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THE WEEKLY REVEAL

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023

Hello! In this issue:

  • New revelations cast doubt on the official story that Billey Joe Johnson accidentally killed himself.
  • A look at Florida’s status as a Southern abortion-access state.

THIS WEEK’S PODCAST

Mississippi Goddam Chapter 7: Reasonable Doubt

Billey Joe Johnson Jr. Credit: Courtesy of the Johnson family

Missed earlier episodes? Start here.
 

Over seven episodes, our reporting explored questions that the original investigation never delved into. Host Al Letson and reporter Jonathan Jones interviewed the key people in the investigation, including Billey Joe Johnson’s ex-girlfriend – the first recorded interview she’s ever done with a media outlet. The team also shared its findings with lead investigator Joel Wallace and the medical examiner who looked into the case.

Finally, after three years of reporting, we go back to Mississippi and share what we’ve learned with Johnson’s family.

Listen to the episode
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One Number to Know

6,726

That’s how many people traveled from out of state to access abortion in Florida last year. Before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we took listeners to Florida while it was still holding strong as one of the last bastions of abortion access in the South.

Listen to our episode or read the investigation.

In Case You Missed It

🎧 The Battle for Clean Energy in Coal Country
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This issue of The Weekly Reveal was written by Kate Howard and edited by Nikki Frick. If you enjoyed this issue, forward it to a friend. Have some thoughts? Drop us a line with feedback or ideas!
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