Attorney and founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice Jeffery Deskovic, tells a heartfelt story about betrayal and being wrongly imprisoned from the ages of 16 to 32. He gives some great insight into his relationship with music and tells an entertaining anecdote about pac-man and the proctor. All with a unique soundtrack.
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Timestamps
Introduction to Jeffery Deskovic (00:00:06) Luke introduces Jeffery Deskovic, an attorney and founder of the Jeffery Deskovic Foundation for Justice.
Jeffery's Background and Advocacy (00:00:19) Jeffery shares his mission to free wrongfully imprisoned individuals and his personal experience with wrongful conviction.
The Arrest Story (00:01:44) Jeffery narrates the story of his wrongful arrest for murder and rape, detailing the psychological manipulation he faced.
Police Interrogation Tactics (00:03:31) He explains the coercive tactics used by police during his interrogation, including the good cop-bad cop dynamic.
The False Confession (00:05:29) Jeffery recounts how fear led him to falsely confess to a crime he didn't commit during the interrogation.
Music Representation of Betrayal (00:09:01) Luke discusses using music to capture feelings of betrayal and manipulation in Jeffery's story.
The Pressure of Live Improvisation (00:10:27) They explore the challenges of creating music on the spot while listening to a guest's story.
Lessons Learned from Prison (00:12:10) Jeffery reflects on the valuable lessons he learned during his time in prison, including setting goals and self-analysis.
Interesting People in Prison (00:13:53) He shares anecdotes about meeting talented individuals in prison, including a chess player with a comedic flair.
Improv on Pac-Man (00:15:32) Luke improvises music inspired by Jeffery's memories of playing Pac-Man while avoiding detection in prison.
Music as Healing (00:19:18) Jeffery discusses discovering music's calming effects amidst the stress of his advocacy work.
Promoting the Foundation (00:20:34) He shares information about his documentary and encourages support for his foundation's mission against wrongful convictions.
Closing Remarks (00:21:41) Luke thanks Jeffery for the insightful conversation and promotes the next episode of the podcast.
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