In this episode, we examine The Troubling Tale of Ryan Ferguson—a shocking case of wrongful conviction that exposes deep flaws in the American justice system. At just 19 years old, Ryan was sentenced to 40 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit: the 2001 killing of Columbia, Missouri journalist Kent Heitholt.
What followed was a decade-long nightmare fueled by coerced testimony, shaky evidence, and prosecutorial misconduct. Ryan’s case became a rallying cry for criminal justice reform, as journalists, advocates, and legal experts uncovered just how far the system can stray from the truth.
How did an innocent college student end up behind bars? And what finally set him free?
Join us as we break down the timeline, the key players, and the pivotal moments that led to Ryan’s release—and what his story says about truth, justice, and the price of a broken system.
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