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Snow Files

True Crime

A true-crime podcast told by Jamie Snow from Stateville prison in Illinois. Jamie is serving a life without parole sentence, and tells the story of his wrongful conviction...and how they got away with it.

Location:

United States

Genres:

True Crime

Description:

A true-crime podcast told by Jamie Snow from Stateville prison in Illinois. Jamie is serving a life without parole sentence, and tells the story of his wrongful conviction...and how they got away with it.

Twitter:

@snowfiles

Language:

English

Contact:

9015685425


Episodes

Big Announcement from Jamie Snow

2/13/2023
Thank you to our good friends Karen Brookins (BringBrookinsHome.com) and Jennifer Lopez for their assistance in making this happen! We love you both so much! Donate to Jamie's Road to Freedom Billboard here! Making an Exoneree Resources... Making an Exoneree (MaE) websiteMaE @ Georgetown UniversityMaE Documentaries on YouTubeJohn Brookins websiteJohn Brookins MaE documentaryGeorgetown University Prisons and Justice InitiativeMarty Tankleff interview on Justice Impacted with Kristine Bunch...

Duration:00:10:42

Bonus S3 - Snow & Tell Zoom Discussion 05/14/22

5/20/2022
It's always a great Saturday afternoon when we get to spend it with supporters. We've missed you so much! In this Snow & Tell Zoom discussion, Jamie gave an update on where he is on going through the 8000 documents, we talk about about last week's episode about Bo, and Barton McNeil's cousin Chris Ross joined in to give us an update on last week's hearing. We appreciate all of you more than you know. And don't forget, Peace and Justice for Jamie Snow think it, say it, write it every single...

Duration:00:38:41

Season 3 Bonus - Where'd Ya Go?

5/8/2022
Snowfiles most recently released an episode on January 27, 2022. Just days later, Cohost Tam’s son passed an untimely, sudden death. The team took three months off to grieve and support…but also to investigate. 28 year old Bo died while in police custody for a seat belt violation. He had a medical history and the outcome was devastating, but something was off. Tam’s investigative spirit was ignited, and she dug into her son’s case immediately. This episode presents all the evidence that was...

Duration:01:06:39

S3-Bonus - Snow & Tell Zoom Discussion 01/22/22

1/26/2022
Jamie really enjoyed participating in this great ZOOM discussion Saturday afternoon with family and supporters. We talked about alternative suspects, Jamie's case updates, 8000 missing documents, and Ray - who will now forever be known as the FOIA sensei. We hope you enjoy our first Snow & Tell Zoom as much as we did and we want to thank everyone for joining us! We appreciate all of you more than you know. And don't forget, Peace and Justice for Jamie Snow think it, say it, write it every...

Duration:00:44:33

S3-EP42: Q&A: Sorry, Derek: Maurice Johnson - Alternative Suspects

1/11/2022
Join co-hosts Lesley, Tam and Ray as they discuss the alternative suspect, Maurice Johnson in depth. We go really deep in this discussion! And you can also meet our new Intern, Melinda! So exciting! In 1992, just 11 months after the murder of young Clark Gas Station attendant Bill Little, Kroger Station attendant Derek Brooks was shot in the chest during an armed robbery gone wrong, just 2.6 miles away. Like with Bill, the robber attempted to kill him with two shots to the chest, but the...

Duration:01:07:22

S3-EP43: Sorry, Derek - Maurice Johnson - Alternative Suspects

1/9/2022
In 1992, just 11 months after the murder of young Clark Gas Station attendant Bill Little, Kroger Station attendant Derek Brooks was shot in the chest during an armed robbery gone wrong, just 2.6 miles away. Like with Bill, the robber attempted to kill him with two shots to the chest, but the gun jammed. A petty sum of cash was stolen and the assailant fled in a maroon colored coupe, with a female get away driver. After being apprehended that same night, and identified with matching...

Duration:00:30:03

S3-Bonus - Happy New Year message from Jamie Snow: It's all about the encore!

12/31/2021
It's all about the encore! Message from Jamie Snow and all of us at Snow Files Podcast! Thank you SO MUCH for your support - you are truly an amazing group! Music: credits: Auld Lang Syne - One Man Quartet

Duration:00:05:14

S3-Bonus - Jamie's Songs

12/28/2021
Jamie was blown away by his Christmas present this year. Six musicians from 6 completely different genres were commissioned to write, compose, and record a song about Jamie. The only information they received was information about Jamie and his case, and they were asked to write a song about whatever aspect or view point resonated with them - whether it was from Jamie's point of view, a supporter's point of view, his family - anything goes. And man, did they really step up to the plate! I...

Duration:00:31:49

S3-EP42: Q&A: Big Jeff-Little Jeff: Jeff Durbin and Jeff Miller - Alternative Suspects

12/16/2021
Join co-hosts Bruce, Lesley, Tam and Ray as they discuss the "Jeff's" in depth. An extra long episode for you listening pleasure. We also start with Bruce and Ray's thoughts on the Bible Story episode because they were unable to join us on the pop up episode. Lot's of interesting theories and laughs in this one! In August of 1991, just five months after the murder of young gas station attendant Bill Little, a string of other gas station robberies plagued Bloomington. Jeff Miller and Jeff...

