Wrongful Conviction: The Case of Ronald Shanklin

A Mother’s Fight for Justice: Malcom Willis Part 2

At just 21 years old, Malcolm Willis had his whole life ahead of him—a devoted father, son, and friend whose energy could light up any room. Described as goofy, happy-go-lucky by his mother, Victoria Bristow.  Now, his family and community are left grieving an unimaginable loss as they search for answers surrounding his death while in custody at the Ross County Jail. “I lost my best friend,” Bristow says, expressing disbelief over the official claim that her son died by suicide. Just hours before his death, they had spoken, and he seemed “fine.” Meanwhile, the circumstances of his death remain unclear, leaving his loved ones searching for the truth. In this episode, we examine the troubling gaps in communication from authorities, the broader implications of deaths in custody, and the efforts of those rallying behind Malcolm’s family. Join us as we uncover the human impact of this tragedy and the ongoing fight for justice and accountability.

A Mother’s Fight for Justice: Malcom Willis Part 1

At just 21 years old, Malcolm Willis had his whole life ahead of him—a devoted father, son, and friend whose energy could light up any room. Described as goofy, happy-go-lucky by his mother, Victoria Bristow.  Now, his family and community are left grieving an unimaginable loss as they search for answers surrounding his death while in custody at the Ross County Jail. “I lost my best friend,”  Bristow says, expressing disbelief over the official claim that her son died by suicide. Just hours before his death, they had spoken, and he seemed “fine.” Meanwhile, the circumstances of his death remain unclear, leaving his loved ones searching for the truth. In this episode, we examine the troubling gaps in communication from authorities, the broader implications of deaths in custody, and the efforts of those rallying behind Malcolm’s family. Join us as we uncover the human impact of this tragedy and the ongoing fight for justice and accountability.

Wrongful Conviction: The Case of Ronald Shanklin

In this powerful episode, we hear from a wife whose life was turned upside down when her husband was wrongfully convicted of felony murder in 2017 and sentenced to 28 years to life. She shares the harrowing journey of navigating a flawed justice system, the emotional and financial toll on their family, and her relentless fight to prove his innocence. Through advocacy, resilience, and a refusal to be silenced, she sheds light on the broader issue of wrongful convictions and the urgent need for reform. Tune in for a compelling conversation about love, justice, and the fight for truth.

A Brother Lost: A Sister’s Fight Part 2

At just 17 years old, Castill Hightower awoke to flashing red and blue lights outside her Seattle home. Within minutes, her brother, Herbert Hightower Jr., was shot and killed by police after officers claimed he was holding kitchen knives. The details are unknown to Hightower. In this episode, Castill Hightower shares her family’s painful journey, the systemic failures that continue to enable such tragedies, and her work with The Affected Persons Program, led by people impacted by police violence, and examines the need for support, including burial and funeral fees, attorney and private investigator fees, travel expenses for out-of-state families, mental health resources, and more. Despite promises of reform, Seattle Police continue to kill people with knives at an alarming rate. What will it take to end this cycle? Tune in for a powerful conversation on accountability, advocacy, and the fight for justice.

A Brother Lost: A Sister’s Fight Part 1

At just 17 years old, Castill Hightower awoke to flashing red and blue lights outside her Seattle home. Within minutes, her brother, Herbert Hightower Jr., was shot and killed by police after officers claimed he was holding kitchen knives. The details are unknown to Hightower. In this episode, Castill Hightower shares her family’s painful journey, the systemic failures that continue to enable such tragedies, and her work with The Affected Persons Program, led by people impacted by police violence, and examines the need for support, including burial and funeral fees, attorney and private investigator fees, travel expenses for out-of-state families, mental health resources, and more. Despite promises of reform, Seattle Police continue to kill people with knives at an alarming rate. What will it take to end this cycle? Tune in for a powerful conversation on accountability, advocacy, and the fight for justice.