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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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