Justice versus Conscience

My cousin was Michael Morton’s lawyer. I am so proud that there are people like him out there who fight for the rights of the wrongly convicted.

It’s scary how the Prosecutors and Polices abuse their power. All they want to do is “win”. Great analysis Dr Grande!!

Dont murder your wife: Life in jail Frame a man for murder: 5 days

I feel so sorry for him.. Why do people always have a set expectation of how others should react emotionally when they have never been in that situation?

Mr. Morton was interviewed by CNN and asked if he was bitter. He said, “Holding onto bitterness is like drinking poison and hoping someone else feels the effects.” Very mature. The prison in Texas where he was held had no A/C. You couldn’t get a good night’s sleep from all raucous noise that never ceased. He deserved every dime of his settlement. And the good ‘ol boy network always gets off scot free.

Norwood IS a monster. That poor little baby said a monster killed his mom. That’s horrifying.

Just a reminder, I’m not diagnosing anybody in this video; only speculating what could be happening in a miscarriage of justice like this.

I have heard of many cases of wrongly convicted people over the years and it shocks me to the core………it also makes you wonder just how many innocent people are still behind bars with no hope of proving their innocence ever.

Man tells his wife she’s too overweight, then complains about his lack of ‘poonany’ go figure that one!

Wow… Juries may determine the verdict; however, that does not mean they are accurate. This was a fascinating case with a superlative analysis. Thanks for this.

Lesson: always ask yourself this question: If my spouse is found dead tomorrow, would this note that I’m about to write, or this text I’m about to send, put me in the slammer? When you’re with friends and family, ask yourself: should I be fighting in front of these people? Because if my spouse is found dead tomorrow, this could be used against me. I know this is simplistic, and I didn’t word it very well, but you know what I mean. Remember the phrase can and will be used against you. Will be used against you. Not might be used against you.

If the neighbor of Chris Watts would have been there, this man would have avoided jail.

Dr. Grande – this analysis was unmatched, one of your best works, in my opinion. This case is undoubtedly fascinating. Although wrong convictions are very sad, I enjoy learning more about them. Thank you kindly.️

‘Talked to the police without an attorney’ There’s the problem right there

I feel so bad for the child, he’s been subjected to a horrific life. Life threatening illness, losing your mother and growing up thinking your father killed her.

Recently I watch this man on a AGT show who spent a considerable length of time in jail for a crime he never commuted. He won, by the way. It is sad when this things happen. Thank God for DNA testings, and for the honest people that remain in our courts.

Dr. Grande, can you look at the case of the former American Airlines pilot Kit Martin who was accused of killing 3 neighbors. He was married to his 2nd wife who was a bigamist. Kit Martin was convicted a month ago. The prosecutors’ evidence was shaky at best in my view. Would love to hear your analysis.

This case is one of those that make me think I’d rather have a bench trial than a trial by jury.

The prosecutor got off so light. It must take a strong person to not be consumed by bitterness after being cheated so unjustly

It should not be easy to overturn convictions, but it should not be this hard.

Watching these videos I’ve noticed Dr Grande is particularly sensitive to the suffering of children. His voice and expression frequently reflect that. I’m glad Morton connected back with his son. That’s a great development.

On one hand if i truly loved my wife and she died in a bed, i’d want to sleep in that bed too, just to feel closer to her. I can see where it would be sick if he was guilty, but where it is very sweet if he is not. Reasonable doubt for sure.

The outcome could have well had the same ending, but never ever talk to the police without an attorney present. You are digging your own grave if you do.

Another interesting take on an otherwise disturbing and sad case. Suggest you analyze the case of the unsolved murders of Barry and Honey Sherman in Canada. Thank you

Only $2,000,000 for 24 years in jail? He would have made more than that had he been free to work.

You make an excellent point about being wrongly imprisoned. If you look at anyone who has been, it usually takes years correct and the damage of being in prison to one’s life, in terms of relationships, physical and mental welfare is immeasurable.

My worst nightmare is being falsely accused. Once when I was in High School, Some adults in my mother’s apartment building invited my boyfriend and I to a party. We went and left right away because there were no other kids there. The next day the neighbor called my mother and asked to speak to me. Her camera was missing and she wanted to know if we stole it? I felt guilty and acted guilty. Thank god she found the camera in her closet. Because how could we ever have proven our innocence?

Good morning Dr Grande. Great analysis. What the police did was a travesty and unethical. I hope the father and son can try to have trust and love. Thank you Dr Grande.

This case has a lot in common with that of the recently convicted Kit Martin in Kentucky. Martin was married to a malignant narcissist who vowed to destroy him, and she has. Martin was falsely convicted of killing three individuals. Prosecutors lied to the jury and the malignant narcissist skated by as an alternative culprit due to the impunity granted to her by many governmental agencies that could have and should have detected her criminal intent.

Great presentation/narration of the ‘facts’ of this travesty. Yet, only 2 million does not equal wrongful justice…! What a mess….!

