PodcastThe J. Burden ShowSeptember 26, 2026
The Complete West Memphis Three Series w/ Thomas777
Thomas777 contends the West Memphis Three's convictions rest on credible, repeated confessions the popular documentary-driven narrative ignores.
- Confessions, not vibes: Guest Thomas argues Jesse Misskelley confessed at least three times (Feb 4, 8, 17, 1994) to deputies, his own lawyer Dan Stidham, and prosecutors, matching physical evidence like a shattered Evan Williams bottle.
- Documentary framed as advocacy: Thomas says HBO's 'Paradise Lost' filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky turned pro-innocence only after Hollywood figures (Depp, Peter Jackson, Dixie Chicks) embraced the case as anti-fundamentalist cause.
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