Snow Files

We’re thrilled to share that Jamie Snow’s case will be featured on ABC’s Nightline

on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

This powerful national broadcast will shine a spotlight on the injustice that’s kept Jamie in prison for nearly 25 years — a conviction based on recanted informant testimony, inconsistent eyewitness accounts, and no physical evidence.

Jamie Snow’s wrongful conviction will be featured on ABC’s Nightline — Tuesday, June 3. The segment features powerful voices calling for justice:

Jamie Snow, speaking out from prison in his own words

John Grisham, author & justice advocate

Jason Flom, Wrongful Conviction podcast

Marty Tankleff, exoneree, attorney & co creator of Making an Exonoree at Georgetown

Marc Howard, Georgetown professor & co creator of Making an Exonoree at Georgetown

Karl Leonard, Jamie’s attorney, Exoneration Project

Nicole & Jessica Snow, Jamie’s daughters

Now, with a Leave to Appeal for DNA testing pending before the Illinois Supreme Court, this Nightline feature comes at a critical moment.

Please tune in — and continue sharing Jamie’s story. The more people know, the harder it becomes to ignore.

Airs Tuesday, June 3rd on:

ABC NewsLive PRIME with Lindsey Davis @6 CST/7 EST

Nightline @11:35 CST/12:35 EST

Watch with us live via Zoom @5:30 CST/6:30 EST

Learn more at FreeJamieSnow.com

Together, we’re making noise — and demanding truth.

Thank you for standing with Jamie.

– The Snow Crew

Thank you to our good friends Karen Brookins (BringBrookinsHome.com) and Jennifer Lopez for their assistance in making this happen! We love you both so much!

Donate to Jamie's Road to Freedom Billboard here!

Making an Exoneree Resources...

• Making an Exoneree (MaE) website
• MaE @ Georgetown University
• MaE Documentaries on YouTube
• John Brookins website
• John Brookins MaE documentary
• Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative
• Marty Tankleff interview on Justice Impacted with Kristine Bunch podcast

Making an Exoneree Founder Websites...

• Marty Howard's website
• Marty Tankleff website

LEARN about John Brookins fight for freedom...

• BringBrookinsHome.com
• Making an Exoneree Documentary
• Unjust and Unsolved with Maggie Freleng, Episode 11

SUPPORT John Brookins fight for freedom...

• Sign John's petition

Donations to aid in John Brookins legal and investigative expenses are as follows:

• Cash App: $justice4johnny
• PayPal: paypal.me/freejohnny526
• Any Wells Fargo bank, funds can be received under: “John Brookins Fund”
• JPAY Donations: John Brookins - PA DOC -BW7444, SCI Phoenix

It's always a great Saturday afternoon when we get to spend it with supporters. We've missed you so much! In this Snow & Tell Zoom discussion, Jamie gave an update on where he is on going through the 8000 documents, we talk about about last week's episode about Bo, and Barton McNeil's cousin Chris Ross joined in to give us an update on last week's hearing. We appreciate all of you more than you know. And don't forget, Peace and Justice for Jamie Snow think it, say it, write it every single day!

Links to more info about Barton McNeil's case:

• FreeBart.org
• Free Bart on Facebook
• Suspect Convictions Podcast

Music:

Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers

Snowfiles most recently released an episode on January 27, 2022. Just days later, Cohost Tam’s son passed an untimely, sudden death. The team took three months off to grieve and support…but also to investigate. 28 year old Bo died while in police custody for a seat belt violation. He had a medical history and the outcome was devastating, but something was off. Tam’s investigative spirit was ignited, and she dug into her son’s case immediately. This episode presents all the evidence that was gathered during a mother’s quest for the truth. Snowfiles will return to normal broadcasts presenting the wrongful conviction of Jamie Snow, on May 18, 2022.

A few updates:

Jamie recently received the 8000 documents in Stateville, and is still reviewing them. He has a status hearing on May 9th at 1:30 via Zoom. We don't expect much activity because the documents are still under review, but if you'd like to attend, please private message either me, Lesley or Bruce, and we will give you the information to log in.

