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Colin Miller
@evidenceprof.bsky.social
Professor @UofSCLaw; Blog Editor, EvidenceProf Blog; Co-Host, @Undisclosedpod
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Tactics tied to false confessions used in Karen Boes’ murder case, Jim Trainum says: www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...
Tactics tied to false confessions used in Karen Boes’ murder case, defense witness says
Karen Boes, 69, convicted of first-degree murder in 2002 death of daughter, Robin, 14, in a fire at their Zeeland home, says she falsely confessed to the killing after lengthy interrogation.
www.mlive.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM
My topic for this week's new Undisclosed Unfiltered is a new law review essay that argues for elimination of the "affliuenza" defense: audioboom.com/posts/886026...
Undisclosed: Unfiltered 2.12.2026
February 12, 2026 - This week we provide a quick update on the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, then we get into the implications of the Epstein files, the controversial affluenza defense, and wrap up dis...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"How Her Fight to Free the Innocent Shaped This Attorney’s Murder Mystery Novel": innocenceproject.org/news/how-her...
How Her Fight to Free the Innocent Shaped This Attorney's Murder Mystery Novel
In her new novel "The Midnight Taxi", Innocence Project attorney Yosha Gunasekera challenges readers to look at the criminal legal system in a different way.
innocenceproject.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Reposted by Colin Miller
I enjoyed this debut mystery so much. Big congrats, Yosha! Check out my book review, www.cindyfazzi.com/blog/this-co...
#bookreview #mystery
February 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I'm the faculty advisor for the new @sc.edu Undergraduate Law Journal, and we're currently seeking Staff Writers, Staff Editors, Lead Editors. If you're an @sc.edu undergrad interested in the law/law school, you can apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 11, 2026 at 3:21 AM
"The Midnight Taxi," the debut murder mystery by @innocenceproject.bsky.social attorney Yosha Gunasekera which we covered on this week's Undisclosed, is now available: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801318...
The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera: 9798217187539 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
When the last fare of the night turns up dead in her backseat, a Sri Lankan American taxi driver works off the clock to clear her name in this mystery novel by debut author Yosha Gunasekera. Siriwath...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Podcast On 2007 Murder Led To New Evidence Emerging In Case— Now DA Says Andrew Hayes Was Wrongfully Convicted: www.forbes.com/sites/forbes...
Podcast On 2007 Murder Led To New Evidence Emerging In Case— Now DA Says Man Wrongfully Convicted
Stephanie Tinsley joined “Forbes True Crime” to talk about what she found in her investigation for her podcast, “Everything They Missed.”
www.forbes.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
In today's new Undisclosed, we talk to @innocence attorney & debut author Yosha Gunasekera about her terrific murder mystery, "The Midnight Taxi": audioboom.com/posts/885871...
TJ Weekly - Yosha Gunasekera
February 9, 2026 - Rabia and Colin welcome Yosha Gunasekara, an attorney and author, to discuss her debut novel, 'The Midnight Taxi.' The conversation explores various themes including the cha...
audioboom.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Baked some sourdough for Superbowl Sunday with turmeric & ginger. The turmeric gave it a fun yellow sheen & a punchy, peppery flavor:
February 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
New evidence suggests last man executed in Halifax was wrongfully convicted: www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
New evidence suggests last man executed in Halifax was wrongfully convicted: lawyer
A discussion at the Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law in Halifax Thursday night focused on the last man executed in the city.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 PM
My topic for this week's new Undisclosed Unfiltered is whether a driver touching a cellphone attached to the car's windshield is reasonable suspicion, by itself, to justify pulling them over: audioboom.com/posts/885722...
Undisclosed: Unfiltered 2.5.2026
February 5, 2026 - Colin, Rabia, and Mital discuss a Supreme Court case on reasonable suspicion in law enforcement, the potential kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, and the recent charges against journalist...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Great Undisclosed news! The Circuit Court has ordered the State to respond all four allegations by Amanda Lewis in her Motion for Post-Conviction Relief: www.evidenceprofblog.com/2026/02/circ...
