Will the real Rapper’s Delight please stand up? Susan's endless hunt for the real Rapper’s Delight continues. Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin talk more about their interview with Victoria and the reasons she thinks Jake and Ty are innocent. And they also discuss their impressions of the jailhouse informant and the consequences of his testimony. Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scenes photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are...

Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin talk to Louis’ mom and find out why she thinks Jake Silva is innocent. And a jailhouse informant tells them more about the confession that led to Ty Lopes’ conviction.   Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scenes photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod, @jacindaproof and @soosimp. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome @[email protected].  SPONSOR...

The team continues their investigation into Renee Ramos' murder on the next episode of Proof. In the meantime, they've put together a short video of their interview with Fuji. You can watch that video on Proof's youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@proofcrimepod/videos. Fuji was the 17-year-old with a room behind his parents' house. Jake and Renee would often crash there. Hear how the investigation into Fuji continues to impact his life.   Visit our website for episode transcripts,...

On December 8, 2022, after serving 25 years in prison for a crime they did not commit, Lee Clark and Cain Joshua Storey were exonerated. Newly discovered evidence found during season one of Proof called the State’s case into question, and a Floyd County Prosecutor and Judge agreed their convictions should be overturned. Life on the outside hasn’t been easy for Lee and Josh but every day they are thankful for their freedom. Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick catch-up with Lee...

In this week’s Sidebar the hosts of Proof dive deep into Murder at the Warehouse, Episode 8 and share their thoughts on the real Grim Crew, the Prosecutor’s strategy at trial, and the alleged Home Depot Party. You’ll also hear their takeaways from meeting Fuji, and how being the target of an investigation has impacted his life. The hosts discuss why an anonymous post from years ago about a convicted sex offender could be relevant to this case. Visit our website for episode transcripts,...

Manteca, California has changed a lot since Jake Silva and Ty Lopes were arrested for Renee Ramos’ murder in 2000. But many of the people from the case files still live in town. To try to figure out what really happened to Renee, the Proof team heads to Manteca to track down as many of those people as they can. Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scenes photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions...

If Jake Silva and Ty Lopes did not murder Renee Ramos, then who did? On this week’s Sidebar Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick discuss alternative theories presented in Episode 7. Theories that have never been investigated… until now.   Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scenes photos, and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome...

After 18-year-old Renee Ramos is found murdered, detectives zero in on her boyfriend Jake Silva and his best friend’s uncle Ty Lopes. But in their determination to solve the case, other suspects may have been overlooked. Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick hear about Jake’s case and start combing through the files for clues that could have been missed. Sponsor Deals: Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to...

On this week’s Sidebar the hosts of Proof share their thoughts on Ty Lopes’ murder and how it may have impacted Jake’s case. And you’ll hear more from the man who attacked Jake – what happened to him after the assault and how his life behind bars has since changed. Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin also share what to expect in upcoming episodes. Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scene photos and more. Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are...

Jake Silva and Ty Lopes are convicted to life behind bars for the rape and murder of 18-year-old Renee Ramos. Life in prison is hard but even harder when you have an “R” on your back. As rumors spread about Jake Silva’s and Ty Lopes’ convictions, they face new and unexpected challenges. The hosts of Proof talk to Jake Silva about life behind bars and investigate Ty Lopes’ murder. Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scene photos, and more. Follow us on social media: on...

Defense attorney and podcaster Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to share his unique take on the evidence used to convict Jake Silva and Ty Lopes of Renee Ramos’ murder. Motta also shares insights into the Delphi murders and how John Wayne Gacy led him to podcasting.   Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips...

The evidence against Ty Lopes had been thin, but enough for a jury to convict him of killing Renee Ramos. In Jake Silva’s case the prosecution had new witnesses and evidence. But would it be enough to convince Jake Silva's jury to find him guilty too? Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick examine the evidence presented at Jake’s trial. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and...