and again in 2007 when Jamie went pro se. Now we know there are nearly 8000 pages that have never been turned over to Jamie. Yet, the state continues to fight against Jamie and his attorneys having access to the very documents that the state has had access to all along. Join us as we discuss the state’s response to the motion for discovery that will be argued on September 8th.Read the state’s response: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/filings/08-13-21_State-Response-to-Discovery-Motion.pdfPlease join us at the McLean County Law & Justice Center in Bloomington, Illinois on September 8th at 1:30 to show support for Jamie’s new attorney from the Exoneration Project, Lauren Myercough-Mueller, as well as for Jamie and his family. Join our Facebook Event page for updates.

During trial, Jamie was saddled with an attorney who had suffered a stroke, and his co-counsel who was apparently preparing for Jamie’s case at the local bar. In 2007 Jamie stood alone, once again, as he struggled with another appointed attorney who refused to raise issues that Jamie felt were critical to his defense. In Episode 33, we analyze the issues that led to the recent motion for discovery that will be held at the McLean County Law & Justice Center on September 8th at 1:30pm. We’ll take a deep dive into the hearing the 2007 hearing when Jamie went pro se, and was granted discovery. We’ll also go through the items that were withheld from Jamie that are claimed in the motion filed by the Exoneration Project. Please join us at the McLean County Law & Justice Center in Bloomington, Illinois on September 8th at 1:30 to show support for Jamie’s new attorney from the Exoneration Project, Lauren Myerscough-Mueller, as well as for Jamie and his family.

Patrick Pursley was convicted in 1994 of murder in Rockford, Illinois. He fought for 27 years behind the walls of Stateville to prove his innocence. He knew the linchpin in his case was the bullets retrieved from the crime scene. He also knew he didn’t commit the murder, so without a doubt the gun retrieved from his girlfriend’s home did not match the bullets and casings retrieved from the crime scene, even though Illinois State Police ballistics technician, Daniel Gunnell, testified definitively at trial that the gun was the weapon used in the crime “to the exclusion of all others.” Patrick went on to successfully initiate adding ballistics testing in the Illinois Post Conviction Act – which eventually led to his release. Join us for a fascinating interview with Patrick Pursley as he navigates us through his first trial, post-conviction efforts, and eventual exoneration after nearly three decades of fighting for his innocence behind bars.