You may be familiar with the Barton McNeil case - also in McLean County, and also prosecuted by Charles Reynard and Teena Griffin for the murder of his 3 year old daughter. Bart has a big hearing in McLean County scheduled on May 12 at 1pm - so if you're in the local area, please attend! It's at the McLean County courthouse at 1:30, and it would be amazing if we could pack the courthouse! We will be covering that case in the upcoming season, and you can learn more about the Barton McNeil case at: freebart.org

We miss you! We have a Snow & Tell Zoom scheduled TENTIVELY for Saturday May 14th at 4:30pm EST, and we'd love for you to join us to catch up, discuss case events, and talk about both Jamie and Bart's recent hearings. We may even be able to twist someone's arm from Bart's support camp to give us the lowdown on the hearing.

Jamie really enjoyed participating in this great ZOOM discussion Saturday afternoon with family and supporters. We talked about alternative suspects, Jamie's case updates, 8000 missing documents, and Ray - who will now forever be known as the FOIA sensei. We hope you enjoy our first Snow & Tell Zoom as much as we did and we want to thank everyone for joining us! We appreciate all of you more than you know. And don't forget, Peace and Justice for Jamie Snow think it, say it, write it every single day!

Music:

Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers

Join co-hosts Lesley, Tam and Ray as they discuss the alternative suspect, Maurice Johnson in depth. We go really deep in this discussion! And you can also meet our new Intern, Melinda! So exciting!

In 1992, just 11 months after the murder of young Clark Gas Station attendant Bill Little, Kroger Station attendant Derek Brooks was shot in the chest during an armed robbery gone wrong, just 2.6 miles away. Like with Bill, the robber attempted to kill him with two shots to the chest, but the gun jammed. A petty sum of cash was stolen and the assailant fled in a maroon colored coupe, with a female get away driver. After being apprehended that same night, and identified with matching footprints and fingerprints, Maurice Johnson admitted to the crime, was charged with attempted murder and armed robbery, apologized to the victim, and was sentenced to twenty five years in prison. The same officers, detectives, and crime scene technicians worked both cases, and were key trial witnesses against Jamie Snow. They received a tip that Maurice Johnson admitted to the Clark Station robbery and murder. However, we cannot find any documents to suggest Maurice Johnson was ever investigated for Bill Little’s murder.

Music:

• Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers
• The Stakeout: Christoffer Moe Ditlevson

Support Documents

• Kroger Case File
• Quik N EZ Case File

1979 Pontiac Bonneville Pics

• http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790372-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpg
• http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790374-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpg
• http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790376-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpg

Newspaper Articles/Maps:

• http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/maurice-newspaper-articles-maps.pdf

In 1992, just 11 months after the murder of young Clark Gas Station attendant Bill Little, Kroger Station attendant Derek Brooks was shot in the chest during an armed robbery gone wrong, just 2.6 miles away. Like with Bill, the robber attempted to kill him with two shots to the chest, but the gun jammed. A petty sum of cash was stolen and the assailant fled in a maroon colored coupe, with a female get away driver. After being apprehended that same night, and identified with matching footprints and fingerprints, Maurice Johnson admitted to the crime, was charged with attempted murder and armed robbery, apologized to the victim, and was sentenced to twenty five years in prison. The same officers, detectives, and crime scene technicians worked both cases, and were key trial witnesses against Jamie Snow. They received a tip that Maurice Johnson admitted to the Clark Station robbery and murder. However, we cannot find any documents to suggest Maurice Johnson was ever investigated for Bill Little’s murder.

Music:

• Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers
• The Stakeout: Christoffer Moe Ditlevson

Support Documents

• Kroger Case File
• Quik N EZ Case File

1979 Pontiac Bonneville Pics

• http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790372-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpg
• http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790374-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpg
• http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790376-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpg

Newspaper Articles/Maps:

• http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/maurice-newspaper-articles-maps.pdf

It's all about the encore! Message from Jamie Snow and all of us at Snow Files Podcast! Thank you SO MUCH for your support - you are truly an amazing group!

