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 didnât commit. In his own words, Donald shares his background, his arrival in Joplin, Missouri, and the events that led to his arrest and wrongful conviction for the murder of J.D. Masters. This episode covers Donaldâs early life, his relationship with John Katura and Angie Kirk-Head, and the pivotal moments leading up to Katuraâs plea bargainâthe moment that changed everything.What Youâll Hear in This Episode:Donaldâs childhood, travels, and how he ended up in MissouriHow Donald met John Katura and Angie Kirk-HeadThe circumstances leading to the discovery of J.D. Mastersâ bodyThe shifting stories and threats that set the stage for Donaldâs arrestThe beginning of a nightmare: Donaldâs arrest and the buildup to Katuraâs plea bargainDonaldâs reflections on being targeted and his first experiences inside the justice systemKey Resources & Links:Review the evidence and case files: wrongfullyconvicted-seekingexoneration.comLearn more about justice reform and wrongful convictions: wickedlyjudged.comContact Wickedly Judged: wickedlyjudged@gmail.com | (513) 393-7452How You Can Help:Share this episode and Donaldâs storyâawareness is the first step to changeVisit Donaldâs website to review the evidence and support his fight for exonerationContact Missouri officials and demand a review of Donaldâs caseFollow Wickedly Judged for more stories, updates, and ways to join the movement for justice reformSpecial Thanks: Thank you to our sponsor, Veteran Alliance, and to JP Verse of Versefire Records for providing the music for this episode.Remember: Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay hopeful. Because nobody deserves to be wickedly judged.
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 didnât commit. In his own words, Donald shares his background, his arrival in Joplin, Missouri, and the events that led to his arrest and wrongful conviction for the murder of J.D. Masters. This episode covers Donaldâs early life, his relationship with John Katura and Angie Kirk-Head, and the pivotal moments leading up to Katuraâs plea bargainâthe...