In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to tell another story of a wrongful conviction. But this one is even worse. It’s not a mis-identification, it is the straight up racist framing of an innocent man. And because Monroe County, Alabama officials were so determined to frame Walter McMillian, the real murderer of Ronda Morrison will probably never be brought to justice. Written, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Erica KelleyAdditional Research by Haley GrayEdited by Chaes GraySuggested by Julie MooreOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerOriginal Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioSuggested Reading: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice & Redemption by Bryan Stevenson, and Circumstantial Evidence: Death, Life & Justice in a Southern Town by Pete EarleySources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/85-the-murder-of-ronda-morrison-the-framing-of-walter-mcmillianMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com@southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)This episode's sponsors:BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor)Noom.com/southernfried (to start your free trial today!)EveryPlate.com (enter promo code: southernfried3 to get 40% off your first 3 boxes!)