Music: credits:

Auld Lang Syne - One Man Quartet

Jamie was blown away by his Christmas present this year. Six musicians from 6 completely different genres were commissioned to write, compose, and record a song about Jamie. The only information they received was information about Jamie and his case, and they were asked to write a song about whatever aspect or view point resonated with them - whether it was from Jamie's point of view, a supporter's point of view, his family - anything goes. And man, did they really step up to the plate! I can't begin to tell you how wonderful these artists were to work with on this project. They were so in tune, pardon the pun, with Jamie's plight, and our efforts to overturn his wrongful conviction. They were filled with hope for his release, and that has everything to do with you. I have no doubt they garnered material from his support network because the lyrics speak for themselves. Thank you for that. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! You can see pictures of the artists who are not anonymous and read the lyrics on the episode page on SnowFiles.net. All of them are simply amazing. So - for best listening, slap on your headphones - and don't forget to let us know what you think! Lyrics and links to the individual MP3's in the show notes.

Lyrics: Snowman (acoustic, soulful)

by Anonymous

[verse 1]

Locked up

It get colder every year

And for what

How the hell did we end up here?

No evidence.. no lessons learnt

No trial to clear a name

Are we just playing a game

In a world full of shame

And as the snow began to fall

I could hear the angels calling

[chorus]

you see truth will always win

You’ll be home once again

Oh the winter snow

Will always show there’s hope

And it's like gold. And time will tell

So hold on, your pain is felt

There won’t be no rest

We’ll do our best

To get you home, where you belong

Once again.

[verse 2]

22 long years

Far too many tears

It’s hard to imagine the pain

You feel each day

And stay, and wait and

Up, up all night

It soon will be, be your time to

To relinquish this pain

And hold your name

As a symbol of hope and

As the snow begins to fall

I can hear the angels calling

[chorus]

[bridge]

Locked up, for nothing

Justice is coming

I said locked up, right here, for nothing

Justice, it's here, it's coming

[chorus]

http://docs.snowfiles.net/jamie-songs/Snowman-Final-Acoustic.mp3

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Lyrics: Justice Shine (pop/country/ukulele)

by Kel

I see a snowman outside

that’s what they call me inside

of this awful place

I did no mistake

it’s so hard to breathe

without family

although they’re with me

with their hearts baby

[chorus]

Yes I know

that I’ll hear something good

it will happen this time

Now is the time

And I know that I have you

now is the time

now is the time

bright oh justice shine!

And deep down I know

I am not alone

though it’s 22

that i’ve been without you

I’ll freeze my hands someday

cause i’ll finally

feel the snowman’s frost

with my fingertips

[chorus]

I need your strength

yes i feel that you are with me

what is next?

i want to be free

Yes I know

that I’ll hear something good

it will happen this time

Now is the time

And I know

that I have you

now is the time

now is the time

bright oh justice

bright oh justice shine!

http://docs.snowfiles.net/jamie-songs/Justice-Shine-Final-ukelele.mp3

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Lyrics: Pray for Snow (Rap)

by Anonymous

Pray for snow

Pray for snow

Pray for snow

Pray for snow

They sayin he did it

he's sayin he didn't

before you pass judgement

let me tell you the story behind the sentence

Of a dear friend

serving life without parole

It could be one of many

but this time the name is Jamie Snow

Locked up for a murder in a place

that he didn't even go to

sitting in a cage on year 22

for a crime that happened Easter Sunday 91

then 10 years later prosecutors sayin Jamie was the one, with the gun

but when they lined 'em up

eyewitnesses never said number 6 was the one

informants got bills and if not they were threatened

most likely to be killed

and to make matters worse

Jamie's court appointed attorney went to prison

dealing with his own addiction

like the first officer on the scene

who also went to prison

no murder weapon is listed

and they been fighting the DNA testing

The case is finally getting traction

Will you help us?

We're talking about a life

So we gotta be now or never

We gotta keep that pressure on

cause we can never let up

Send the documents and the letters

Something's wrong I hope you get the picture

You got the wrong man in the middle

and that's the facts, we not talking riddles

Just trying to make it home before another Christmas

Pray for snow

Pray for snow

Pray for snow

Pray for snow

http://docs.snowfiles.net/jamie-songs/Pray-4-Snow-Final.mp3

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Lyrics: It's not Right Lyrics (Punk)

by Anonymous

This can't be my legacy (shout out)

Just waiting for that call (shout out)

I need some good news (shout out)

I need some good news (shout out)

It doesn't feel any good

No matter how I try to prove

You know you've got the wrong guy

[chorus]

It's not right

I won't quit the fight

I got a life that's out there for me

Let me get back at what I used to be

You know it wasn't me

You fought to hide the proof

But now I see the truth

Still won't test DNA

[chorus]

