FRAMED: An Investigative Story

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A true crime podcast that seeks to go beyond the narrative and discover the truth. Both sides have facts, which picture comes into focus depends on how those facts are Framed.

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How facts, stories, or evidence appear in a criminal case can alter the perception of truth. Whether the intent is to deceive or show the truth, evidence can change everything. Each episode of Framed: An Investigative Story looks at a new case and how evidence's presentation affects the verdict.

Each episode highlights the compromises and exceptions made in the pursuit of justice. Sometimes, it's an accident. Other times, there's malicious intent. The podcast examines many angles to uncover bias and corruption in criminal cases.

Hosts Aaron and Justin give their honest and raw thoughts on each case. After extensive research, they dive in with unscripted episodes and organic dialogue. Discussions follow the breadcrumbs to heinous crimes and the ideas they spark. Raw, honest, and eye-opening, Framed: An Investigative Story makes listeners question everything. How does the justice system handle corrupt investigations? Hosts learn the narrative that accompanies evidence, and how it can change everything. Listeners visit interrogation rooms and hear exclusive interviews. Framed is a potent new take on true crime podcasts.

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Framed - Season One - Official Trailer

Framed - Season One - Official Trailer

One unsolved crime has divided a community for more than a decade. This season on Framed we will go beyond the narratives and try to answer the question of what happened one fateful night in 2002. Framed premiers on August 21st, 2018.Music by Sergey CheremisinovListen ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2

1 - Wat Promkunaram

1 - Wat Promkunaram

The deadliest mass shooting in Arizona's history occurred on August 10th, 1991. Nine victims were executed in the Wat Promkunaram Buddhist Temple, located in Waddell, Arizona. Twenty-one shots were fired in total. The gunmen didn’t miss once. By the time the bodies were discovered they were cold to the touch. The shooters had long since fled the scene, leaving, as it seemed, without a trace. As news of the slayings spread, temple members gathered outside the crime scene, anxious to know the answer to one question. Why? Why did they have to kill them?Music for Season Two was created by The Captain (TrueCrimeGarage)Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 - The Tucson Four

2 - The Tucson Four

A tip came in on the hotline that promised to bust this case wide open. In three days time, the task force had five suspects in custody... but each suspect had a different story to tell. In a case where everything depends on what people say, how do you decide who you're going to believe?Music for Season Two was created by The Captain (TrueCrimeGarage)Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On October 23, 1991, the task force received some good news. The crime lab had identified the murder weapon. It was a Marlin twenty-two-caliber long rifle. The owner of the weapon was brought in for questioning.Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"It wasn't me! It must have been the guy I loaned my rifle to..." A new suspect enters the interrogation room.Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 - No Witnesses

5 - No Witnesses

"It's time to give it up. I want you to start telling me what happened on August 9th, what your involvement was, and who all was there at the Temple. Let's just get this out and get it over with."Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 - After Midnight

6 - After Midnight

On this episode we’re going to focus on those individuals who fall somewhere between witnesses and suspects; a group often referred to by law enforcement as “persons-of-interest.”Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 - House on the Hill

7 - House on the Hill

On this episode of Framed, we’re going to focus on our material fact witnesses. The girlfriends, and ex-girlfriends. The close confidants, the classmates, the acquaintances, and the rivals.Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The task force interviewed every single person that spent time with their three juvenile suspects. Literally hundreds of inmates were interviewed and, by our count, at least forty of them provided relevant information to the task force. We aren’t going to go over every single statement from every single snitch, but we will go through enough of them to help you see the bigger picture.Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The rules that govern what evidence is admissible and what is inadmissible can be complicated. Often times our common sense understanding of what a relevant fact is doesn’t line up with what the law allows jurors to hear. The gap between the two views can be vast. In this case, the evidence the jury used to reach their verdict was remarkably different than the evidence we’ve covered so far. On this episode of Framed, we’re going to explore why.Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 - Where There’s Smoke – Part 1

10 - Where There’s Smoke – Part 1

The Framed Team has assembled the pieces to this jigsaw puzzle in a way that no one ever has, to reveal a picture no one’s ever seen. To the question, what exactly happened inside the Wat Promkunaram temple on a warm summer night in 1991… we have an answer, and we think we can prove it.Binge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 - Where There’s Smoke – Part 2

11 - Where There’s Smoke – Part 2

The Framed Team has assembled the pieces to this jigsaw puzzle in a way that no one ever has, to reveal a picture no one’s ever seen. To the question, what exactly happened inside the Wat Promkunaram temple on a warm summer night in 1991… we have an answer, and we think we can prove itBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 - Addendum - Missing Pieces

12 - Addendum - Missing Pieces

In season two of Framed, we attempted to piece together exactly what happened in the Buddhist Temple Massacre at Wat Promkunaram. The end result of our research efforts produced, what we hope, is the clearest picture of what happened to the nine victims of Arizona’s deadliest mass shooting. In spite of our efforts, there were still a few questions we were unable to answer in Season 2. So, the Framed Team kept digging, looking for those missing puzzle pieces. And, what we found has the potential to change the narrative that surrounds this case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 1

1 - Brian Carrick

1 - Brian Carrick

On December 20th of 2002, Brian Carrick disappeared, leaving nothing behind but a pool of blood and a trail of clues to follow. Two theories have divided the once close-knit community of Johnsburg, Illinois. Fifteen years later, people are still asking… Who killed Brian Carrick?Music by: Sergey ChermisinovFollow Framed on twitter: @FramedPodBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve met our suspects. It’s time to understand their motives. Who had reason to harm Brian Carrick?Music by Sergey CheremisinovFollow Framed on twitter: @FramedPodBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 - Southeast Corner

3 - Southeast Corner

A frightened witness comes forward with information, but is the information reliable? What happened that night in the southeast corner of Val’s Foods?Music by Sergey CheremisinovFollow Framed on twitter: @FramedPodBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 - Fifteen Minutes

4 - Fifteen Minutes

Brian Carrick walks into Val's Foods and never leaves again. Who sees him? Brian’s coworkers tell us where they were and what they saw during the last fifteen minutes of Brian’s life.Music by: Sergey CheremisinovFollow Framed on twitter: @FramedPodBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 - Drugs, Money, & Blood

5 - Drugs, Money, & Blood

A suspect on the run. A police chase like none other ends along a partially frozen creek. On the suspect, the police find drugs, money, and blood.Music by: Sergey CheremisinovFollow Framed on twitter: @FramedPodBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 - Four Felons

6 - Four Felons

It was an accident. Things got out of hand. That was the testimony of four felons looking for deals...Music by: Sergey CheremisinovFollow Framed on twitter: @FramedPodBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two small town detectives with personal ties to the people involved were assigned to this case. One knew the victim’s family and was working tirelessly to solve this mystery. The other…Music by: Sergey CheremisinovFollow Framed on twitter: @FramedPodBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A tale of deceit, double-dealing, and manipulation. “Criminals flock together. They don’t ordinarily commit their crimes in broad daylight.” – Patrick KenneallyMusic by: Sergey CheremisinovFollow Framed on twitter: @FramedPodBinge ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/framedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.