Kim Kardashian's The System: The Case of Kevin Keith

In February of 1994, Kevin Keith was arrested and charged with a triple homicide in Bucyrus, Ohio. There is no physical evidence exclusively tying him to the crime, yet he has spent 28 years of his life behind bars, with many of those on death row. Kevin’s brother Charles, has always been convinced of his innocence, and to this day, works relentlessly to clear Kevin’s name. Over 8 episodes, Kim Kardashian and team will take a deep dive into the case, raise important questions, and try to shed light on a legal system that is often puzzling. Though it’s said, ‘innocent until proven guilty’, was Kevin Keith truly given a fair shot? Draw your own conclusions in this twisted and at times, unbelievable story. This is The System: The Case of Kevin Keith. Visit our resource page for more information about the show, including visual aids, access to court documents, and other materials used in Kevin's case. For additional information about wrongful conviction work and criminal justice reform, please visit colorofchange.org.

Episodes

The Police Officer and the Priest (from Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s)

October 30, 2023 • 37 mins

One night back in the late 1970s, an officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police pulled over a suspected drunk driver. When he walked up to the vehicle, he came face-to-face with a ghost from his past: a residential school priest. That officer was journalist Connie Walker’s late father. What happened that night on the side of the road compelled her to return home to Saskatchewan nearly 40 years later to try to investigate a secret...

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Episode 8 - Motion

November 14, 2022 • 54 mins

As Kevin's legal team prepares to submit a new application for clemency, we hear expert opinions on the post-conviction process and its implications on Kevin's case. What's next for Kevin? Will a court finally hear this case, with all the new evidence amassed over the past 28 years? And most importantly-- can we trust that our system is working as it should? Visit our resource page for more information about this episode including...

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Episode 7 - Shadow Of A Doubt

November 7, 2022 • 45 mins

The threat against an informant that was reported in the pharmacy burglary report wasn't factored into Kevin's trial. But this isn't the only questionable conduct during the case. A BCI agent with a problematic record makes a huge impact on Kevin's case. Kim & the team continue to discuss the "getaway car" as the smoking gun. Where was the other suspect that night? What was his full alibi? And is there sufficient reason for officia...

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Episode 6 - Puzzle Pieces

October 31, 2022 • 39 mins

Kim explores the implications of the burglary ring on Kevin's case, including a threat that, per police reports, was made against Rudel Chatman and the credibility of the police that investigated the ring. The recorded threat that Rodney Melton made was not reported to Kevin's defense counsel before or during his trial. Kevin's legal team argues that this is a Brady violation, and that's a serious breach of due process. Was this me...

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Episode 5 - The Ring

October 24, 2022 • 33 mins

The shooting at the Bucyrus Estates wasn’t the only criminal activity reported happening in the Crawford County area. The police connected Kevin’s recent drug arrest to the murders, as potential motive… but were there more people who might have had similar motivations? Could an organized crime ring that was operating right up to the murders also fits the bill? And why wasn't this brought up before Kevin’s trial in 1994? Visit our ...

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Episode 4 - Getaway Car

October 17, 2022 • 40 mins

Was Kevin Keith capable of a crime like this? What was his prior criminal history? That aside, what would be the motive for this crime -- for anyone? It seems there was more going on in Crawford County than meets the eye. And the “043” imprint from the license plate in the snow creates some intriguing leads… Visit our resource page for more information about this episode including visual aids, court documents, and other materials ...

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Episode 3 - Number Five

October 10, 2022 • 65 mins

Kevin's brother, Charles Keith, meets Kim for the first time. They discuss the tight-knit relationship between the families in the area. The eyewitnesses give their accounts of the night to police and are shown a photo line-up -- but how did Kevin's name get brought into the mix in the first place? Visit our resource page for more information about this episode including visual aids, access to court documents, and other materials ...

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Episode 2 - The Night Of

October 3, 2022 • 37 mins

The alibi is one of the most crucial parts of a criminal trial. So-- where was Kevin on the night of February 13, 1994? Kim, Lori, and the team go through the police records and witness accounts to piece together Kevin's alibi. We also hear our first victim statement. Visit our resource page for more information about this episode including visual aids, access to court documents, and other materials used in Kevin's case. For add...

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Episode 1 - Life & Death

October 3, 2022 • 38 mins

In 1994, a brutal massacre in Ohio resulted in Kevin Keith's life imprisonment. He, his family, and his legal team have fought for years to get this case re-evaluated. Now, Kim Kardashian takes a closer look, and hopes to help shed light on what occurs behind the scenes in a criminal case: the good and bad. Is the justice process as trustworthy as you’d think? Maybe there are cracks... Visit our resource page for more information ...

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Kim Kardashian's The System -- Out now!

October 3, 2022 • 2 mins

In February of 1994, Kevin Keith was arrested for a triple homicide in Bucyrus, Ohio. There is no physical evidence exclusively tying him to the crime, yet he has spent 28 years of his life behind bars, with many of those on death row. Join Kim Kardashian and Kevin's Team as they explore the twisted and unbelievable events that unfold. This is the System: The Case of Kevin Keith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

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Kim Kardashian's The System: The Case of Kevin Keith

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Episode 7 - Shadow Of A Doubt

Episode 6 - Puzzle Pieces

Episode 5 - The Ring

Episode 4 - Getaway Car

Episode 3 - Number Five

Episode 2 - The Night Of

Episode 1 - Life & Death

Kim Kardashian's The System -- Out now!

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The Police Officer and the Priest (from Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s)

Episode 8 - Motion