Episode 13 - Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip: The Propaganda Redux
In Episode 13, Kyle and Lisa talk about State of Oklahoma v. Richard Eugene Glossip, who was was convicted of arranging the murder of his boss, Barry Van Treese, at the Best Budget Inn in Oklahoma City on January 7, 1997. In Part 1, they looked at the case against Glossip, the legal proceedings that included 2 trials, a direct appeal and state and federal post-conviction claims. In Part 2, they talked about Glossip’s 2015 execution dates, his challenge to Oklahoma’s use of midazolam in its execution protocol and the September date that did not go forward because of a drug mix-up. Then they talked about the efforts of Colorado attorney Don Knight in the court of public opinion, Glossip’s successive state post-conviction claim and renewed efforts to influence the court of public opinion by Oklahoma Legislators.