Podcast
Crying Wolf
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Crying Wolf is a gripping true crime podcast that follows the story of Lee Harris, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to 90 years in prison after a coerced confession. In prison, he formed a deep bond with fellow inmate Robert, who vowed to clear Lee's name. After two decades of relentless effort, exposing corrupt detectives, prison informants, and with the help of a determined defense attorney, Robert succeeded. In 2023, Lee walked free—only to die suddenly a few months later.
This podcast delves into the chilling legacy of Detective Richard Zuley, notorious for extracting false confessions, and the deep-seated corruption that plagues Chicago’s justice system. With Lee gone, Robert is determined to continue the fight, exposing the city’s dark history and pursuing justice for the wrongfully convicted. Join us as we unravel a story of friendship, betrayal, and the quest for redemption.
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Episodes
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The Case Against Anthony Garrett (Bonus Episode 2)
Dec 2400:45:53Tap to summarizeBefore Cabrini-Green became a symbol—a talking point for politicians, a shorthand for urban decay—it was a place people loved, survived, and claimed as their own. As Anthony’s family recounts the toll of three lost decades, Jennifer builds a bold new legal strategy that connects his case to the shadow of the war on terror. And for the first time, the possibility of freedom feels within reach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Case Against Anthony Garrett (Bonus Episode 1)
Dec 2400:37:35Tap to summarizeThe murder of seven-year-old Dantrell Davis ignited a panic that swept through Chicago and straight into Cabrini-Green. Within days, police had their suspect, their motive, and their confession—no matter how fragile. Years later, standing on the empty ground where the high-rises once stood, a different story begins to emerge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 10: Gone Fishing
Dec 1700:37:08Tap to summarizeFollowing the Thanksgiving that no-one will ever forget, Robert and Jennifer have important decisions to make about how to carry on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 9: Live Your Best Life
Dec 1000:25:37Tap to summarizeThe day that everyone has been dreaming of is finally here, but the path to justice is not quite how they had imagined it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 8: The Detective
Dec 300:31:16Tap to summarizeRichard Zuley was the lead detective in the Dana Feitler case, the man who Lee gave all of his 22 ‘statements’ to. He was famed for his knack of getting confessions from Chicago, to Guantanamo Bay. But who was he really? Jennifer goes deeper and deeper down rabbit holes until she hits gold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 7: Good Fortune
Nov 2600:25:34Tap to summarizeRobert catches a break with an investigative reporter who is amazed when she goes to visit his farm and Jennifer finally gets to the bottom of why the Chicago Police department had chosen the snitch in Lee’s case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 6: The Dog Walker
Nov 1900:28:59Tap to summarizeIn 1989, one woman's testimony was unquestionably believed by police and helped seal Lee's fate. With fresh eyes, Team 'Free Lee' begins to wonder what exactly she saw that night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 5: The Alternate Suspect
Nov 1200:30:54Tap to summarizeA bloody sweatshirt and a questionable alibi were ignored by Chicago police in the Feitler case in 1989. How? And could modern forensics finally help point toward Lee's innocence?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 4: The Snitch
Nov 500:34:17Tap to summarizeShocking revelations about Lee's 'confession' blow his 1990s trial wide open—and point to darker secrets buried deep in the Chicago Police Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 3: A Whole New World
Oct 2900:29:05Tap to summarizeBurned by the system, Rob and Lee turn to an attorney with a legendary prison reputation. When Robert plays detective, he uncovers what everyone else missed, a document that could turn Lee’s case around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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