This episode delves into the perplexing story of Sheldon Johnson, a man who appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast as a success story of rehabilitation. Johnson shared his life struggles, from a tough childhood in Harlem to his time in prison and his advocacy for prison reform. However, weeks later, he was implicated in the brutal murder of childhood friend Colin Small, casting doubt on his redemption narrative. Through legal documents, news reports, and true crime analysis, this deep dive explores the complex interplay of systemic failures, personal accountability, and the duality of human nature.

00:00 Introduction to Uneasy Stories

00:21 Sheldon Johnson's Early Life

00:26 The Joe Rogan Interview

00:44 A Troubled Past

01:31 The Dark Turn

01:51 The Crime Scene

02:42 Reconciling Two Versions of Sheldon Johnson

03:23 Dark Turns and Systemic Issues

04:09 The Puzzle of Justice and Redemption

05:20 Contradictions and Human Nature

06:20 The Weight of the Past

07:07 Rehabilitation and Its Limits

07:50 Final Thoughts: Crime, Punishment, and Forgiveness

About Crime Time Inc.

Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.

This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.

Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.

Two crime worlds. One podcast.

New episodes released regularly throughout the season.

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