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Falling Through the Trap

Podcast by April Moore

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Step behind the walls of Folsom Prison where author and criminal justice professional, April Moore, delves into the haunting, yet profoundly human stories of the 93 men executed between 1895 and 1937. Join us as we explore the paradoxes of justice, taking a deeper look at the death penalty, and re-humanizing those that history might have left behind. One to two new episodes each month; Fridays. apriljmoore.substack.com

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18 episodes

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Bonus: Max P. Fisher (Part II)

This is Part II and the conclusion of Max P. Fisher: The Man Who Didn’t Forget. Be sure to catch Part I [https://apriljmoore.substack.com/p/bonus-episode-max-p-fisher]if you haven’t done so already. Max was a remarkable human being who understood the importance and value of empathy and how to selflessly move through the world, both in and out of uniform. And while his name and accomplishments are not well known, it certainly doesn’t diminish the impact he had on the lives of so many people. And maybe, now that you know him . . . the next time you see something wrong, the next time you have a choice between easy and right . . . you might find yourself asking—What would Max do? YOUTUBE [http://www.youtube.com/@FallingThroughtheTrap]INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/fallingthroughthetrap/]PATREON [https://patreon.com/FallingThroughTheTrap?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] (see for articles) ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Step behind the walls of Folsom Prison where author and criminal justice professional, April Moore, delves into the haunting, yet profoundly human stories of the 93 men executed between 1895 and 1937. Join us as we explore the paradoxes of justice, taking a deeper look at the death penalty, and re-humanizing those that history might have left behind. One to two new episodes a month (and always on Fridays). Music: Intro: “Left for Dead,” by Wastelander“Glass Petals,” by Moments“Hit the Streets,” by LNDO“Suite Du Matin,” by Moments“Foundations,” by Shimmer“Pensive,” by Shimmer“Pillar,” by Shimmer“Corners,” by Shimmer“Tales from the Past,” by Adam Saban“Winds of Change,” by Four Trees“Meridian Moon,” by Moments“Sneakers,” by Cast of Characters“Beloved Reborn,” by Moments“Spies on Duty,” by Adam Saban“The Rose Bridge,” by Wicked Cinema“The Recovery,” by CJ-OOutro: “Lamentation,” by Wastelander Get full access to A Just Us at apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe [https://apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

20 Mar 2026 - 1 h 17 min
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Bonus Episode: Max P. Fisher

I’m back and so thrilled to be bringing you a new episode! This story has been a long time in the making and I don’t just mean these last few months, but actually, years. It’s a story I’ve been wanting to tell since I first came across Detective Max P. Fisher . . . and I think you’ll understand why. YOUTUBE [http://www.youtube.com/@FallingThroughtheTrap] INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/fallingthroughthetrap/] PATREON [https://patreon.com/FallingThroughTheTrap?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Links/Resources: Pinkerton Detective Agency [https://www.thehistoryreader.com/historical-figures/the-pinkertons-in-myth-and-history/] Jim “Cuckoo” Collins [https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5406/jsporthistory.45.3.0334?mag=professional-running-the-nineteenth-centurys-dirtiest-sport&seq=1] Policing the Open Road: How Cars Transformed American Freedom [https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674260344] by Sarah A. Seo [https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674260344] Patreon for articles ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Step behind the walls of Folsom Prison where author and criminal justice professional, April Moore, delves into the haunting, yet profoundly human stories of the 93 men executed between 1895 and 1937. Join us as we explore the paradoxes of justice, taking a deeper look at the death penalty, and re-humanizing those that history might have left behind. One to two new episodes a month (and always on Fridays). Music: Intro: “Left for Dead,” by Wastelander“Glass Petals,” by Moments“Pensive,” by Shimmer“Beloved Reborn,” by Moments“Night Music,” by JCar“Choices We Make,” by Moments“Winds of Change,” by Four Trees“Sneakers,” by Cast of Characters“Hit the Streets,” by LNDO“Corners,” by Shimmer“Urgent Assistance,” by Cast of Characters“The Rose Bridge,” by Wicked Cinema“Suite De Matin,” by Moments“Things Gone Wrong,” by Moments“Letter to You,” by AwyrOutro: “Lamentation,” by Wastelander Get full access to A Just Us at apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe [https://apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

