The Pete Quiñones Show Examining the Leo Frank Trial w/ Tyler Janke Esq. - Complete
Oct 17, 2025
Tyler Janke Esq. is a practicing attorney and host of The Libertarian Podcast Review. In this deep dive, he meticulously examines the Leo Frank trial, discussing the murder investigation and key suspects like Newt Lee and Jim Conley. Tyler highlights Frank’s nervous demeanor that raised police suspicion and the conflicting testimonies that shaped the trial. He also explores the trial's aftermath, including its influence on the formation of the ADL and broader discussions surrounding media narratives and antisemitism.
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Opportunity Drove Initial Suspicion
- Leo Frank was a Northern-born, well-educated Jewish supervisor accused because he was one of the very few with opportunity.
- Local investigators focused on opportunity and suspicious behavior, not primarily on religion.
Conley’s Confession And Money Story
- Jim Conley claimed Leo Frank confessed, paid him to burn the body, then reneged on payment.
- Conley's shifting statements and low status shaped how jurors and reporters judged his credibility.
Nervous Demeanor Mattered In 1913
- Frank's nervousness and evasive answers at the scene heightened police suspicion.
- Physical behavior during investigation became significant circumstantial evidence at trial.
