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Rachael Geiser pulls back the curtain on her 26-year career as a criminal defense investigator, working on America's most notorious trials including the West Memphis Three and Lester Street cases.

• Explains the role of a criminal defense investigator who works with attorneys on first-degree murder cases
• Details how investigations have evolved with body cameras becoming standard equipment for police around 2018
• Describes her educational journey through Rhodes College and University of Memphis before entering criminal defense
• Shares how she worked on Damien Echols' case from 2005 until his release and continues to assist when needed
• Discusses her long-held opposition to the death penalty and commitment to preventing wrongful convictions
• Emphasizes that criminal defense investigation is a profession requiring specialized skills developed over time
• Explains how telling stories from her career can help others navigate the criminal justice system
• Previews future episodes that will explore her experiences with high-profile cases in more detail

Join us next time as Rachael shares her introduction to the West Memphis Three case and the extraordinary journey that led to Damien Echols' release.

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