Retaliation: How a 13-Year-Old Boy Became a Police Target | Heroes For A Semester

Heroes For A Semester This documentary follows a team of law students and attorneys at the Center on Wrongful Convictions as they fight to overturn the 46-year sentence of Marcus Wiggins. Marcus was convicted of a 1998 murder, but the evidence suggests a much darker reality: a campaign of police retaliation. At just 13 years old, Marcus was tortured with electric shocks by officers under the command of the infamous John Burge. After his family successfully sued the city, Marcus found himself framed for murder by the very same detectives involved in his childhood trauma. Key Highlights: -The Alibi: Marcus was at home watching TV with his sister and a baby when the police broke down the door. -Missing Evidence: The police destroyed Marcus’s car a key piece of evidence that didn't match the witness descriptions while the case was still pending. -The Recantations: Discover how key witnesses were pressured by "dirt detectives" to give false testimony. -The Breakthrough: A long-lost witness reveals a shocking secret about how the police rigged the lineup. 00:00 - Introduction: The Reality of Wrongful Convictions 05:00 - The Case of Marcus Wiggins 08:10 - Understanding the Client: Who is Marcus? 18:27 - Investigating the Crime Scene 24:14 - The Broken Alibi 27:28 - The Mystery of the Destroyed Car 40:32 - A Major Breakthrough: Kelly Stokes Recants 46:14 - The Dark History of Police Torture 1:08:32 - Finding Cedric Farley 1:12:53 - Justice and New Hope #WrongfulConviction #MarcusWiggins #JohnBurge #JusticeReform #TrueCrimeDocumentary Welcome to Bingeworthy Documentaries! Bringing you thought-provoking and immersive full-length documentaries on a diverse array of subjects and for free. From captivating human-interest stories to eye-opening medical docs, compelling political narratives to powerful explorations of social injustices, we delve deep into the issues that matter. Our presenter-led and character-driven investigative series offer a unique perspective, shedding light on untold stories and uncovering hidden truths. Subscribe to our channel, and join us on this journey of knowledge, empathy, and understanding as we strive to inform, inspire, and ignite meaningful conversations.