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Clemency has been granted - Shawn Robert Johnson
For many men and women incarcerated across the United States, once all legal options for release have been exhausted, there is often one last avenue to hope for: clemency.
Clemency in most states is at the discretion of a single person – the governor. This is not to be confused with presidential pardons, as the president can only grant clemency in federal cases, while state-level clemency sits with state governors. Governors hold an incredible power: the ability to effectively give someone their life back, someone who might otherwise be condemned to die behind bars.
Of course, like most things, it’s never guaranteed. The exact number of clemencies granted isn’t clear, but it’s fair to say that, compared to the number of people incarcerated, the figure is extremely small. For a fortunate few, though, that mercy does come.
Today I speak with one of those people. A man whose story we covered some time ago.
Shawn Robert Johnson was staring down a minimum of more than 60 years in prison before he would even be eligible for parole. Instead, this Christmas he will be going home to his family after just shy of 20 years behind bars.
Today we catch up to talk about how it happened – and what his plans are for life on the outside.
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One Minute Remaining - Trailer
01:20||Season 1, Ep. 0Hi, my names Jack Laurence, a radio host of fourteen years and a lover of crime podcasts, In fact I love them so much that I’ve quit my job to make one.So what’s this podcast all about? In this series I’ll be interviewing many inmates who are all serving lengthy sentences for some pretty serious crimes. From arson to attempted murder and even murder itself and everything in between. Some who say they are innocent of the crimes they have been convicted of and others who say their convictions don't match the crimes. Now I'm not here to convince you of their innocence or their guilt I’m simply here to let them tell their stories. So what’s different about this? Well with most crime podcasts you sit there I talk at you, tell you a story and interview people and we move on. However, I want YOU to get involved, now I know in the past listening to crime podcasts I sit their and think, but wait you missed this important comment or what about this person or that? unanswered questions that I wish the host had asked or explored. That’s where you come in. I’m in regular contact with all of the inmates I chat with so while listening to these stories and interviews if you think I’ve missed something, maybe an avenue I haven’t explored or something I went too soft or you just have a general question you want answered then tell me and we’ll do it! This is your podcast, this is your chance to join me in the investigation. So if you have a question or a comment then jump on social media or email me all the details are in the show notes and I will pose your questions to the inmates. So lets do it!EMAIL: mashedpumpkinprod@gmail.comTIKTOK: @JKONTHERADIOInstagram: @JKONTHERADIO
1. The murdered lottery winner - Dorice Moore Part 1
27:30||Season 1, Ep. 1Welcome to episode one of 'One minute remaining' - Today we start the story of Dorice Moore and Abraham Lee Shakespeare, a story that has layer after layer but that is nothing short of mind blowing.I first contacted Dorice more than four years ago after reading about her story and we've been chatting on and off ever since. Dorice was charged and convicted for the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespear more than twelve years ago, a crime that she has always maintained she is innocent of. Dorice has done a number of interviews over the years with different journalists and programs but from what I've seen and heard she's never really been given the opportunity to tell her side of the story without prejudice from the interviewer.I am not here to prove her innocent or guilty I am simply here to allow her to tell her side of the story, a story that has fascinated and confused me the more I have delved into it.This is the first of many chats I will have with Dorice during this season as we not only hear the story from her side but also follow her journey as she fights to clear her name,For more on her story and to fins out how you can help her you can visit www.doricemoore.comJoin the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you and get bonus content, all the links are here
2. Important Update - It has Arrived
06:48||Season 1, Ep. 2An update for the Dorice Moore and Abraham Lee Shakespeare story.So in the last couple of days something has arrived, something I have been waiting for, for months! Something I was worried may not actually exist but it does and I now have it.This is a very important piece of the puzzle of the Dorice Moore and Abraham Lee Shakespeare story and something that you will hear very soon.Join the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here For more on the Dorice Moore story and if you would like to support her you can do so here: www.doricemoore.com
3. The murdered lottery winner - Dorice Moore Part 2
33:51||Season 1, Ep. 3Welcome to part two of my chat with Dorice Moore. The lady convicted of the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare, a crime she has always maintained she is innocent of.I first contacted Dorice more than four years ago after reading about her story and we've been chatting on and off ever since. Dorice was charged and convicted for the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare more than twelve years ago, a crime that she has always maintained she is innocent of. Dorice has done a number of interviews over the years with different journalists and programs but from what I've seen and heard she's never really been given the opportunity to tell her side of the story without prejudice from the interviewer.I am not here to prove her innocent or guilty I am simply here to allow her to tell her side of the story, a story that has fascinated and confused me the more I have delved into it.This is the second of many chats I will have with Dorice during this season as we not only hear the story from her side but also follow her journey as she fights to clear her name,For more on her story and to fins out how you can help her you can visit www.doricemoore.comJoin the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here For more on the Dorice Moore story and if you would like to support her you can do so here: www.doricemoore.com
4. The murdered lottery winner - Dorice Moore Part 3
