S01 E01 He Just Knew Everything

Did the justice system get it wrong?

In the debut episode of Skeptical, investigative podcaster Neeli Faulkner re-examines the 1994 murder trial of Daniel Blan, convicted of killing his adoptive father, Mike Bernos, in Rockford, Alabama. Daniel claims he was wrongfully convicted, but does the evidence support his life sentence - or was the real killer overlooked?

Through exclusive interviews with witnesses, jurors, and experts, Neeli uncovers shocking inconsistencies, missing evidence, and new perspectives that could change everything. Was justice truly served, or is an innocent man behind bars?

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