Reconsidered: Melissa Lucio

Ep 363: Original Airdate: 03/08/22 This mother’s behavior after the death of her 2-year-old daughter, would be used by authorities as evidence of her guilt. But with major doubts around her case… was justice served? Or is time running out for an innocent woman?

Sources for Today’s Episode:

  • Innocence project
  • The State of Texas vs. Melissa (hulu/amazon doc)
  • Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom
  • Washington Post
  • Texascourts.gov
  • Justia
  • MELISSA ELIZABETH LUCIO v State of Texas APPEAL REPORT
  • Death penalty info.org

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  • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
  • Produced by James Varga
  • Music by Dessert Media

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