Épisodes

  • Episode 5: 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐞
    Mar 5 2026

    In this episode we explore the story of Mike Ware, the executive director of the Innocence Project of Texas.

    He discusses his journey, the development of the Innocence Project of Texas, their process and his part in continuing to fight to free the wrongfully convicted.

    Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer.

    Edited and produced by Krystal Guerra.

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    58 min
  • Episode 4: 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐳
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode we explore the story of Anna Vasquez, one of the "San Antonio Four," who spent 13 years in prison for a crime that never happened.

    She discusses the flawed forensic testimony that led to her 1994 conviction, the decade-long fight for exoneration, and the unique challenges faced by female exonerees.

    This is Anna Vasquez's voice of innocence.

    Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer.

    Edited and produced by Krystal Guerra.

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    1 h et 6 min
  • Episode 3: 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐲
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode, we take a look into the story of Melvin Quinney — a father once convicted of indecency with a child — his claim of innocence, and his eventual exoneration.

    Through his own words, we revisit a “Satanic Panic”–era case and explore what it means to be presumed innocent, yet still wrongfully convicted.

    This is Melvin Quinney’s voice of innocence.

    Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer.

    Edited and produced by Krystal Guerra.

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    1 h et 16 min
  • Episode 2: 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 Pt. 2
    Nov 13 2025

    Last month, you heard part 1 of Christopher Scott's fight for innocence and the path that led to his wrongful conviction.

    In part 2, you will hear how his fight continued, the true evil behind his conviction, and all the factors at play that lead to his long-awaited release.

    This is Christopher Scott's voice of innocence.

    Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer.

    Edited and produced by Krystal Guerra.

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    37 min
  • Episode 1: 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭
    Nov 13 2025

    Voices of the Innocent debuts with the story of Christopher Scott, a devoted father whose life was shattered by a wrongful conviction.

    This is part one of a two-part episode arch, where he recounts the night it all began, the events that led to his arrest, and the system that refused to grant him justice.

    His fight for freedom continues in part two.


    Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer.

    Edited and Produced by Krystal Guerra



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    35 min
  • Introducing 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭
    Nov 13 2025

    Voices of the Innocent uncovers the stories of people wrongfully convicted of crimes they didn’t commit. Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer, the series exposes the flaws of the justice system and gives a voice to the silenced.

    Edited and produced by Krystal Guerra

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    3 min