Wickedly Judged
True Crime & Paranormal
About
What if the system meant to protect us is the one that fails us the most? Wickedly Judged is a true crime podcast exposing wrongful convictions, broken justice, and the people whose lives are forever changed by the system. Hosted by Rebecca, the show dives deep into real cases and the human stories behind them — the families, the loved ones, and the empty seats that are never forgotten. Inspired by her husband’s wrongful conviction, Rebecca brings truth, heart, and fearless advocacy to every episode. This is more than a podcast — it’s a mission, a voice for the unheard, and a fight for justice reform.
Episodes
- Why I Went Silent-Building Something Bigger
This episode of Wickedly Judged details the reasons for the podcast's silence, including the host's personal efforts in legal advocacy and safety concerns. It announces the launch of the Wickedly Judged Justice Activation Project (WJJAP) a…
- Wickedly Judged: “No Cash Bail” & Bail Reform Interview with Ken W. Good
In this episode of Wickedly Judged, host Rebecca talks with Texas bail attorney Ken W. Good about "no cash bail" and bail reform. They discuss the purpose of bail, the objectives of reform efforts, and why accountability and practical resu…
- Thanksgiving Without Them: Standing with Families of the Wrongfully Convicted
This episode of Wickedly Judged pauses case coverage for Thanksgiving. Host Rebecca shares a heartfelt message about the particular pain holidays bring to families of the wrongfully convicted, including her own experience with an empty cha…
- Weaponized Justice: The Case of Joshua Lee Mosher and the System That Failed Him
Wickedly Judged examines the wrongful conviction of Joshua Lee Mosher, detailing how a revenge plot by his ex-wife and a detective's tunnel vision led to a flawed justice system outcome. The episode features his sister and partner discussi…
- Timeline of Injustice: The Case of Joshua Lee Mosher Continued
This episode of Wickedly Judged continues the investigation into Joshua Lee Mosher's wrongful conviction, covering details of his case and featuring the second part of an interview with his sister and girlfriend. They discuss the emotional…
- Timeline of Injustice: The Case Against Joshua Lee Mosher
This episode of Wickedly Judged details the case of Joshua Lee Mosher, who maintains his innocence after conviction. It examines the timeline of his case, legal challenges, and new evidence uncovered by his sister and girlfriend, highlight…
- Due Process: The Foundation of Justice—And How Its Failures Lead to Wrongful Convictions
This episode of Wickedly Judged examines the concept of due process, its constitutional roots, and how violations contribute to wrongful convictions in the American criminal justice system. It includes historical context, case studies like…
- Unraveling Injustice: The Scott Barmore Case and the Cost of Broken Process
This episode of Wickedly Judged examines the case of Scott Barmore, who received a 60-year sentence for charges he denies. It details the denial of an evidentiary hearing and misrepresentation of his academic records, highlighting the impo…
- Scott Barmore Due Process Denied Continued
This episode continues the conversation with Scott Barmore, who maintains his innocence after receiving a life sentence. It explores the challenges of the appeals process from prison, the importance of due process, and the need for justice…
- Scott Barmore Due Process Denied
This episode of Wickedly Judged features an interview with Scott Barmore, who maintains his innocence regarding new robbery allegations for which he received a 60-to-life sentence. Barmore asserts he was convicted without an evidentiary he…
- At the Edge of Conscience: Assassination, Promotions for Injustice, and the Fight to Restore the Constitution
The episode "At the Edge of Conscience" explores the connection between political violence and wrongful convictions, attributing both to dehumanization and disregard for due process. It discusses how incentives can reward injustice in the…
- Framed The 33-Year Nightmare of Donald Simpson Jr.-A Case for Exoneration
This episode details Donald Simpson Jr.’s 33-year fight for exoneration after a wrongful conviction in Missouri. It covers the flawed investigation, coerced witnesses, ignored evidence, and the trial, highlighting issues in the justice sys…
- 101% Innocent: The Untold Story of Donald Rogan Simpson Jr Continued
