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844: This Is the Case of Henry Dee

59 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2024 at 10:00 pm.
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Thirteen parole board members decide whether or not one man should be released from prison.
Prologue: Henry Dee has been locked up for most of his life, nearly 50 years. Now, he’s up for parole. Reporter Ben Austen tells the story. (19 minutes)
Part 1: The parole board members puzzle through the pros and cons of releasing Henry Dee from prison and cast their votes. (26 minutes)
Part 2: Reporter Ben Austen continues the story. (8 minutes)