Welcome to Falling Through the Trap, a new podcast about an old prison, specifically, about the 93 men hanged at Folsom Prison—all between 1895 and 1937. This podcast is based off on my book, Folsom's 93: The Lives and Crimes of Folsom Prison's Executed Men (2013), but revised and updated with TONS of new information—far too much to fit into book form.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE: The journey to this podcast essentially began in the late 1980s and eventually, to 17 years (and counting) of research into these stories. It all began with a box of mugshots, which I'll tell you all about. Also in this episode, I describe how a typical execution at Folsom was carried out.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Step behind the walls of Folsom Prison where author and criminal justice professional, April Moore, delves into the haunting, yet profoundly human stories of the 93 men executed between 1895 and 1937. Join us as we explore the paradoxes of justice, taking a deeper look at the death penalty, and re-humanizing those that history might have left behind.
Music:
"Left for Dead," Wastelander
"The Ballroom Haunt," Dresden, the Flamingo
"Mysterious Grove,” Cast of Characters
"Legend," Moments
"Beyond All Time," Moments
"Ol' Boy Tavern," Heartland Nights
"Horseshoe Bend," Heartland Nights
"O Brother," Wastelander
"Wonky Tonk," Reveille
"Unexpected Turn," Moments
"Lamentation," Wastelander
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