Bone Valley
Lava for Good Podcasts
In Season 1 of Bone Valley, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King tells a story of a man, Leo Schofield, fighting to prove his innocence in the case of his wife Michelle’s murder.
In Season 2, “JEREMY” Gilbert King brings us a story about her actual killer, Jeremy Scott, fighting to prove his guilt. The State of Florida does not believe either man.
Bone Valley Season 3 | GRAVES COUNTY is a new story about a new case. Maggie Freleng, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and one of the hosts of Lava For Good’s Wrongful Conviction, takes us to a small town in Graves County, Kentucky, where a terrible discovery on the front lawn of a middle school invites a string of amateur and professional investigators to try to solve a murder.
Bone Valley Season 4 | EARWITNESS chronicles the case of Toforest Jonhson. In 1995, Deputy Sheriff William G. Hardy was murdered behind a hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Toforest Johnson was four miles away at the time and no physical evidence linked him to the crime. But he has been on Death Row for 25 years.
From the team behind Bone Valley, Lava for Good’s 8-episode docuseries Earwitness follows journalist Beth Shelburne’s dogged investigation into a story filled with disturbing twists and shocking admissions, leading her to ask – and answer - this vexing question: “How did an innocent man end up on Alabama’s death row - and why is he still there, when even the prosecutor who put him there says he should get a new trial?”
Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.
In Season 2, “JEREMY” Gilbert King brings us a story about her actual killer, Jeremy Scott, fighting to prove his guilt. The State of Florida does not believe either man.
Bone Valley Season 3 | GRAVES COUNTY is a new story about a new case. Maggie Freleng, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and one of the hosts of Lava For Good’s Wrongful Conviction, takes us to a small town in Graves County, Kentucky, where a terrible discovery on the front lawn of a middle school invites a string of amateur and professional investigators to try to solve a murder.
Bone Valley Season 4 | EARWITNESS chronicles the case of Toforest Jonhson. In 1995, Deputy Sheriff William G. Hardy was murdered behind a hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Toforest Johnson was four miles away at the time and no physical evidence linked him to the crime. But he has been on Death Row for 25 years.
From the team behind Bone Valley, Lava for Good’s 8-episode docuseries Earwitness follows journalist Beth Shelburne’s dogged investigation into a story filled with disturbing twists and shocking admissions, leading her to ask – and answer - this vexing question: “How did an innocent man end up on Alabama’s death row - and why is he still there, when even the prosecutor who put him there says he should get a new trial?”
Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.
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Nov 23, 2022 • 51min
Bone Valley Q&A with Gilbert King and Kelsey Decker - Hosted by Maggie Freleng
Maggie Freleng, Pulitzer prize winning host of Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng sits down for a Q&A with Gilbert King and Kelsey Decker from the new podcast Bone Valley. Listen in as Gilbert and Kelsey share with Maggie the answers to many questions from their listeners and reveal some of the details that went into creating one of the finest podcasts of the year. For photos, images, and full transcripts of each episode visit: https://lavaforgood.com/bone-valley/ Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 13min
Chapter 9 | Coming Clean
Jeremy Scott, an incarcerated individual with a harrowing past, opens up about his chilling involvement in a 1987 unsolved homicide. He shares vivid details of his role in a taxi driver’s death and his encounter with Michelle Schofield, revealing the panic that escalated into violence. Jeremy expresses remorse and discusses his efforts to prove the innocence of Leo Schofield, who has been wrongfully imprisoned. Throughout the conversation, he grapples with his memories and the weight of his confessions, shedding light on a complex journey toward redemption.
Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 10min
Chapter 8 | Dear Mr. King
This installment dives into the legal battle facing Leo Schofield, revealing the twists and turns of his recent hearings. Gilbert shares his correspondence with Jeremy Scott, who begins to spill details about his past crimes and confessions related to Michelle's murder. Tension mounts as Gilbert and Kelsey prepare for an in-person interview, hoping to uncover crucial information. The revelation of Jeremy's graphic confession raises questions and adds layers to an already complex case. The stakes are higher than ever as they navigate the labyrinth of justice.
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Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 7min
Chapter 7 | I Lost It
Chapter 7 of 9 Leo Schofield grapples with a devastating legal decision, and the intensity of his feelings towards Jeremy Scott. But he soon learns that Jeremy has more to say. Leo is granted another hearing, and Jeremy testifies once again. This time, he tells a different story. For photos, images, and the full transcript of this episode visit: bit.ly/BVS1E7 Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 2min
Chapter 6 | Know That I Know
Chapter 6 of 9 Jeremy Scott’s ex-girlfriend reveals some incriminating information about his life in the late-1980s, leading Gilbert and Kelsey to investigate Jeremy’s potential links to another crime in a neighboring county. Leo Schofield is granted an evidentiary hearing to determine whether he should receive a new trial. Jeremy is called to testify at the hearing, and he and Leo come face-to-face for the first time beneath the Polk County courthouse. For photos, images, and the full transcript of this episode visit: bit.ly/BVS1E6 Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2022 • 51min
Chapter 5 | Bam Bam
A chilling investigation unveils the troubled past of Jeremy Scott, an impulsive teenager connected to a murder case. Fingerprints from the victim's car lead to shocking revelations about his violent behavior and a series of juvenile arrests. Friends and family recount his history of abuse and the chaos that followed him into adulthood. The narrative intensifies as witnesses reveal links to another murder, culminating in courtroom drama and the complexities of mental illness. This deep dive exposes the twisted routes of crime and justice.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 2min
Chapter 4 | Dog with a Bone
Chapter 4 of 9 Gilbert and Kelsey analyze the State’s case against Leo Schofield and locate a juror who admits she didn’t believe that Leo was guilty. As the years pass, Leo’s appellate attempts fail, and he falls in love with social worker Crissie Carter who works in the prison. Crissie begins investigating Leo’s case on her own, and recruits a friend in law enforcement to run unidentified fingerprints from Michelle’s Mazda. There’s a match, but the fingerprints do not belong to Leo Schofield. For photos, images, and the full transcript of this episode visit: bit.ly/BVS1E4 Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 28, 2022 • 53min
Chapter 3 | Trial by Ambush
Chapter 3 of 9 Facing the death penalty, Leo Schofield retains renowned Polk County defense attorney Jack Edmund, who must square off against an aggressive young prosecutor, John Aguero at trial. The prosecutor builds his case around testimony from numerous witnesses who describe a volatile relationship between Leo and Michelle, and a witness who claims to have observed something suspicious on the night Michelle disappeared. For photos, images, and the full transcript of this episode visit: https://bit.ly/BVS1E3 Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 2min
Chapter 2 | Combee Critters
Chapter 2 of 9 Leo’s friends and family search desperately for Michelle around Lakeland, Florida. Three days later, her body is found in a phosphate mining pit with 26 stab wounds. Leo is arrested, charged with first degree murder, and faces the electric chair. For photos, images, and the full transcript of this episode visit https://bit.ly/BVS1E2 To hear the full length version of "Ducking Grady" by Stephon Girard, go to: https://youtu.be/lA6bruIZ0Ak Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 21, 2022 • 53min
Chapter 1 | God Help Us
Chapter 1 of 9 Author Gilbert King receives a message from a Florida judge who claims that there is an innocent man in prison, wrongly convicted of murdering his wife back in 1987. King and researcher Kelsey Decker meet Leo Schofield in prison and learn about the disappearance of 18 year-old Michelle Schofield. For photos, images, and the full transcript of this episode visit https://bit.ly/BVS1E1 Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
