Raphael Rowe was convicted in 1990, at the age of 20, for the murder of a man named Peter Hurburgh during a burglary in Surrey, England. Despite maintaining his innocence, Rowe was sentenced to life in prison without parole and spent 12 years behind bars before his conviction was overturned in 2000.
Rowe’s case was highly controversial, as there was no physical evidence linking him to the crime, and the prosecution’s case relied heavily on witness testimony and circumstantial evidence. In 1991, three of the prosecution’s key witnesses recanted their testimony, stating that they had been coerced by police to identify Rowe as the perpetrator.
Rowe and two other men, Michael Davis and Randal Johnson, were eventually granted a retrial in 1999, which resulted in their convictions being overturned. The Court of Appeal ruled that there had been serious flaws in the original trial, including failures to disclose evidence to the defense and the use of unreliable witness testimony.
After his release, Rowe became an investigative journalist and has since worked on several high-profile documentaries, including BBC Panorama’s “The Murder Trial” and “Behind Bars: America’s Toughest Prisons,” which explored issues of wrongful conviction and the criminal justice system.
1 Raphael Rowe Interview / Prison Life / Netflix: Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons
27 sep 2018
Netflix Presenter, Raphael Rowe speaks to the Student Pocket Guide about the 12 years he spent in maximum security prisons for a murder and robberies he did not commit. Raphael describes what it’s like being locked up for 22 hours a day, on his own in a cell with just a bible. He talks about how he mentally coped through the extremely tough 12 years behind bars during his twenties, as an innocent man, until the Court of Appeal quashed his convictions and he was freed in 2000.
In the second half of the interview Raphael tells us about his experiences from his recent Netflix series ‘Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons’. Spending 1 week inside the toughest prisons in Brazil, Ukraine, Papua New guinea and Belize; Raphael meets some of the worlds most deadliest convicts serving life behind bars. He talks about the shocking prison conditions, prison gangs, riots, brutal murders and what it was like meeting Ukraine’s most deadliest serial killer; Serhiy Tkach; a man who’s been convicted of killing 37 women and girls from 1980-2005 and suspected of killing over 100.
Raphael also reveals some very exciting news for fans of the Netflix show, and confirms the third season of ‘Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons’ is coming soon, equally as educational as the first two seasons, with some real bizarre instances and a twist!
2 Wrongfully Imprisoned For Murder | Minutes With | UNILAD
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3 The Man Wrongfully Convicted Of A Murder He Didn’t Commit: Raphael Rowe | E194
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Raphael Rowe is the host of Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons on Netflix, the worldwide-hit show that takes us inside the toughest penitentiaries on the planet. It’s a world he knows well, wrongfully convicted of murder, he spent twelve years in maximum security prisons before he proved his innocence and was released.
Topics:
0:00 Intro
02:02 Early context
09:52 Getting kicked out of school
17:56 Getting kidnapped
19:37 Trying to fit into an environment
25:35 Having a child
32:44 Your relationship with your son now
35:47 The moment your life changed forever
46:55 Were you hopeful?
50:46 The moment you hear the verdict
54:16 This podcast this streamed in prison
59:39 Did you think you were going to spend your whole life in prison?
01:02:33 Seeing people taking their own lives
01:05:40 People being paid to make false statements
01:10:25 Story about a chaplain
01:17:16 The first domino that lead to your release
01:19:43 The moment you found out you were being released
01:26:23 Did they ever say you were innocent?
01:30:33 How much compensation did they give you?
01:32:16 Psychological scars
01:37:48 What have you learnt about the importance of hope
01:41:58 Your foundation
01:48:41 Have you forgiven anyone for what they did to you?
01:52:46 Would you erase those years?