It's not right

I won't quit the fight

I got a life that's out there for me

Let me get back at what I used to be

I saw my kids grow up in pictures

Behind these cold, gray walls

[chorus]

It's not right

I won't quit the fight

I got a life that's out there for me

Let me get back at what I used to be

http://docs.snowfiles.net/jamie-songs/Its-not-Right-Final-punk.mp3

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Lyrics: Free at last

by: Sparoxzy

I'm in chains, in bondage

I'm caged, I'm stuck here

And it's been awhile in here, it's been awhile

but I can't wait to breathe the air of freedom

lying on the grass, gazing at the stars

oh it's been awhile

It might be dark right now

but someday I'll see the light

someday I'll see the light

Ohh oh oh ohhh

It might be dark right now

but someday I'll see the light

someday I'll see the light

and I will scream out loud

I'm free at last

I'm free at last

Free at last

and I will scream out loud

I'm free at last

I'm free at last

Free at last

and I will scream out loud

I'm free at last

I'm free at last

Free at last

and I will scream out loud

I'm free at last

I'm free at last

Free at last, oh oh

I'm in pain

I'm broken and somedays

I feel like I shouldn't wake from my bed

so I pray for better days

and I

I know I'm not alone

I know I'm not alone

And I know that someday I'll be home

It might be dark right now

but someday I'll see the light

someday I'll see the light

It might be dark right now

but someday I'll see the light

someday I'll see the light

and I will scream out loud

I'm free at last

I'm free at last

Free at last

and I will scream out loud

I'm free at last

I'm free at last

Free at last

and I will scream out loud

I'm free at last

I'm free at last

Free at last

and I will scream out loud

I'm free at last

I'm free at last

Free at last

Oh oh ohhh

I'll be free at last

I'll be free at last

I can't wait to be free

Free, free at last

http://docs.snowfiles.net/jamie-songs/Free-at-Last-Final-Reggae.mp3

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Lyrics: Snowman (metal)

by Theodore Rondeau

No matter it's so far

It won't give me back my time

Go, my heart torn apart

For an unfair crime

Snowman Life

Cold as night

Fear of hope

I can't believe noone anymore

I just see my life in picture

It belongs to me...I am sure

Snowman

I can now freeze the fate

I won't let come the hate

Sinless life for a jail

For my innocence you give me hell

My tears on 6 photographies

My pain flies in ashes

ashes

Good call from the justice

What else to say? Fuck the police

Look at me, the mistake you've done

What if it was your son?

your son

I will never be down

I will always hold on

Life without parole sentence

Will bring you repentance

I will never be crowned

For all this past life gone

But I'm still who I am

Nothing more than Snowman

http://docs.snowfiles.net/jamie-songs/Snowman-Final-metal.mp3

Join co-hosts Bruce, Lesley, Tam and Ray as they discuss the "Jeff's" in depth. An extra long episode for you listening pleasure. We also start with Bruce and Ray's thoughts on the Bible Story episode because they were unable to join us on the pop up episode. Lot's of interesting theories and laughs in this one!

In August of 1991, just five months after the murder of young gas station attendant Bill Little, a string of other gas station robberies plagued Bloomington. Jeff Miller and Jeff Durbin colluded to rob gas stations together with a gun, for petty sums of cash. Durbin was the getaway driver, and planned to use doctored cab driver’s log sheets to evade detection. Miller chose an Adam’s Family Halloween mask. Regardless, Miller was identified by people who knew him when he behaved erratically after the last robbery, and the two eventually confessed, being sentenced to 38 years behind bars between the two. These known, convicted, and self-admitted robbers were never seriously investigated for the strikingly similar robbery and murder of Bill Little. Listen to hear how they avoided prosecution for Jamie’s case, and the ominous remarks made by one of them, after coming face to face with Jamie, post conviction.

Music:

Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

• Ghosts Everywhere, Experia

YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music

• Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers
• The Lone Woodlouse - Rachel K. Collier

Support Documents:

Leads

• 11-12-91: Police report, Jeff Miller's wife; 06-15-93; Crime Stoppers tip - Jeff Durbin

Newspaper Articles

• Twin City Man Restarts Effort for Cab License
• Mobile Home Destroyed in Fire
• Mobile Home Fire Probe
• Durbin-Miller Articles