S2, Ep. 8 The Box

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Apr 10, 202352:24Society & Culture

The true crime media spotlight shines on Jason Carroll. Then, a chance encounter leads to a surprising discovery that changes the course of his case. For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit b...

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