Locked up: Wrongful Conviction Files

Episode 11: The House of Cards & The 101-Grain

"The laws of physics don't have an expiration date, but in the courtroom, 'procedure' often tries to bury the truth." In this explosive episode, Detective Rogelio Guerra takes you behind the closed doors of a high-stakes legal battle. After months of digging through decades-old files, Rogelio uncovers the "Smoking Gun" that should have ended this case years ago—only to find it missing from the latest court filings. What happens when an investigator finds the truth, but the legal system refuses to look at it? * The 101-Grain Bombshell: Rogelio breaks down the forensic fraud at the heart of the conviction. The prosecution claimed a .40 caliber weapon was the murder weapon, but the lab’s own bench notes show a 101-grain bullet. In the world of ballistics, that isn't just a mistake—it’s a scientific impossibility. * The Mechanical Paradox: We dive into the testimony of the prosecution’s own weapons expert. How could a gun equipped with a slide-disconnect safety—which cannot fire on contact—be responsible for a "hard contact" wound? Rogelio exposes the moment the state's experts contradicted the laws of physics to fit a narrative. * The Buried Timeline: Discover the suppressed statement of Mahelia Wesley, the woman who actually possessed the weapons at the time of the murder. Why was her testimony buried for twenty years while a "cooperating" witness was allowed to trade a lie for his freedom? * The Wall of Fear: Rogelio discusses the January 6th Superior Court ruling and the "Due Diligence" trap. He challenges the court's logic, explaining why it is "untenable" to expect an incarcerated man to pierce the wall of silence created by the infamous Philadelphia Homicide Unit. * A Calling from God: Beyond the files and the forensics, Rogelio shares the personal fire that keeps him going. He discusses the responsibility of the investigator, the frustration of "forgotten" evidence, and the spiritual conviction that the truth will eventually shake the gates of the prison. "The House of Cards is shaking. We aren't just contesting a narrative; we are dismantling it." Join us as we prepare for "The Day"—the moment the Client walks free and the truth is finally shouted from the rooftops. * Follow the Investigation: Use the hashtag #The101GrainTruth to join the conversation. * The Evidence: Visit our website to see the diagrams of the slide-disconnect safety and the caliber weight charts discussed in today’s show. * Support the Search: Share this episode with three people who believe that justice should be based on science, not scripts.

Episode 10: The Laws of Physics vs. The Laws of Men

Roger reveals the raw, personal story behind the legal setback: from a chance "near-miss" encounter with the Pastor at a legal event, to the heartbreaking 1:00 AM phone call that changed everything. While the lawyers were focused on attacking the investigation and making "insignificant paperwork mistakes," they missed the mountain of evidence that proves the state's case is a physical impossibility. We break down the "Forensic Triad"—the hidden facts the jury never heard: * The Ballistics Lie: Why a .40 caliber confession cannot explain a 9mm bullet. * The Contact Wound: How an autopsy report proves the "confession" defies the laws of distance and physics. * The Phantom Gun: Proof that the murder weapon was still with its legal owner days after the crime. The lawyers thought this was heading to the US Supreme Court, but the battle is currently in the PA courts—and the stakes have never been higher. It’s time to stop arguing over procedures and start looking at the science.

The Final Appeal

Episode 9: "The Final Appeal" – Locked Up: The Wrongful Conviction Files In the powerful finale of Locked Up: The Wrongful Conviction Files, Roger Warstone hands the torch to a formidable new legal team—and watches as The Client’s fight for freedom ascends to the highest court in the land. After exposing coerced testimony, mismatched ballistics, and a pattern of police misconduct, Roger’s on-the-ground detective work becomes the foundation for a historic appeal. With the unwavering support of a determined pastor and a brilliant attorney who tracks systemic corruption like a forensic map, the case rockets through Pennsylvania’s appellate courts—and against all odds, lands before the United States Supreme Court. Only 1% of petitions are accepted by the Court. This one made the cut. Now, as briefs are filed and oral arguments loom, the nation waits in silence for a decision that could not only free an innocent man—but expose a dangerous flaw in America’s justice system. This isn’t just about one conviction. It’s about truth, accountability, and what happens when ordinary people refuse to look away. As Roger reflects on his role in this journey—and prepares to share his own story of military injustice in the next chapter—he leaves listeners with a challenge: If you see injustice, will you act? The gavel hasn’t fallen yet. But the final appeal has been made. And history is watching.

The Witness Locked Up

Locked Up: The Wrongful Conviction Files In the final episode of this season, “The Witness Locked Up,” host and private investigator dives deep into his last and most crucial task: interviewing "Victim 2," the very man whose testimony helped convict his client. This person is now also incarcerated, serving a murder charge, but a face-to-face meeting with him is the last piece of the puzzle needed to prove his client's innocence. For months, the host has been meticulously dismantling the prosecution’s case, exposing every lie and inconsistency—from the flimsy alibi of the key witness to the scientifically impossible bullet timeline. Now, with the new evidence in hand, the host has to go see the only witness who can provide the definitive proof to exonerate his client. Join the host as he recounts the high-stakes journey and reveals the shocking truth that was hidden from the beginning. With the final piece of evidence now secured, the case is handed over to a new legal team, but the fight for freedom is just beginning. This episode is not just about a case; it's a testament to hope, perseverance, and the belief that the truth, no matter how deeply buried, will always find its way to the surface.

A Meeting of Disbelief and Destiny

In this episode of Locked Up: The Wrongful Conviction Files, the investigation shifts from auditing the past to fighting for the future. I meet with the pastor and a new lawyer to present my findings. We expose the scientific impossibilities of the prosecution’s case—a contact wound that doesn't match the alleged gun and a bullet that doesn't match the caliber. With a new legal team now armed with undeniable evidence, our fight for justice officially begins.