This episode features the second part of an interview with Donald Rogan Simpson Jr., who has spent over 33 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit. The discussion covers the investigation, his trial, decades of appeals,…
- 101% Innocent: The Untold Story of Donald Rogan Simpson Jr
Donald Rogan Simpson Jr. shares his story of spending over 33 years in prison for a murder conviction he maintains is wrongful. In this episode, he recounts his background, his arrival in Joplin, Missouri, and the events surrounding his ar…
- Custody, Conflict, and Conviction: The Unseen Forces in the Joshua Brazzel Case
This episode of Wickedly Judged examines the Joshua Brazzel case, highlighting how an undisclosed custody dispute and personal motives influenced the legal proceedings, resulting in a conviction despite a lack of direct evidence. The narra…
- When Motive Is Hidden How Revenge Led to Joshua Brazzel’s Conviction Part 2
In the second part of this follow-up episode, Rebecca speaks with three sons of Joshua Brazzel. They discuss the challenges, stigma, and personal struggles of growing up without their father due to his incarceration, and how they found res…
- When Motive Is Hidden: How Revenge Led to Joshua Brazzel’s Conviction
This episode of Wickedly Judged features host Rebecca interviewing Joshua Brazzel about his conviction. The discussion covers alleged police misconduct, lack of evidence, questionable informant testimony, and a potential custody battle mot…
- Behind Wickedly Judged: Rebecca's Story & Johnny's Case
Rebecca, host of Wickedly Judged, shares her personal story and the mission behind the podcast, focusing on the fight for justice in Johnny's case. The episode covers the founding inspiration, Johnny's wrongful conviction, the podcast's in…
- 20 Years Too Long: The Fight for Johnny Watkins
This special episode of Wickedly Judged covers the 20-year wrongful conviction of Johnny Watkins, detailing the case's flaws, systemic issues, and the advocacy efforts by R & R Russell’s Services LLC and Street Groomers. It also provides w…
- All You Need Is Her Word: A Family’s Nightmare Under Michigan Law
Mary Wicker details her husband Doug’s wrongful conviction in Michigan, stemming from a law that permits conviction based only on an accusation. The episode discusses the trial, its impact on the family, and advocates for justice reform.
- Guilty by Hearsay: Doug Wicker's Fight Against a Broken Justice System Continued
This episode features Mary Wicker discussing the ongoing efforts to overturn her husband Doug Wicker's wrongful conviction. Mary shares insights from recent court hearings and discusses the challenges and next steps in their legal battle.
- Guilty by Hearsay: Doug Wicker's Fight Against a Broken Justice System
Mary Wicker shares her personal story of her husband Doug's wrongful conviction and her ongoing fight for justice, highlighting systemic flaws and the resilience of families.
- No Stone Unturned: Why Investigation Drives Our Mission
This episode of Wickedly Judged details the podcast's commitment to thorough investigation, driven by the host's personal experience. It outlines the case vetting process, step-by-step research methods, and the podcast's role in uncovering…
- Uncovering the Truth Tony Viola’s Fight for Justice and Dawn Pasela’s Legacy
This episode concludes the Tony Viola series by detailing his eventual acquittal and the aftermath. It reflects on advocacy, the role of whistleblowers like Dawn Pasela, and the need for justice system reform, highlighting lessons from Vio…
- Tony Viola: Mortgage Fraud Task Force Target or Scapegoat Continued
This episode of Wickedly Judged continues the Tony Viola series, examining his wrongful conviction. It covers withheld evidence, whistleblower Dawn Pasela's actions, Tony's legal battle from prison, and the impact of legal and ethical viol…
- Tony Viola: Mortgage Fraud Task Force Target or Scapegoat
This episode details Tony Viola's alleged mortgage fraud case, covering the charges, multiple trials, and evidence of systemic injustice. It introduces whistleblower Dawn Pasela and discusses the mission of Wickedly Judged to fight for rea…
- Wickedly Judged: Educating for Justice Reform
This episode of Wickedly Judged emphasizes education as the foundation for justice reform. It highlights the high incarceration rate and causes of wrongful convictions in the U.S., detailing how the podcast uses storytelling and social med…
