Crooked Tree: A West Memphis 3 Podcast

About Crooked Tree: A West Memphis 3 Podcast

Welcome to this long-form podcast series on one of the most controversial and heavily debated true crime cases in American history: the West Memphis Three. In this series, Paul Day — victim advocate, evidence researcher, and longtime friend of the Byers family — teams up with Kristin Rich, a criminologist and victim advocate who has immersed herself in the case for years. Together, they embark on an in-depth journey that tells the story from the victims’ perspective. Focusing on the three eight-year-old boys — Christopher Byers, Michael Moore, and Stevie Branch — whose lives were tragically cut short on May 5, 1993, in West Memphis, Arkansas, Paul and Kristin draw on their extensive research, personal connections to the families, and deep knowledge of the victims’ personalities, family dynamics, and the West Memphis community. This series delivers fresh perspectives, previously undiscussed details, and thoughtful analysis that challenges surface-level narratives. Expect detailed timelines, evidence discussions, family insights, and open conversation as the hosts carefully unpack what happened that spring afternoon in 1993 — and why things were not as they first appeared. Whether you’re new to the West Memphis Three case or have followed it for years, this respectful, victim-focused series offers a compelling and meticulously researched re-examination. New episodes will continue building the most comprehensive account to date. Recommended prior viewing/listening: The groundbreaking documentary Paradise Lost Explore the full case files at the Callahan WM3 website Subscribe now and join Paul and Kristin for what promises to be an epic, long-running exploration of truth, justice, and the events surrounding the murders of Christopher Byers, Michael Moore, and Stevie Branch.

Publisher

Paul Day and Kristin Rich

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2026

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

20 of 29 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 22: Damien Locked In, Lawyer Locked Out

   Host host name reconstructs Damien Echols' intense interrogation and his lawyer Mike Everett's denied access on a pivotal day in the West Memphis 3 case.

2. 

   29 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Case Chat #1: Jason White Responds

   Host Paul interviews Jason White, a teenager named in the original West Memphis 3 investigation, as he shares his firsthand account of events from May 5, 1993, offering a new perspective on the case.

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   27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 21: LG, Damien, and "Dominic"

   Hosts Paul Day and Kristin Rich investigate the complex Hollingsworth family connection and conflicting accounts surrounding LG Hollingsworth and Damien Echols in the West Memphis Three case.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 22: Damien Locked In, Lawyer Locked Out

Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, my jaw's on the floor. I remember hearing that for the very first time and being astonished that Damien's attorney is trying to get access to his client so he could shut down questioning. and they've locked the police department down. And by the way, Mike Everett is not some Joe Blow attorney. […]

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

41 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

30 ratings

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