Real Life Wrongs

10/04/2023

This week we're examining forensics, which is also our inspiration for the topic of our next season, Forensic Labs.

We speak with UH Law Center Professor and author is Cops in Lab Coats, Sandra Thompson, about everything from the jury's responsibility when hearing experts on the stand to how labs work and which ones are working better than others.

Our featured case is Joyce Hayman, a mother who was wrongfully convicted of giving her toddler son co***ne. Learn along with us about the inner world of forensic science.

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This week we're examining forensics, which is also our inspiration for the topic of our next season, Forensic Labs. We speak with UH Law Center Professor and...

05/04/2023

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Meet Real Life Wrongs Co-Host Kelly Lauzon!

21/03/2023

This week, Real Life Wrongs examines the justice system's use of Jailhouse Informants and their impact on the world of wrongful convictions.

Kelly Lauzon and Kelly Fanson take a closer look at how justice wasn't served for Guy Paul Morin, a Canadian man who was wrongfully convicted of the r**e and murder of his nine-year-old neighbour. At trial, it was the prosecution's decision to call upon the testimony of two of Guy's cellmates, jailhouse informants who were only in it for themselves.

We are so pleased to share our conversation with special guest, Professor of Law, Robert Bloom, a criminal attorney who has served as a defense lawyer and prosecutor.

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This week, Real Life Wrongs examines the justice system's use of Jailhouse Informants and their impact on the world of wrongful convictions.Kelly Lauzon and ...

08/02/2023

Some good feels in the world of policing. Episode 7. Hosts Kelly Fanson and Kelly Lauzon. Prod. Kelly Fanson Editor: Alex Glutch. Promotional materials: Jamie Norrie.

New Episode!

This week, Real Life Wrongs brings you our third installment on policing.

We've examined Police Misconduct through the lens of a wrongful conviction with guest, retired Detective/Sergeant Andrew Mikolajewski, then mistreatment within the force in conversation with Heather Gray, and finally, the human element of wearing the badge. As society dissects the role of policing more than ever, this is an important interview with both a veteran of the force, Sergeant Jason Frye, and 16 year member Constable Theresa Wabason.

Thank you for joining us. Some cases are astonishing, some stories are heartbreaking, and sometimes, it’s good to hear a little good news.

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07/02/2023

Some good feels in the world of policing. Part three in our series on policing and misconduct. Back to our regular scheduled episodes next week.
Have a listen. Please share. Tell your friends. Insight into wrongful convictions and where crime meets the law in ways everyone can understand.

New Episode!

This week, Real Life Wrongs brings you our third installment on policing.

We've examined Police Misconduct through the lens of a wrongful conviction with guest, retired Detective/Sergeant Andrew Mikolajewski, then mistreatment within the force in conversation with Heather Gray, and finally, the human element of wearing the badge. As society dissects the role of policing more than ever, this is an important interview with both a veteran of the force, Sergeant Jason Frye, and 16 year member Constable Theresa Wabason.

Thank you for joining us. Some cases are astonishing, some stories are heartbreaking, and sometimes, it’s good to hear a little good news.

TUNE IN HERE: https://bio.site/reallifewrongs

07/02/2023

New Episode!

This week, Real Life Wrongs brings you our third installment on policing.

We've examined Police Misconduct through the lens of a wrongful conviction with guest, retired Detective/Sergeant Andrew Mikolajewski, then mistreatment within the force in conversation with Heather Gray, and finally, the human element of wearing the badge. As society dissects the role of policing more than ever, this is an important interview with both a veteran of the force, Sergeant Jason Frye, and 16 year member Constable Theresa Wabason.

Thank you for joining us. Some cases are astonishing, some stories are heartbreaking, and sometimes, it’s good to hear a little good news.

TUNE IN HERE: https://bio.site/reallifewrongs

05/02/2023

This is a snip from our next episode.
Policing is such a loaded topic rn and where Part 1 & 2 covered misconduct by the force and on the force, Part 3 allowed us to speak with two of the great ones. Follow and Subscribe to Real Life Wrongs to be notified when this one drops.

04/02/2023

Episode 7 - PART 3: The Human Element

We’re so excited about this episode and this interview with two outstanding players on the force. So we just couldn’t wait to air a sneak peak.

Stay tuned!

16/01/2023

We’re back with a new episode!

