Wickedly Judged
What if the system meant to protect us is the one that fails us the most? Welcome to Wickedly Judged, a true-crime podcast uncovering the flaws, biases, and wrongful convictions hidden within the justice system. Our first season unpacks the case of Johnny Watkins-an ongoing legal battle that reveals the cracks in the foundation of our courts. Through deep investigations, expert interviews, and firsthand accounts, we expose the truth behind wrongful convictions and the fight for justice. Subscribe now and join us as we uncover the real cost of injustice.
Episodes
101% Innocent: The Untold Story of Donald Rogan Simpson Jr
In this powerful first installment, Rebecca sits down with Donald Rogan Simpson Jr., who has spent over 33 years behind bars for a crime he insists he didn’t commit. In his own words, Donald shares his background, his arrival in Joplin, Mis…
Custody, Conflict, and Conviction: The Unseen Forces in the Joshua Brazzel Case
In this powerful solo episode, Rebecca unpacks the full timeline of Joshua Brazzel’s case—revealing how a secret custody dispute and hidden personal motives led to a devastating conviction. This episode is a straightforward, fact-driven nar…
When Motive Is Hidden How Revenge Led to Joshua Brazzel’s Conviction Part 2
In this emotional follow-up episode, Rebecca sits down with three of Joshua Brazzel’s sons to hear firsthand how their lives have been shaped by their father’s incarceration. Growing up in a small town with a well-known last name, they shar…
When Motive Is Hidden: How Revenge Led to Joshua Brazzel’s Conviction
Host: Rebecca, President of Wickedly JudgedEpisode OverviewIn this gripping episode, Rebecca sits down with Joshua Brazzel to uncover the real story behind his conviction—a story of personal vendetta, questionable police tactics, and a just…
Behind Wickedly Judged: Rebecca's Story & Johnny's Case
Host: Rebecca, President of Wickedly JudgedEpisode Overview: In this special episode, Rebecca steps into the interviewee seat to share the deeply personal story behind Wickedly Judged and the ongoing fight for justice in Johnny’s case. List…
20 Years Too Long: The Fight for Johnny Watkins
This special solo episode marks the 20th anniversary of Johnny Watkins’ wrongful conviction. Rebecca takes listeners through the heartbreaking details of Johnny’s case, from the flawed investigation and ignored confession to the years of ap…
All You Need Is Her Word: A Family’s Nightmare Under Michigan Law
In this powerful episode of Wickedly Judged, Rebecca sits down with Mary Wicker to unravel the heartbreaking story of her husband Doug’s wrongful conviction in Michigan. What began as an act of family compassion quickly spiraled into a deva…
Guilty by Hearsay: Doug Wicker's Fight Against a Broken Justice System Continued
Wickedly Judged Podcast – Episode NotesEpisode Title: Update: Mary Wicker on Doug’s Fight for Justice & the June Court DatesRelease Date: July 10, 2025Episode Summary: In this follow-up episode, Rebecca reconnects with Mary Wicker for an in…
Guilty by Hearsay: Doug Wicker's Fight Against a Broken Justice System
Wickedly Judged Podcast – Episode NotesEpisode Title: The Case of Mary Wicker: Seeking Truth and Justice for DougRelease Date: July 3, 2025Episode Summary: In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Mary Wicker to discuss her fight for justice…
No Stone Unturned: Why Investigation Drives Our Mission
In this special episode, Rebecca takes listeners behind the scenes to explore why investigation is at the heart of Wickedly Judged. More than just a true crime podcast, Wickedly Judged is a movement built on rigorous research, fact-checking…
Uncovering the Truth Tony Viola’s Fight for Justice and Dawn Pasela’s Legacy
In the conclusion of the Tony Viola series, Rebecca unpacks the dramatic resolution of Tony’s fight for justice. This episode details Tony’s eventual acquittal, the aftermath for everyone involved, and the lessons learned from his years-lon…
Tony Viola: Mortgage Fraud Task Force Target or Scapegoat Continued
In Part 2 of our Tony Viola series, Rebecca continues the investigation into Tony’s wrongful conviction. This episode focuses on the hidden evidence, the whistleblowers who risked everything, and Tony’s own relentless fight from behind bars…
Tony Viola: Mortgage Fraud Task Force Target or Scapegoat
In Part 1 of our Tony Viola series, Rebecca introduces Tony’s wrongful conviction story. Tony faced three indictments and two trials for alleged mortgage fraud—despite always maintaining his innocence. This episode explores the beginnings o…
Wickedly Judged: Educating for Justice Reform
