Free Holtzclaw Podcast

By: Cameron Santana Eric Tansey
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  • Summary

  • Former Oklahoma City Police Officer Daniel Holtzclaw’s case is one of incompetence and wrongful conviction. The prosecution’s case relied on false testimonies, problematic forensic evidence, and a police investigation that lacked objectivity. No direct physical evidence was tied to Holtzclaw. DNA findings were grossly misrepresented to the jury and leaked to the press. The investigation targeted him from the start, using suggestive tactics that reinforced accusations rather than seeking the truth. His trial was emotionally charged due to the immense media presence. Black Lives Matter and Black Panthers presence raised concerns about due process. When examined objectively, the evidence shows a true miscarriage of justice. Daniel Holtzclaw is innocent and unforgivably another victim of the criminal justice system.
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Episodes
  • 4. Terri Morris, The Imperfect Witness

    4. Terri Morris, The Imperfect Witness
    May 8 2025
    Terri Morris was among the 13 women who accused former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw of sexual misconduct. Her testimony played a role in the broader case, but it also highlighted the challenges prosecutors faced when relying on witnesses with complex personal histories. Her story changed as the case progressed. This shift in her narrative raised questions about the consistency of her testimony. Holzclaw was ultimately acquitted of the charges that were based on Terri Morris' claims-- but others were not.
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    40 mins
  • 3. The Polygraph and Mishandled DNA

    3. The Polygraph and Mishandled DNA
    Apr 28 2025
    After being accused of sexual assault, Daniel Holtzclaw was interrogated by detectives. Holtzclaw proactively offered to undergo a polygraph examination and consented to DNA testing, demanding to obtain the evidence he thought would exonerate him. He signed waivers, effectively throwing away his own rights. Investigators collected his DNA, examined his uniform. They searched his phone, personal vehicle, and apartment. During the trial, DNA evidence became a focal point. There was DNA that matched his accusers, but how did it get there? His defense team have continued to argue that the DNA investigation and interpretation of evidence was flawed.
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    54 mins
  • 2. The Initial Interrogation

    2. The Initial Interrogation
    Apr 17 2025
    A dive deep into the pivotal moment that would set the tone for the case against former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw—his initial police interview. What seemed like a routine internal inquiry quickly turned into a strategic interrogation. We examine the psychological tactics used by Holtzclaw's interrogators, how they fostered a false sense of security by posing as supportive colleagues, and how Holtzclaw’s own trust in his department would become his undoing. Through subtle manipulation and leading questions, investigators allowed Holtzclaw to talk—and talk he did. We break down the key mistakes he made during the interview, how they unraveled his credibility, and ultimately contributed to building the case that would lead to his arrest and conviction. A chilling look into how one man’s confidence in the badge became the rope he used to hang himself.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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