Two years before Sandy is convicted, another patient at the St. Joseph State Hospital is charged and sentenced to life in prison for murder.

The Sandra Hemme Story Ep. 3: Two Years Earlier - The Wrongful Conviction of Melvin Lee Reynolds

Ozarks True Crime is an editaudio Original investigative podcast based on true crime in the mysterious and oft-forgotten region of the Ozarks. Host and writer Anne Roderique-Jones travels to back to her hometown and weaves in a personal narrative as she examines the intricate trail of untold stories. 


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We’re taking a short break and will return as soon as we have a ruling from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing, which is expected this summer.

The Sandra Hemme Story: A Short Hiatus Until Ruling

This week we’re sharing another podcast that deals with similar subjects to this season of Ozarks True Crime, namely wrongful imprisonment and questionable police practices.

Feed Swap: Say Their Name

We’re still waiting for the ruling from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing so this week we’re releasing our interview with Darryl Burton.

BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Interview With Darryl Burton

As we wait for the verdict from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing, we’re releasing a never-before-heard interview with lawyer and professor Sean O’Brien.

BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Interview with Sean O’Brien

As we wait for the verdict from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing, we’re releasing the first-ever podcast interview with the children of Melvin Lee Reynolds: the St. Joseph man who spent four years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

The Sandra Hemme Story Ep. 3: Two Years Earlier - The Wrongful Conviction of Melvin Lee Reynolds

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