What better way to make a woman feel sexy than complaining about her weight gain? Seriously, this demonstrates the dangers of saying “If you’re innocent you have nothing to hide.” However, I disagree with the idea that if someone in prison maintains their innocence their case should be investigated. This is what appeals are for. Also, a large number of people in prison for a serious crime claim that they are innocent. If this practice were put into place, 100% of those in prison for a serious crime would claim innocence. This is a faulty argument arrived at because there have been a few cases of wrongful conviction set against the vast, overwhelming number of cases when a defendant is rightfully found guilty. I agree that the prosecutors and police should have received far harsher sentences for what they did. Holding police and prosecutors to a far higher standard would be a better way to reduce the numbers or false convictions, as opposed to re-investigating everyone’s case because they claim innocence.

The Curtis Flowers case would be a great one to see Dr Grande cover, an investigative podcast actually helped get him released!

Hardest working man in mental health YouTube! Get it Dr. Grande! Nice video

Another carefully crafted analysis Dr. Grande! I respectfully suggest you take a fun vacation when you hit 800K instead of filming something for all of us. Your hard work is appreciated.

Thank you, Dr. Grande. These cases are outrageous. And that juries can be so blind and easily swayed by prosecutors is indeed scary.

I’m glad to see that the cacti are all settled and happy on this wonderful summer Monday. Great video again today, I wasn’t not familiar with this case. Makes me appreciate how lucky I am in life. Thx Dr for this video, great analysis as usual.

Dr. Grande: Can you do John Gotti? He’s idolized by a lot of people in light of being a power-hungry mob boss. It would be interesting g to know why that is and what your professional take is on his personality profile. Pretty sure it’s some combination of malignant narcissism, antisocial and psychopathy. Thank you.

This case illustrates what I’ve always suspected: reasonable doubt means almost nothing, because different people have different ideas about it. 2. Trials are performances. 3. If you’re innocent, you have to act the part. 4. You’re guilty, unless proven guilty because juries always believe the cops. After all, why would they accuse you if you’re innocent? So the thinking goes..

Wonderful discussion on a horrible case of injustice. Glad Michael got out of prison, I am sure it affected his life over the 24 yrs and beyond. Thanks Dr. G.

This case had a huge, nearly unrivaled impact on Texas law. Following the passage of the Morton Act defense counsel now has extreme powers in criminal procedure as it relates to discovery. This goes beyond what a prosecutor must disclose according to Brady. Hardly any criminal proceeding goes on in which defense counsel does not file a Morton motion. The legal ramifications of this case cannot be understated and I think it is one example of the “system” actually working in the long run and improving itself. Great video as always, thank you for taking so much time to give a level headed, reasonable analysis of the facts of each case you feature. Its truly appreciated.

Thank you SOOOOO much for making this video. So important to show how wrong investigators screw up, intentionally or not. This is so damn sad the dad lost so many of the best years of his life.

Great job Dr Grande! Hopefully this could help people open people’s eyes to the possibly of innocence of the accused.

I think your podcast is going to be amazing! I heard part of this audio only before I could watch and you have such a soothing voice. Very precise and easy to follow. Again, much thanks for your hard work, Dr G.

Man, what an awful story. When I was a kid I remember watching 20/20 and Dateline and being scared that one day I’d be falsely accused of a murder. The idea is terrifying, the system is so powerful and can be impossible to go up against if they’re convinced of your guilt.

In the Michael Morton story, he had an experience in prison that convinced him about the existence of God

Do not talk to the police. Period. Don’t let them give you the old “well, if you’ve got nothing to hide…” routine. Even if you’re not under arrest but feel you are a person of interest to them, do not talk to the police, ask if you’re free to leave and if they say “yes”, just leave. If you are under arrest, do not say anything, ask for an attorney, do not let them cajole or bait you into a conversation. The police are not your friends in a situation like this, their only intent is to close a case and arrest someone. Do not talk to the police.

The community wanted to believe the police because they wanted to feel safe-that’s poignant. I think that’s the heart of a lot of scapegoating and victim blaming-they want to believe the victim did something wrong and identify it, so they can tell themselves they would be safe if they were in a similar situation because they would know better/act different. Love the video like always Dr Grande

I can’t even begin to know how Morton felt/feels. Thanks for shedding light on how a jury can behave when they put all their faith into evidence given and manipulated by crooked police.

Could you do Trevor Reznik from the movie machinist?

Great job Dr Grande. This is a very interesting case. One that I knew nothing about. I am a true crime collector of books. Yay another one to read I hope. If there isn’t one, then your excellent research will do. Thank you as always.

Nice job Dr. Grande. I really appreciate your summation. My husband has spent 50 in the criminal justice system as a defense attorney and 12 of those as the District Attorney. He is very critical of the police and their know-it-all attitude. Well really their attitude in general. At issue here is police over confidence in their ability to ferret out if a suspect is lying or not. As you said not everyone emotes when faced with tragedy, especially men. I’ve seen men pinch the bridge of their nose to make themselves stop crying; not once but many times. A lot of men don’t want to cry in front of other people. Sometimes women don’t want to cry in from of others. Does this mean they’re all killers? Well, of course not. Police need to use actual evidence and eye witness testimony, not hunches when following leads. It breaks my heart every time I hear about another case like this. I wonder if Michael Morton tried to sue the prosecutor in civil court?

Never ceases to amaze me how foolish law enforcement can be when they get stuck on a certain suspect. It’s like they put blinders on. It’s disgusting the amount of life this man lost. All for his wife being murdered. Everyone deals with things differently. Just bc someone is t crying doesn’t mean they’re not upset. Morons.