Duration:01:04:52

S3-EP42: Big Jeff-Little Jeff: Jeff Durbin and Jeff Miller - Alternative Suspects

12/2/2021
In August of 1991, just five months after the murder of young gas station attendant Bill Little, a string of other gas station robberies plagued Bloomington. Jeff Miller and Jeff Durbin colluded to rob gas stations together with a gun, for petty sums of cash. Durbin was the getaway driver, and planned to use doctored cab driver’s log sheets to evade detection. Miller chose an Adam’s Family Halloween mask. Regardless, Miller was identified by people who knew him when he behaved erratically...

Duration:00:24:40

S3-EP41: The Bible Story - A Miraculous Twist

11/18/2021
A pop up podcast about a miraculous discovery by one of Jamie's best friends over two decades after the crime . Is it coincidence? Serendipity? We want to know what you think! Music: YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers Sunday Morning Sermon, Duke Herrington

Duration:00:51:48

S3-EP40: Q&A: The Twin Blue Line - Isaac Gaston - Alternative Suspect

11/9/2021
Bruce, Tam and Lesley discuss alternative suspect Isaac "Ike" Gaston. Isaac “Ike” Gaston was a dead ringer for Gutierrez’s composite, and he lived within a mile of the crime. He also had a long criminal history spanning some 40 years which included violence - such as assault, burglary, robbery, and sexual misconduct with a minor. Even while Gaston was awaiting sentencing for another charge in county jail, he assaulted four correctional officers in a vile way. 10 years ago, we only had...

Duration:00:31:57

S3-40: The Twin Blue Line – Isaac Gaston, Alternative Suspect

11/3/2021
Isaac “Ike” Gaston was a dead ringer for Gutierrez’s composite, and he lived within a mile of the crime. He also had a long criminal history spanning some 40 years which included violence - such as assault, burglary, robbery, and sexual misconduct with a minor. Even while Gaston was awaiting sentencing for another charge in county jail, he assaulted four correctional officers in a vile way. 10 years ago, we only had Isaac's picture, and no other information. But thanks to a few social media...

Duration:00:22:42

Snow Files Season 3 - Alternative Suspects

11/1/2021
In this final season of Snow Files, we present alternative suspects, hearings on motions that were not previously discussed, and others who were wrongfully convicted in McLean County by the same state's attorney's office.

Duration:00:01:10

S2-EP39: Q&A Part 2 - It’s Shot Rocket Science

10/22/2021
Join Bruce, Tam and Lesley as they hammer Ray with questions about guns, ballistics testing, and the police reports that have been discovered since trial. Music Credits: Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music Related Documents: Ballistics Examinations: 04-03-91 Preliminary Exam - *Nose portion has unusual appearance 04-17-91 Bullet Exam, Identification/Characteristics 04-30-91 Print Comparison - BB...

Duration:00:38:31

S2-Bonus - Urgent Call for Help - Parole for Lifers Legislation with Joe Dole, Parole Illinois

10/18/2021
This special bonus episode features Joseph Dole and addresses the urgent matter of Illinois legislation seeking parole for anyone who has served at least 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Joe is currently also serving a life without parole sentence in Stateville, and is the co-founder of Parole Illinois. His message outlines the issue in a cohesive way, and also offers way you can help. These urgent bills before the Illinois House - hb 2399 and Senate - SB 2333, if...

Duration:00:21:01

S2-39: Ballistics Part 2 - It’s Shot Rocket Science

10/15/2021
There were only two items that we know for certain left by the killer of Bill Little – and that’s the two bullets recovered from his body. Jamie’s attorneys filed the first ballistics motion over 10 years ago, and yet he’s still fighting for testing. In this episode, we review a case very similar to Jamie’s in which bullets retrieved from a victim were matched to a weapon as early as 1997. We explore the characteristics of bullets used in forensics to identify related ballistic evidence and...

Duration:00:21:46

S2-EP38: The Jamie Snow Case - A String of Thingz with Meme

9/24/2021
Lesley and Tam had a great time discussing Jamie's case with Meme on A String of Thingz! The immediate reaction of telling Jamie's story is always interesting, but especially with the insight of Meme and Ms. Adams! Let us know what you think! We love, love, love these ladies! Visit A String of Thingz https://astringofthingz.podbean.com/ PoPo Report: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Cjuj4KLcok5eQBTiRTm1d Free Barton McNeil: FreeBart.org - Join us October 5th @ 7pm for the viewing and panel...

Duration:01:31:41

S2-EP37: In the Interest of Justice - Motion Granted!

9/18/2021
On September 8, 2021, the Honorable Ramon Escapa, in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit County of McLean County, ruled in favor of Jamie Snow, for the first time in 22 years. Jamie’s lawyers from the Exonoration Project argued fervently, that the contents of 8000 missing discovery documents would weigh heavily upon his proof of innocence, and that by law, his defense is entitled to them. Judge Escapa presented a four prong litmus test to determine if he should grant the motion, including the...

Duration:01:02:06

S2-EP36: Lauren's Kick Ass Response to the State's Response to the Motion for Discovery

9/5/2021
Wow! In five short pages, Jamie Snow's new attorney, Lauren Myerscough-Mueller, lays out every single reason why not only Jamie, but also she - as Jamie's attorney - should get a copy of the discovery. Every legal advocate could learn a thing or two from Lauren's response to the state concerning Jamie's motion for discovery. Remember, neither he, nor she, has EVER seen these documents. She get's it, and as his attorney, she fights for it. You can read her response to the State's response...

Duration:00:51:45