13 Mar 2026 - 1 h 37 min
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UPDATE: New Episode Coming!

Hey--sorry the long hiatus, but just wanted to let you know that a new episode is coming! YOUTUBE [http://www.youtube.com/@FallingThroughtheTrap]INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/fallingthroughthetrap/]PATREON [https://patreon.com/FallingThroughTheTrap?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Step behind the walls of Folsom Prison where author and criminal justice professional, April Moore, delves into the haunting, yet profoundly human stories of the 93 men executed between 1895 and 1937. Join us as we explore the paradoxes of justice, taking a deeper look at the death penalty, and re-humanizing those that history might have left behind. One to two new episodes a month (and always on Fridays). Get full access to A Just Us at apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe [https://apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

7 Feb 2026 - 59 s
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Bonus Episode: James Willett

You may remember James Willett from episode 6 [https://apriljmoore.substack.com/p/episode-6-9-charles-raymond-and-12]. If you haven’t had a chance to listen that episode, you may want to before listening to this little bonus. YOUTUBE [http://www.youtube.com/@FallingThroughtheTrap] INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/fallingthroughthetrap/]PATREON [https://patreon.com/FallingThroughTheTrap?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Step behind the walls of Folsom Prison where author and criminal justice professional, April Moore, delves into the haunting, yet profoundly human stories of the 93 men executed between 1895 and 1937. Join us as we explore the paradoxes of justice, taking a deeper look at the death penalty, and re-humanizing those that history might have left behind. One to two new episodes a month (and always on Fridays). Music: “Horseshoe Bend,” by Heartland Nights“Swamp Tale,” by Dario Benedetti“Out West,” by Alsever Lake“A World Suspended,” by Brent Wood Get full access to A Just Us at apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe [https://apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

12 Sep 2025 - 11 min
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Bonus Episode: Charles Aull

Charles Aull became Folsom Prison’s third warden in 1887. (Some sources refer to him as the prison’s first official warden while Thomas Pockman and John McComb were merely “temporary.” However, my research revealed that both Pockman and McComb were very much considered official wardens of the prison.) While Pockman and McComb were accused of cruelty toward prisoners, it was Aull who really leaned into it. Aull was proud to be known as a ruler with an iron fist; and together, with his right-hand-man, Guard R.J. Murphy, terrorized the inmates of Folsom Prison using various forms of corporal punishment. YOUTUBE [http://www.youtube.com/@FallingThroughtheTrap]INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/fallingthroughthetrap/]PATREON [https://patreon.com/FallingThroughTheTrap?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Step behind the walls of Folsom Prison where author and criminal justice professional, April Moore, delves into the haunting, yet profoundly human stories of the 93 men executed between 1895 and 1937. Join us as we explore the paradoxes of justice, taking a deeper look at the death penalty, and re-humanizing those that history might have left behind. One to two new episodes a month (and always on Fridays). Links: Sontag-Evans Gang [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Evans_(outlaw)] Music: Intro: “Left for Dead” by Wastelander“Untethering,” by Hearland Nights“Grim History,” by Lost Ghosts“Veil of Secrets” by Wicked Cinema“The Enemy Within” by Moments“Fleet Street,” by Stephen Keetch“Not as they Seem,” by Wicked Cinema“Web of Lies,” by Moments“Reverence,” by Marie“Humid Blues,” by Desert Dive“Out West,” by Alsever Lake“Woven,” by Alice in Winter“Boo!” by Dresden The Flamingo“Coat of Arms,” by Wicked CinemaOutro: “Lamentation,” by Wastelander Get full access to A Just Us at apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe [https://apriljmoore.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

12 Sep 2025 - 46 min
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