02:01:19 Finding love
02:07:31 The last guest’s question
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5 Wrongly Convicted: ‘Bitterness never leaves you’ – BBC News
6 Retrial by TV: The Rise and Fall of Rough Justice 4/4
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It is almost exactly 30 years since the BBC’s Rough Justice team began investigating miscarriages of justice. The programme can claim to have achieved the overturning of the convictions of 18 people in 13 separate cases, continuing sporadically for over 25 years until it was finally axed in November 2007.
Timeshift looks at the creation of this extraordinary series and reveals what a shock to the system it was. Featuring contributions from many of those involved, it asks how it was that a television programme took it upon itself to question one of the oldest judicial systems in the world.
This documentary is also an opportunity to look at how much television and journalism have changed since Rough Justice was first commissioned. The programme’s makers were hired with an open-ended brief that would be almost impossible to repeat today. It may only be thirty years ago, but this is a glimpse into a bygone era.
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I remember a really striking (and worrying) miscarriage of justice of a Manchester man being convicted of burgulary who served his sentence and, iirc, fought to clear his name once he’d been released. I may have forgotten or mistaken some details so please allow for that.
IIRC, it all started off with something simple such as a road traffic offence where this man was arrested and his finger-prints were taken. While being processed in the police station he was questioned over a house burgulary, the evidence being the police had found his finger-prints on a vase in the burgled home. He couldn’t explain how his prints ended up in a womans home other that it was a mistake or that somehow another mans prints where the same as his.
The police didn’t buy that and this working, family man was charged and found guilty and sent down for 5? yrs. He served his time quietly and was released with max remission and once free fought to clear his name.
The accused occupation was as a market trader & later a store-owner. He sold house-hold nick-nacks, ornaments and anything else he could pick up from the wholesalers and turn a profit on. The lady swore on the bible that she never bought the vase of him, nor visited his stall or store … she also affirmed that she cleaned and dusted often and would certainly have wiped clean her possesions during her housework… for his part he points out how he would normally pick up and handle any potential purchases he had an idea to buy while making his mind up. And if it didn’t suit him he’d put it back on the shelf.
The lesson being there’s nothing to stop YOUR prints and DNA remaining on a shop product you’ve handled and put back on the shelf.
True story.
The key points of Raphael Rowe’s wrongful conviction for 12 years are as follows:
Wrongful Conviction: Raphael Rowe was wrongly convicted and imprisoned for 12 years for a crime he did not commit. He was wrongfully accused and found guilty of a crime that he did not commit.
Lengthy Incarceration: Rowe served a lengthy prison sentence of 12 years for a crime he was innocent of. He endured the hardships and challenges of serving time in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Exoneration: Rowe’s wrongful conviction was eventually overturned, and he was exonerated after new evidence came to light or due to other factors such as DNA evidence, witness recantations, or other legal proceedings.
Injustice and Impact: Rowe’s wrongful conviction had a significant impact on his life, resulting in him losing years of freedom, being separated from his loved ones, and suffering emotional, psychological, and financial hardships. It highlights the injustices and flaws that can occur within the criminal justice system.
Advocacy for Criminal Justice Reform: Rowe’s wrongful conviction has led him to become an advocate for criminal justice reform, raising awareness about wrongful convictions, flaws in the legal system, and the need for reforms to prevent similar miscarriages of justice from occurring in the future.
Compensation and Rehabilitation: In some cases, individuals who are wrongfully convicted may be entitled to compensation for their wrongful incarceration, and may also require rehabilitation and support to reintegrate into society after their release from prison.
Lessons Learned: Rowe’s case underscores the importance of fair and impartial investigations, reliable evidence, and due process in criminal cases to prevent wrongful convictions and the need for ongoing efforts to improve the justice system to minimize the risk of innocent individuals being wrongly incarcerated.
Raphael Rowe is a British journalist and filmmaker who was wrongly convicted for murder in 1990 and spent 12 years in prison before his conviction was quashed in 2000. Some key points about his case include:
Rowe was one of three men who were arrested and convicted for the murder of Peter Hurburgh, a retired army officer, in 1990.
