Wrongful Incarceration in the United States

The Rebecca Park Case

Rebecca Park was a 22 year-old pregnant woman from Michigan, who was allegedly murdered by her biological mother and stepfather in 2025. We go over what is known so far, and why her family would end this pregnant young womans life in such a gruesome way.

The Peterson Family Case

Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in 2001. What followed became one of the most debated murder cases in American history. In this episode of Behind the Verdict, we break down the evidence, the theories, and the legal failures that continue to divide experts and the public alike.

The Harmony Montgomery Case

We examine the heartbreaking case of Harmony Montgomery and the failures that allowed a vulnerable child to vanish without intervention. From repeated warnings about her safety to custody decisions that placed her in danger, Harmony’s story exposes deep cracks in the systems meant to protect at-risk children.

Aileen Wuornos: America's First Female Serial Killer

Aileen Wuornos is remembered as America’s first female serial killer—but her story is tangled in trauma, survival, and contradiction. This episode breaks down her claims of abuse, the killings, and the legal decisions that shaped one of the most controversial cases in criminal history.

Wrongful Incarceration in the United States

America’s justice system gets it right most of the time — but when it fails, the consequences are devastating. From the Central Park Five to ICE detention centers, this episode of Behind the Verdict examines how the absence of accountability and empathy can turn the pursuit of justice into the destruction of innocent lives.