This week, RLW returns with Part 2 on POLICING. Misconduct happens outside the force but also within it. This episode's focus leans toward the RCMP. Join hosts Kelly Lauzon (Dept of Law and Legal Studies, Carleton University) and Kelly Fanson (Writer, Producer) as they review cases of past misconduct and address ongoing complaints against the RCMP, including civil litigation on workplace harassment, abuse of authority, and sexual misconduct. Former Corporal of the Regina Police Service, Heather Gray speaks with us about the very dark side of her experience spanning multiple decades on the force. Thank you for joining us.

Trigger warning: mild sexual content & su***de.

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23/12/2022

Remember to count your blessings this holiday season and be grateful to spend time with your loved ones.

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25/11/2022

Want to catch up on our episodes over the weekend? Check out Episode 3 - Don’t Blink, which features our special guest Elizabeth Loftus.

Elizabeth Loftus is an American Psychologist and is an expert on human memory and false memory. She is the author of various books about memory and has worked on hundreds of court cases.

Learn more about Elizabeth Loftus and how human memory affects our justice system.

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08/11/2022

Check out our newest episode of our 3 part series: Look Away (PART 1) on Spotify and YouTube! This first episode in the series covers the role of the police and misconduct leading to wrongful convictions.

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07/11/2022

This week, Real Life Wrongs brings you a three-parter. We're examining Police Misconduct and Policing, first through the lens of wrongful convictions, then first-hand experience of mistreatment within the force, and finally from the perspective of those who wear the badge. This first episode in the series covers the role of the Police, misconduct leading to the wrongful conviction of Thomas Sophonow, and a revealing interview with retired Winnipeg Sergaent, Andrew Mikolajweski. Andrew uncovered the truth and later met with the slain teenager's (Barb Stoppel) real killer and documented it all in his book, Stoppel.

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05/11/2022

Although there is no legal definition for the term “plea deal” in the criminal code, hosts Kelly Lauzon and Kelly Fanson discuss the situations where a plea deal is involved.

Tune in to episode 5 - I’ll Trade You to learn more about plea deals.

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03/11/2022

Check out our recent episode I’ll Trade You on Spotify and YouTube! We go into all the details of Plea Deals (also known as Plea Bargains in the USA.)

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01/11/2022

Have you ever seen the show “Deal or no Deal”? Well, it’s never that fun in court.

Real Life Wrongs examines Plea Deals or Plea Bargains (US). They have been increasing in frequency across the globe over the last few decades and can play a key role in wrongful convictions.

RLW guest, Allison Redlich is an expert in the field and gives great insight into how they work and what to look out for. Our highlight case this week is Maria Shepherd, a Canadian woman who was wrongfully convicted of killing her step daughter.

Check out recent episode 5: I’ll Trade You.

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31/10/2022

Special guest Alison Craig (Criminal Defense Lawyer and partner at Posner Craig Stein) discussing the cost of Mr. Big operations in cases of wrongful conviction.

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27/10/2022

This week, RLW examines the “Canadian Method”, or Mr Big Stings. It’s a meaty episode that includes how a sting goes down, the controversial tactics that concern most justice systems throughout the world, guest expert Alison Craig, Toronto Star journalist Wendy Gillis, and three real life stories. We cover the story of Kyle Unger, a young man wrongfully convicted of the murder of Manitoba teenager, Brigitte Grenier. Alan Dale Smith’s highly controversial Mr Big Op. And we speak with special guest, Alain Olivier who’s wrongful conviction landed him in a Thai prison for seven years. It’s BIG.

Tune in to the rest of the conversation with Alain Olivier.

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25/10/2022

Thank you to our wonderful Real Life Wrongs audience! Here is one of our many great reviews. ⚖️

24/10/2022

Wendy Gillis is an award winning crime and police reporter from The Toronto Star. She’s covered some pretty heavy topics, including the Alan Smith investigation.

Tune in to the rest of the conversation with Wendy.

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23/10/2022

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22/10/2022

To give an expert opinion of what “Mr. Big” is all about, we had the chance to speak with Alison Craig. Alison Craig is a founding partner at Posner Craig Stein. She has successfully conducted hundreds of trials at the provincial and superior court levels. She successfully defended Alan Smith against one of the worst Mr. Big operations in our country.

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