Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
In 1984, Kirk Bloodsworth was charged with the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl. Nine years later, he became the first death row inmate exonerated by DNA evidence. Along with author Tim Junkin, he joins Diane to tell his story.
Guests
- Kirk Bloodsworth Former death row inmate
- Tim Junkin Lawyer and author of the novels "Good Counsel" and "The Waterman"
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