Episode 3 - Justice or Miscarriage? Jodi Jones and Luke Mitchell with Naomi Channell from Real

Scottish Murders

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode covers the brutal murder of Jodi Jones listener discretion is advised.
In this episode, Dawn and Naomi go through some of the circumstantial evidence presented against Luke at his trial. They talk about the chaotic trial scene, the controversial decision to try Luke as an adult, the prosecution's reliance on eyewitness accounts and a missing knife, the questionable identification process, and the timeline discrepancies that cast doubt on the prosecution's case, and they discuss some of the lingering questions surrounding Luke’s conviction
Listen to Episode Three - Through The Wall: The Trial Begins
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00:00:00: Introduction and Overview of Episode Three
00:01:02: The Trial Begins
00:02:49: Details of the Trial and Charges
00:07:21: Eyewitness Account
00:13:48: Other Eyewitnesses and Timeline Issues
00:16:07: Jury's Verdict
00:22:17: Appeals and Potential Conflicts of Interest
00:22:38: Eyewitness Testimony and Its Reliability
00:24:57: Police Appeals and Investigation Gaps
00:26:11: Photo Lineup and Identification Issues
00:27:00: Burning Smell and Missing Evidence
00:28:33: Forensic Evidence and Its Absence
00:29:30: Parker Jacket and Its Significance
00:31:06: Discrepancies in Witness Testimonies
00:33:30: Shane's Testimony and Its Impact
00:34:02: Knife and Its Significance
00:36:24: Supporters' Views and Doubts
00:37:06: Police Investigation and Its Thoroughness
Episode Credits
Hosted by Dawn
Special Guest: Naomi Channell
Produced by Erin Ferguson