Breakdown: Three Days in May

Season 11 of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's investigative series Breakdown, Three Days in May looks into a case's complicated aftermath. Hosts Bill Rankin and Tamara Hallerman recount the investigative rush to judgment, the flawed trial, and the evidence pointing to a medical cause of a baby's death — not a criminal one.

Our editorial verdict is "Good if rush-to-judgment prosecutions interest you". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Bill Rankin and Tamara Hallerman re-examine a case where a rush to judgment, a flawed trial, and evidence pointing to a medical rather than criminal cause of a baby's death collided.

Breakdown: Three Days in May is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.

We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.

Breakdown: Three Days in May is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

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