Sharon Johnson’s family and friends have spent the last 35 years coping with her brutal murder. But what if that story was based on a lie? The man imprisoned for her murder maintains his innocence. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession.

Introducing Bear Brook Season Two: A True Crime Story

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A chance encounter leads to a surprising discovery that changes the course of Jason Carroll's case.

Bear Brook S2 Ep 8: The Box

How could someone possibly confess to murder if they didn’t do it?

Bear Brook S2 Ep 7: This Side of the Line

Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened.

Bear Brook S2 Ep 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’

A new true crime story is told and when juries hear it, it leads to different results for all three defendants.

Bear Brook S2 Ep 5: Trial in a Trial

One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder.

Introducing Bear Brook Season Two: A True Crime Story

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