Alice Sebold

A director is shocked to discover that the author of 'The Lovely Bones' sent the wrong guy to jail for 16 years. The podcast explores the complexities of victimhood, assault cases, prison gangs, therapy, accountability, and flawed identification processes. It delves into family dynamics, trauma responses, seeking justice, and the emotional exoneration after years of wrongful imprisonment.

Alice Sebold, a renowned author, shares her deeply personal journey of trauma after experiencing a brutal rape in college. She recounts her challenging quest for justice that spanned decades, revealing the complexities and failures of the legal system. The conversation highlights the flawed eyewitness identification process and the emotional toll on both victims and the wrongfully accused. Sebold's memoir 'Lucky' becomes a pivotal piece of her story, as she reflects on societal attitudes towards survivors and the ongoing struggle for justice.