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Now Playing Life After Death Row — Former “West Memphis 3” Inmate Speaks Out
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Life After Death Row — Former “West Memphis 3” Inmate Speaks Out

In 1994, the “West Memphis 3” — Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin — were tried and convicted as teenagers for the ‘satanic’ murder of three young boys. What about this case so captivated the nation?

Now Playing Sentenced to Death for a Crime He Didn’t Commit — One of the “West Memphis 3” Shares What His Life Was Like Behind Bars
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Sentenced to Death for a Crime He Didn’t Commit — One of the “West Memphis 3” Shares What His Life Was Like Behind Bars

Damien Echols opens up about his life before being accused of the murder of three young boys. Why did he react the way he did after hearing his death sentence? And find out how solitary confinement nearly destroyed him mentally and physically.

Now Playing Were the “West Memphis 3” Targeted Unjustly Because of Their Beliefs?
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Were the “West Memphis 3” Targeted Unjustly Because of Their Beliefs?

Damien Echols tells us why he believes he was targeted as a prime suspect in the murder of three young boys, and explains why he had to overcome his anger. Find out how he made the most out of his time while on death row.

Now Playing A Death Row Love Story: Damien Echols of the “West Memphis 3” and His Wife Share Their Story
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A Death Row Love Story: Damien Echols of the “West Memphis 3” and His Wife Share Their Story

Damien Echols and his wife, Lorri Davis, discuss his wrongful imprisonment. Davis shares what led to her involvement in Echols’ case, and the extent she went to help him get justice. How did celebrities play a role in his quest for freedom?

Now Playing Lorri Davis Married Damien Echols While He Was Still on Death Row — But It Took Her Years to Tell Her Family the Truth
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Lorri Davis Married Damien Echols While He Was Still on Death Row — But It Took Her Years to Tell Her Family the Truth

Damien Echols’ wife, Lorri Davis, didn’t tell her family she married a man on death row for four years. Why did she find it necessary to keep it from them? Plus, Echols talks honestly about how hard it was to recover from life in prison.

Now Playing Damien Echols Opens Up About Spending 18 Years on Death Row for a Crime He Says He Did Not Commit
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Damien Echols Opens Up About Spending 18 Years on Death Row for a Crime He Says He Did Not Commit

Damien Echols describes the trauma he endured behind bars awaiting execution, and the post-traumatic stress he’s dealt with since his release. Find out why Echols still hasn’t been exonerated by the state of Arkansas, though he is now a free man.

Now Playing Hear Why Damien Echols Says There Will Never Be Justice In the “West Memphis 3” Case
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Hear Why Damien Echols Says There Will Never Be Justice In the “West Memphis 3” Case

A pivotal figure in Damien Echols story, former FBI profiler John Douglas shares a few words about his character and innocence. How did Douglas manage to restore some of Echols’ faith in the judicial system after all the trauma he experienced?

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If You Witnessed A Crime, Would You Walk Away or Put Your Own Life in Jeopardy?

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One of the survivors of the “Cleveland Kidnapper,” Amanda Berry, tells us the story of her rescue by Charles Ramsey — and reveals that two strangers walked away from her cries for help before he came to her aid.

Now Playing True Crime: Former “West Memphis 3” Inmate Speaks Out on Life After Death Row
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True Crime: Former “West Memphis 3” Inmate Speaks Out on Life After Death Row

His story has been compared to a real-life witch hunt: Damien Echols was sentenced to die after being convicted, along with two others, of killing three young boys. He was set free after 18 years and today he shares his story.

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Life After Death Row — Former “West Memphis 3” Inmate Speaks Out
Originally aired on 6/27/2019

In 1994, the “West Memphis 3” — Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin — were tried and convicted as teenagers for the ‘satanic’ murder of three young boys. What about this case so captivated the nation?

Guests: Damien Echols , Lorri Davis , Mara Schiavocampo , Charles Ramsey , Jason McDaniel

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