Episode Description:In this episode of Wickedly Judged, we explore the second pillar of our movement: Educate. Education is the foundation of change—it uncovers the truth, reveals systemic flaws, and inspires reform.We’ll discuss why educat…
Markale Lundy Recap: The Fight for Justice
In this special recap episode of Wickedly Judged, we revisit the powerful and heartbreaking case of Markale Lundy. Markale’s story is a stark reminder of the human cost of a broken justice system—a system that prioritizes convictions over t…
Markale Lundy's Fight for Justice: The Federal Motion
In this second installment of Wickedly Judged, we continue uncovering the heartbreaking case of Markale Lundy, a man sentenced to 22 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. This episode delves deeper into the systemic failures that le…
Markale Lundy: A Fight for Justice
In this episode of Wickedly Judged, we uncover the devastating story of Markale Lundy, a man wrongfully convicted in 2014 of aggravated robbery, kidnapping, attempted murder, and aggravated burglary. Markale was sentenced to 22 years in pri…
Wickedly Judged: Advocacy as the Heart of Justice Reform
In this episode of Wickedly Judged, we’re diving deep into the first of our four pillars: Advocate. Advocacy is the heart of our mission and the first step in creating meaningful change in the fight for justice reform. Join Rebecca, the Pre…
The Cost of Injustice: Senrick Wilkerson's Fight for Freedom
"In the final installment of Senrick Wilkerson’s story, we examine the broader implications of his wrongful conviction and the systemic issues that allow injustices like his to persist. This episode focuses on the human cost of corruption, …
Freedom Stolen: Senrick Wilkerson's Fight for Justice Continued
"In this second installment of Wickedly Judged, we continue exploring the case of Senrick Wilkerson, a man wrongfully convicted due to corruption, misconduct, and systemic failures. This episode delves into the prosecutorial misconduct that…
Freedom Stolen: Senrick Wilkerson's Fight for Justice
"In this episode of Wickedly Judged, we begin our deep dive into the case of Senrick Wilkerson—a man whose life was turned upside down by a justice system riddled with corruption, misconduct, and systemic failures. From fabricated charges t…
The Price of Justice: Reform or Retribution
In this episode of Wickedly Judged, we dive into the complexities of the U.S. prison system and explore the challenges of prison reform. We discuss the history and evolution of prisons, the dangers of private prisons versus state-run facil…
Florida v. Garrett Arrowood: When the System Protects Itself
Today on Wickedly Judge, we recap the shocking case of Garrett Arrowood, a man convicted of murder in Florida despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence. His case highlights deep flaws in the justice system- prosecutorial misconduct, m…
Florida's Broken Justice: The Garrett Arrowood Story Continued
In this follow-up episode, Lisa Arrowood returns to provide an update on Garrett’s post-conviction motions and what lies ahead in his fight for freedom. We discuss the legal hurdles he still faces, the evidence that could lead to his exoner…
Florida's Broken Justice: The Garrett Arrowood Story
In this explosive episode of Wickedly Judged, we unravel the shocking corruption, prosecutorial misconduct, and buried evidence that defined Florida v. Garrett Arrowood. From concealed key evidence to unethical legal maneuvers, this case i…
The Mission of Wickedly Judged
At Wickedly Judged, we are dedicated to exposing the harsh realities of wrongful convictions and the systemic failures that keep innocent people behind bars. Through in-depth storytelling, investigative research, and real-life accounts, we …
The Fight for Freedom
In this episode of Wickedly Judged, we dive into Johnny Watkins' relentless battle for justice. Convicted in Ohio for a crime he maintains he did not commit, Johnny has spent years navigating a flawed legal system that refuses to acknowled…
The Trial of Johnny Watkins
In this episode of Wickedly Judged, we step into the courtroom to examine the trial that led to Johnny Watkins' wrongful conviction. Despite a lack of physical evidence, Johnny was found guilty, largely due to the testimony of three teenag…
The Accusation of Johnny Watkins
Episode 1: The Accusation of Johnny WatkinsDescription:In the premiere episode of Wickedly Judged, we introduce the case of Johnny Watkins- an Ohio man convicted of a crime he insists he didn't commit. We break down the key details of the …
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