February 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Judge gives state more time in death row inmate Robert Roberson’s bid for a new trial: www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/...
Judge gives state more time in death row inmate Robert Roberson’s bid for a new trial
A judge has given the state extra time to respond in Robert Roberson’s death‑row case, as his attorneys push for a new trial based on disputed medical evidence. His legal team argues the delay highlig...
www.cbsnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Horrible news: "Maryland law change is making it harder to get compensation for wrongful convictions": www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
Maryland law change is making it harder to get compensation for wrongful convictions
A provision included in one of the budget bills in 2025 requires counties to now pay half of any compensation — even though state’s attorneys are independent elected officials.
www.thebanner.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
In this week's new Undisclosed, we talk with Dr. Amanda Lewis about the wrongful conviction of Carmen Woods: audioboom.com/posts/885560...
TJ Weekly - The Case of Carmen Woods
February 2, 2026 - Dr. Amanda Lewis of Georgetown University joins us to discuss the wrongful conviction of Carmen Woods.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Today's blog post: Supreme Court of Maryland Finds No Reasonable Suspicion to Stop Vehicle Based on Driver Touching or Manipulating a Cell Phone: www.evidenceprofblog.com/2026/02/supr...
a woman sitting in a car looking at her cell phone
ALT: a woman sitting in a car looking at her cell phone
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Florida Senate Bill 1202 looks like a solid bill reforming critical aspects of how eyewitness identifications are done & recorded. If you live in the Sunshine State, I recommend letting your rep know that you support it: flsenate.gov/Session/Bill...
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Allen Porter's double murder conviction tossed after 33 years in prison: gothamist.com/news/queens-...
Queens man's double murder conviction tossed after 33 years in prison
"The amount of evidence that was withheld is nothing short of substantial and even alarming," a judge said.
gothamist.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Had a great time interviewing @innocenceproject.bsky.social attorney Yosha Gunasekera about her debut murder mystery, "The Midnight Taxi" for Undisclosed. The episode will air February 9th, and the book will debut the next day:
January 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Today's blog post: Supreme Court of Colorado Rejects Involuntary Intoxication Defense For Defendant Who Claimed His Criminal Behavior Was Caused by “Something Unknown” in a Joint He Smoked: www.evidenceprofblog.com/2026/01/supr...
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Reposted by Colin Miller
In New Hampshire, law enforcement interrogations are not legally required to be recorded, leaving innocent people more vulnerable to wrongful convictions based on false confessions.

Help the @newenglandinnocence.org change that: https://bit.ly/3ZJvKgZ
Help Protect the Innocent in New Hampshire - Innocence Project
In New Hampshire, recording interrogations provides a safeguard against wrongful convictions. Sign this petition to support passing HB 1236.
bit.ly
January 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM
In this week's new Undisclosed Unfiltered, I use the new movie "Mercy" to explore the controversial practice of using of algorithms in bail decisions: audioboom.com/posts/885399...
Undisclosed: Unfiltered 1.29.2026
January 29, 2026 - Colin, Mital and Rabia discuss the rights individuals have during encounters with ICE, delve into a controversial case raising questions about vigilante justice, and then shift to a...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Today's blog post: Sixth Circuit Finds Case Agent’s Unfounded Testimony That Defendant & Co-Conspirator “May Even Have Been Lovers” Had No Place at Trial, But Didn’t Warrant Reversal: www.evidenceprofblog.com/2026/01/sixt...
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Great story on the shocking wrongful conviction of Antonio Porter⬇️
January 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I'm going to be the faculty advisor for the new @sc.edu Undergraduate Law Review. The students will be holding interest meetings on February 4th and 17th. Details below. Any @sc.edu undergrads interested in the law/law school are welcome!
January 28, 2026 at 11:03 PM