- Markale Lundy Recap: The Fight for Justice
This recap episode of Wickedly Judged revisits the Markale Lundy case, highlighting systemic failures, coerced testimonies, and prosecutorial misconduct that led to his wrongful conviction. It discusses key evidence, the Ohio Innocence Pro…
- Markale Lundy's Fight for Justice: The Federal Motion
This Wickedly Judged episode details Markale Lundy's wrongful conviction, focusing on prosecutorial misconduct, faulty evidence, and the impact of the Ohio Innocence Project's delays. It examines Derick Watson's affidavit as new evidence a…
- Markale Lundy: A Fight for Justice
This episode of Wickedly Judged features Markale Lundy detailing his wrongful conviction in 2014 for aggravated robbery, kidnapping, attempted murder, and aggravated burglary. He discusses the flawed investigation, discredited DNA evidence…
- Wickedly Judged: Advocacy as the Heart of Justice Reform
This episode of Wickedly Judged focuses on advocacy as a core component of justice reform. It explores the meaning and importance of advocacy, its role in driving policy change and empowering communities, and provides real-life examples an…
- The Cost of Injustice: Senrick Wilkerson's Fight for Freedom
This episode examines the broader implications of Senrick Wilkerson's wrongful conviction, focusing on systemic issues, court failures, and the human cost of corruption. It discusses absolute immunity, the impact of the sex offender regist…
- Freedom Stolen: Senrick Wilkerson's Fight for Justice Continued
This episode of Wickedly Judged continues the case of Senrick Wilkerson, focusing on prosecutorial misconduct, absolute immunity, and systemic failures that led to his wrongful conviction and the severe impact of the sex offender registry.…
- Freedom Stolen: Senrick Wilkerson's Fight for Justice
Wickedly Judged delves into the case of Senrick Wilkerson, who was wrongfully convicted due to fabricated charges and prosecutorial misconduct. The episode discusses the failures of the justice system and advocates for reform.
- The Price of Justice: Reform or Retribution
This episode of Wickedly Judged explores the U.S. prison system, discussing its history, the debate between punishment and rehabilitation, the issue of wrongful convictions, and the impact of excessive sentencing contributing to overcrowdi…
- Florida v. Garrett Arrowood: When the System Protects Itself
The Wickedly Judged podcast discusses the Garrett Arrowood case, highlighting prosecutorial misconduct, manipulated evidence, and systemic flaws in the justice system that led to a wrongful conviction. The episode details how evidence was…
- Florida's Broken Justice: The Garrett Arrowood Story Continued
This follow-up episode features Lisa Arrowood providing an update on Garrett Arrowood's post-conviction motions and his ongoing fight for freedom. The discussion covers remaining legal challenges, potential evidence for exoneration, and ad…
- Florida's Broken Justice: The Garrett Arrowood Story
This episode of Wickedly Judged details the legal case of Florida v. Garrett Arrowood, focusing on allegations of corruption, prosecutorial misconduct, and hidden evidence. Lisa Arrowood provides a firsthand account of her husband's wrongf…
- The Mission of Wickedly Judged
Wickedly Judged focuses on exposing wrongful convictions and systemic failures in the justice system. The podcast uses in-depth storytelling and research to highlight flaws and advocate for criminal justice reform, stemming from the founde…
- The Fight for Freedom
This episode of Wickedly Judged features Johnny Watkins’ struggle for justice following a wrongful conviction in Ohio. It details his fight against a flawed legal system, highlighting issues like buried evidence, inadequate legal counsel,…
- The Trial of Johnny Watkins
Wickedly Judged explores the trial of Johnny Watkins, a case marred by inconsistent teenage testimony and a lack of physical evidence leading to a wrongful conviction. The episode delves into unreliable eyewitness accounts, flawed defense…
- The Accusation of Johnny Watkins
This episode introduces the case of Johnny Watkins, an Ohio man convicted of a crime he maintains he did not commit. It details the charges, the evidence presented at trial, and discusses inconsistencies that raise doubts about his convict…
- Trailer
This is the trailer episode for the Wickedly Judged podcast, providing a preview of the topics to be discussed.