Adrian Walker
Columnist at the Boston Globe and host of the Murder in Boston podcast who led reporting and narration for this investigation into the Stewart case.
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Dec 7, 2024 • 51min
The Racist Hoax That Changed Boston
Adrian Walker, a Boston Globe columnist and contributor to the Murder in Boston podcast, discusses the harrowing Stuart case from 1989. He explores how a tragic shooting altered public perception and intensified racial tensions in Boston. The podcast reveals the impact of Chuck Stuart's false accusations against a Black man, shedding light on systemic biases in law enforcement and community relations. Walker emphasizes the enduring emotional scars and the ongoing struggle for justice, illustrating the deeper truths about race and crime that were often overlooked.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 51min
The Racist Hoax That Changed Boston
Adrian Walker, Boston Globe columnist and host of Murder in Boston, led reporting on the Stewart case. He recounts Chuck Stuart’s 911 call and the raced-up media narrative that triggered a police dragnet. Listeners hear how investigations, identifications, and political pressures pushed suspicion onto Black men, how the truth shifted after Stuart’s suicide, and the long trauma left in Mission Hill.