31:40||Season 1, Ep. 4Welcome to part three of my chat with Dorice Moore. The lady convicted of the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare, a crime she has always maintained she is innocent of.I first contacted Dorice more than four years ago after reading about her story and we've been chatting on and off ever since. Dorice was charged and convicted for the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare more than twelve years ago, a crime that she has always maintained she is innocent of. Dorice has done a number of interviews over the years with different journalists and programs but from what I've seen and heard she's never really been given the opportunity to tell her side of the story without prejudice from the interviewer.I am not here to prove her innocent or guilty I am simply here to allow her to tell her side of the story, a story that has fascinated and confused me the more I have delved into it.This is the third of many chats I will have with Dorice during this season as we not only hear the story from her side but also follow her journey as she fights to clear her name,For more on her story and to fins out how you can help her you can visit www.doricemoore.comJoin the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here
5. The murdered lottery winner - Dorice Moore Part 4
40:10||Season 1, Ep. 5Welcome to part four and the final part, for now, of my chat with Dorice Moore. The lady convicted of the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare, a crime she has always maintained she is innocent of.I first contacted Dorice more than four years ago after reading about her story and we've been chatting on and off ever since. Dorice was charged and convicted for the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare more than twelve years ago, a crime that she has always maintained she is innocent of. Dorice has done a number of interviews over the years with different journalists and programs but from what I've seen and heard she's never really been given the opportunity to tell her side of the story without prejudice from the interviewer.I am not here to prove her innocent or guilty I am simply here to allow her to tell her side of the story, a story that has fascinated and confused me the more I have delved into it.This is the fourth and final chat for now that I will have with Dorice during this season as we not only hear the story from her side but also follow her journey as she fights to clear her name,For more on her story and to fins out how you can help her you can visit www.doricemoore.comJoin the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here For more on the Dorice Moore story and if you would like to support her you can do so here: www.doricemoore.com
6. What The Attorney Thinks - Dorice Moore Part 5
24:56||Season 1, Ep. 6Welcome to part five of the Dorice Moore and Abraham Lee Shakespeare story.In todays episode we answer a listener question in regards to Dorice's case as well as sit down and chat with Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard, Partner at Leonard Trial Lawyers LLC. With well over a decade of trial experience in the U.S we are extremely grateful to have someone of Michael's caliber join us to discuss this complex case.Dorice was charged and convicted for the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare more than twelve years ago, a crime that she has always maintained she is innocent of. Dorice has done a number of interviews over the years with different journalists and programs but from what I've seen and heard she's never really been given the opportunity to tell her side of the story without prejudice from the interviewer.I am not here to prove her innocent or guilty I am simply here to allow her to tell her side of the story, a story that has fascinated and confused me the more I have delved into it.This is the final wrap up of many chats I have had with Dorice. However we will continue to check in with Dorice during this season as we not only hear the story from her side but also follow her journey as she fights to clear her name.For more on her story and to fins out how you can help her you can visit www.doricemoore.comJoin the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here For more on the Dorice Moore story and if you would like to support her you can do so here: www.doricemoore.com
1. Charged with attempted murder, twice - Kimberly Boone Part 1
30:37||Season 2, Ep. 1Welcome back to One Minute Remaining.Today is part one of my chat with Kimberly Boone. Kim was as she puts it a 'normal suburban mum' raising two boys and married to a man she says was her best friend, a man she never argued with. A series of events would lead to the eventual arrest of Kim for pre meditated attempted murder, after a shooting at her home in the early hours of one morning, Kim says she accidently shot her husband thinking he was an intruder.After supplying police with a statement she was instantly arrested and charged with his attempted murder. While in jail awaiting her trial she would be charged with arson and pre meditated attempted murder for a house fire that occurred four months prior to the shooting.Kim has always maintained she is innocent of these crimes and has been fighting for 14 years to clear her name. As always I am not here to try and prove her innocent or guilty, juts give her the opportunity to tell her story, a story I'm sure you will agree is quite incredible.Join the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here
2. Charged with attempted murder, twice - Kimberly Boone Part 2
28:25||Season 2, Ep. 2Welcome back to One Minute Remaining.Today is part two of my chat with Kimberly Boone. Kim was as she puts it was a 'normal suburban mum' raising two boys and married to a man she says was her best friend, a man she never argued with. A series of events would lead to the eventual arrest of Kim for pre meditated attempted murder, after a shooting at her home in the early hours one morning, Kim says she accidently shot her husband thinking he was an intruder.After supplying police with a statement she was instantly arrested and charged with his attempted murder. While in jail awaiting her trial she would be charged with another count of pre meditated attempted murder against her husband and arson for a house fire that occurred four months prior to the shooting.Kim has always maintained she is innocent of these crimes and has been fighting for 14 years to clear her name. As always I am not here to try and prove her innocent or guilty, juts give her the opportunity to tell her story, a story I'm sure you will agree is quite incredible.Join the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here