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Topic: Miscarriage of justice

A miscarriage of justice occurs when the criminal justice system fails to properly investigate, prosecute, or convict the true perpetrator of a crime, leading to the wrongful conviction of an innocent person.

More on: Miscarriage of justice

The podcast episodes discuss two cases that highlight the issue of miscarriage of justice, where individuals were wrongfully convicted or faced significant challenges in their criminal appeals due to investigative flaws and a lack of concrete evidence.

The first episode, Ep.68 - Ben Smart & Olivia Hope, Murder at Sea, explores the controversial conviction of Scott Watson for the mysterious disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in New Zealand, with the hosts and guests questioning the potential flaws and uncertainties in the case.

The second episode, Episode 245, details the case of Christopher Tapp, who was wrongfully convicted of raping and murdering Angie Dodge in 1996 after detectives coerced a false confession through manipulative interrogation tactics. This case is portrayed as a profound miscarriage of justice, highlighting the broader systemic issues within the criminal justice system.

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