Facing Death: A Conversation with Keith LaMar
Keith LaMar has spent more than 30 years on death row for crimes he says he did not commit. With his execution date set for January 13, 2027, and his final legal options dwindling, Keith speaks candidly about betrayal by his own attorneys, the indifference of the courts, and why he believes the public may be his last chance at justice. But this is also a conversation about lifeâabout what it means to hold onto your humanity, to love, and to create, even in a place designed to strip all of that away. Referenced: The Cross of Redemption by James BaldwinY ou can find photos of Keith on our Instagram â @truercrimepodâ Find the complete list of action items, sources, and resources for our Keith LaMar coverage in the show notes at â truercrimepodcast.comâ . Keep up with us through our â Truer Crime Substack Newsletterâ . Follow @truercrimepod on â â â Instagramâ â â and â â â Xâ â â . Follow me @celisiastanton on â â â Instagramâ â â and â â â TikTokâ â â . Sign up for my weekly Substack newsletter, â â â Sincerely, Celisiaâ â â . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Keith LaMar has spent more than 30 years on death row for crimes he says he did not commit. With his execution date set for January 13, 2027, and his final legal options dwindling, Keith speaks candidly about betrayal by his own attorneys, the indifference of the courts, and why he believes the public may be his last chance at justice. But this is also a conversation about lifeâabout what it means to hold onto your humanity, to love, and to create, even in a place designed to strip all of that a...