Rowe has always maintained his innocence, and there was no physical evidence linking him to the crime. The prosecution’s case was based largely on eyewitness testimony and circumstantial evidence.
Rowe and his co-defendants were all sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 20 years.
Rowe spent over a decade in prison before his conviction was overturned in 2000, following a campaign by his supporters and the emergence of new evidence.
The new evidence included DNA evidence that suggested Rowe was not present at the scene of the crime, as well as testimony from a witness who said they saw the real killer.
Rowe has since become a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform and has worked as a journalist and filmmaker, including on the documentary series “Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons.” He has also written a book about his experiences called “Notorious.”
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Raphael Rowe is a British journalist, television presenter, and author, best known for his work as a reporter and presenter on BBC television programs such as “Panorama” and “The One Show.” He is also the author of the memoir and autobiography ‘Notorious,’ which was published in 2020. Some key points from the book include:
Rowe was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1990 and spent 12 years in prison, including time on death row, before being exonerated and released in 2000.
During his time in prison, Rowe became a journalist, writing articles for various publications and reporting on the conditions inside the prison system.
Rowe’s experience in prison led him to become an advocate for criminal justice reform and he has campaigned for changes to the justice system, particularly in relation to the treatment of prisoners.
After his release, Rowe began working as a journalist and presenter, eventually joining the BBC where he worked on a number of high-profile programs.
In ‘Notorious,’ Rowe reflects on his time in prison, his experience of being wrongly accused and convicted, and his journey towards exoneration and eventual freedom.
The book also explores Rowe’s life after prison, including his career as a journalist and presenter, and his ongoing advocacy for criminal justice reform.
Overall, ‘Notorious’ is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a unique insight into the criminal justice system and the impact it can have on the lives of those caught up in it.
9 RAPHAEL ROWE | Wrongly Sentenced To Life & Visiting The World’s Toughest Prisons
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23 aug 2020 ⭐️ Special Guest Full Episodes ⭐️
This week we’re joined by Raphael Rowe, a man wrongly imprisoned for 12 years for a crime he didn’t commit. Hear how it felt the moment he was sentenced to life in prison, how he befriended Reggie Kray & Charlie Bronson in prison, and many more stories from inside the countries most dangerous prisons.
Since Raphael’s conviction was overturned, Rowe has turned his trade to journalism and presenting, as seen in Raphael Rowe’s latest Netflix series ‘Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons’.
Raphael Rowe is on Twitter and Instagram, you can find him @areporter. His autobiography ‘Notorious’ will be out this autumn. His podcast ‘Second Chance By Raphael Rowe’ is available now, and Series 4 of ‘Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons’ is available to stream now on Netflix.
– PART 1 –
00:00 – Trailer
02:18 – Introduction
05:30 – Raphael’s Upbringing
15:49 – Night Of The Arrest
20:55 – At The Station / Interrigation
22:50 – The Charge & The Sentence
24:24 – What Was The Crime?
29:17 – Discrimination At Trial?
43:03 – Raphael’s Life In Prison
50:17 – Dangerous Inmates
56:05 – Raphael’s First Prison Fight
1:02:32 – Abuse From The Prison Guards
1:05:21 – Raphael’s One Opportunity To Escape
1:11:30 – Not Guilty
1:13:08 – Free To Go
– PART 2 –
1:18:00 – Befriending Reggie Kray
1:32:00 – Netflix’s Inside Toughest Prisons
1:32:40 – Tacumbu, Paraguay (World’s Most Dangerous Prison)
1:44:18 – Brazilian Prison Gangs
1:50:25 – The Scariest Moment Whilst Filming
1:52:50 – Jack Tells Raphael About His Dad
1:56:00 – A Young Lad With A Dark History
2:00:40 – Scary Times in Maseru, Lesotho
2:03:52 – Raphael Ran Out Of A Cell In Lesotho
2:06:00 – The Worst Prisoner Raphael Has Ever Met
2:10:23 – What Doesn’t Make The Cut?
