The Pete Quiñones Show Examining the Leo Frank Trial w/ Tyler Janke Esq. - Complete
Nov 23, 2025
Tyler Janke, an attorney and host of The Libertarian Podcast Review, delves deep into the infamous Leo Frank trial, examining its complex legal and social implications. They discuss the evolving testimony of Jim Conley, the dynamics of 1913 Georgia society, and the intense media influence on public perception. Tyler also reveals the behind-the-scenes actions of wealthy backers and the formation of the ADL. Along the way, they draw parallels to modern identity politics while emphasizing the importance of legal skepticism and critical analysis.
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Question Narratives With Legal Skepticism
- Tyler Janke uses legal training to question accepted narratives and dig beneath surface claims.
- He frames the Leo Frank story as an example where skepticism reveals propaganda and agenda-driven history.
Factory Timeline Points To Two Suspects
- Tyler recounts the factory timeline where Mary Fagan was last seen by Leo Frank and later found by night watchman Newt Lee.
- He highlights Jim Conley and Leo Frank as the only plausible suspects and the pattern of Frank shifting blame.
Nervous Demeanor Can Shape Suspicion
- Nervous behavior and inconsistent statements by Leo Frank alarmed investigators and triggered deeper scrutiny.
- Small anomalies — like a mis-punched time card and a bloody shirt — became pivotal circumstantial evidence.