2:11:22 – Pablo From Paraguay, The “Cool Celebrity”
2:12:20 – How Safe Are The Team Whilst Filming?
2:14:48 – The Extreme Punishment Prison
2:18:44 – Water Cell Punishment
2:24:50 – The Monster From Mauritius
2:32:48 – What Is The Meaning Of Life?
10 ‘The Night I Wrongfully Got Convicted Of A Murder…’: Raphael Rowe
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Raphael Rowe talks about how he was imprisoned for a murder he did not commit…
📖 Raphael Rowe is the host of Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons on Netflix, the worldwide-hit show that takes us inside the toughest penitentiaries on the planet. It’s a world he knows well, wrongfully convicted of murder, he spent twelve years in maximum security prisons before he proved his innocence and was released.
11 Raphael Rowe: ‘I Spent 12 Years In Prison For A Crime I Didn’t Commit. Here’s What I Learned’
24 aug 2020 #BigQuestions
Investigative journalist Raphael Rowe is the latest person to join us for our #BigQuestions series.
There are few people who possess his intimate knowledge and experience of life behind bars.
After serving 12 years in jail for a crime he has always maintained he did not commit, Rowe has forged an almost two-decade-long career as an investigative journalist. He currently presents Netflix’s documentary series Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons.
Our interview was wide-ranging, but one of the points we found most interesting was this: “There are so many people in British prisons that don’t deserve to be there.”
Thanks for joining us, Raphael.
12 Inside The Worlds Toughest Prisons (Interview)
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28 aug 2018
In this video, we interview Raphael Rowe, who is the host of Inside the Worlds Toughest Prisons on Netflix. This was a really awesome opportunity to talk with Raphael Rowe. And I hope you enjoy!!!
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13 The Global Prison Paradox – Raphael Rowe & David Skarbek
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14 This Prison Is Nicer Than Most Student Accommodation | Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons | Netflix
18 jan 2021
Greenland’s prison in the snow (Ny Anstalt) houses 48 of the country’s most dangerous people, with criminals ranging from murderers, armed burglars and drug traffickers. But it’s also one of the most luxurious facilities in the world. Should prisons be designed for reform or punishment?
Raphael Rowe, who spent years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit in the UK, volunteers to go behind bars in Greenland and experience it for himself.
The documentary series, INSIDE THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST PRISONS, Season 5 is now streaming on Netflix.
15 Befriending Reggie Kray In Prison – Raphael Rowe
21 aug 2020 ❹ Series 4 – The Best Bits ❹
Ex-prisoner Raphael Rowe, who spent 12 years in jail for a crime he did not commit, shares how he befriended the infamous Reggie Kray and Charlie Bronson in prison.
Raphael Rowe is on Twitter and Instagram, you can find him @areporter. His autobiography ‘Notorious’ will be out this autumn. His podcast ‘Second Chance By Raphael Rowe’ is available now, and Series 4 of ‘Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons’ is available to stream now on Netflix.
16 Being WRONGLY Sentenced To Life For Murder – Raphael Rowe
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20 aug 2020 ❹ Series 4 – The Best Bits ❹
Raphael Rowe was wrongly convicted for a Murder he didn’t commit in 1988, aged just 19. In this clip, we ask Raphael to talk us through the night he was arrested, the interrogations and the day he found out he was being convicted.
Raphael speaks so openly, you might need to make sure you’re sitting down for this one!
17 The Most Dangerous Prisoner Ever?
22 aug 2020 ❹ Series 4 – The Best Bits ❹
Raphael Rowe, presenter of Netflix’s Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons has quite literally seen it all. The worst of the worst. In this clip, Raphael tells Jaack & Stevie about the worst inmates he has ever had the misfortune of interviewing. Including the Monster from Mauritius.
Raphael Rowe is on Twitter and Instagram, you can find him @areporter. His autobiography ‘Notorious’ will be out this autumn. His podcast ‘Second Chance By Raphael Rowe’ is available now, and Series 4 of ‘Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons’ is available to stream now on Netflix.
18 Twelve Years Innocent with Raphael Rowe (Full Podcast)
10 sep 2021
On today’s podcast we’re taking a step away from the usual conversation and you’re going to hear a story. A story about a young man called Raphael Rowe and his career that was born as a result of spending 12 years in a British prison for crimes he did not commit.
This story will be triggering for a lot of people. Despite a history of criminality, theft and violence, Raphael found himself a victim of institutional racism that led to his wrongful sentencing and incarceration.
This story has somewhat of a positive outcome, however, it pains me to think of how many people are in the same situation as him. With no means of escape.
You may recognise Raphael Rowe from his many TV programmes that he has filmed since his release including the highly popular Netflix series “Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons”. Raphael visits high security prisons around the world, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Brazil, Ukraine to name a few. Inside he films with some of the world’s most dangerous prisoners, guards, prisoners’ families and politicians and talks to them about crime and punishment.
Today I try and dive into the topic of why people commit crimes, the inequalities that may drive criminality, racism at the highest level and to shed light on how far we need to go to tackle injustice. My overarching feeling after reading Raphael’s book “Notorious” and listening to his own podcast “Second Chance” is one of sincere gratitude for the freedoms we take for granted everyday. I hope you feel the same after reading his tragic story, pandemic or no pandemic.
Raphael is an Advocate for Equality , Justice , Social Reform and Prison Reform. I hope you enjoy his story.
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19 Raphael Rowe – ‘How Did You Get A Job At The BBC?’
10 jun 2019
Raphael Rowe was born and brought up in south-east London and he joined the BBC in 2001 as a reporter for the radio news programme, Today.
His tone, style and accent was different to that normally heard on the flagship programme and caused an immediate stir amongst the traditional Radio 4 audience. But Raphael’s path to becoming a reporter has been unique and remarkable indeed.
In 1988, aged 19, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder and robbery he did not commit.
In July 2000, after 12 years in prison, the Court of Appeal quashed his wrongful convictions and he was freed. After a year travelling the world, Raphael returned to the UK determined to become a reporter.
In this video, Raphael shares how he got a job at the BBC.
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20 Documentary Maker Reveals What’s Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons | This Morning
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Having spent 12 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit, Raphael Rowe has experienced some incredibly tough conditions in prisons around the UK. Since his release, Raphael has been on a journey to meet some of the world’s most hardened and dangerous prisoners. The documentary maker joins us to chat about the sixth season of Netflix hit docu-series ‘Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons’ where he visits a maximum security prison in Moldova, spends a week in a brutal Cyprus prison and shares a cell with a violent mob boss in Bosnia. Broadcast on 28/09/22.
21 Netflix World’s Toughest Prisons Host Interview – Raphael Rowe – Podcast Episode #3 | 150 |
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25 Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons (Season 5) | Official Trailer | Netflix
26 Former Inmate Reviews Prison Food!
27 Prisoner Reveals Brutal Secrets of Prison FOOTBALL
Former inmate Raphael Rowe shares a real insight into what prison football is really like and how playing sports helped him to escape the reality of being locked up.
28 Raphael Rowe – ‘How Was Your Netflix Show Produced?’
11 jun 2019
Raphael Rowe was born and brought up in south-east London and he joined the BBC in 2001 as a reporter for the radio news programme, Today.
His tone, style and accent was different to that normally heard on the flagship programme and caused an immediate stir amongst the traditional Radio 4 audience. But Raphael’s path to becoming a reporter has been unique and remarkable indeed.
In 1988, aged 19, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder and robbery he did not commit.
In July 2000, after 12 years in prison, the Court of Appeal quashed his wrongful convictions and he was freed. After a year travelling the world, Raphael returned to the UK determined to become a reporter.
In this video, Raphael shares how his Netflix show, Worlds Toughest Prison was produced
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