Trial & Error
Trial & Error
Podcast Description
Criminal defense attorney Dana McLendon III and neuropsychologist Dr. Katie Spirko examine the tragic true story of the abduction and murder of Holly Bobo.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on wrongful convictions, detailed case analysis, and the workings of the criminal justice system, with specific episodes examining the Holly Bobo case and examining aspects like legal misconduct and evidentiary failures. Key areas include the investigation's media coverage and physical evidence discrepancies, as well as the psychological implications on wrongfully convicted individuals.

Criminal defense attorney Dana McLendon III and neuropsychologist Dr. Katie Spirko examine the tragic true story of the abduction and murder of Holly Bobo.
Recorded on the eve of Mother’s Day 2025, this conversation was never meant to remain unheard.
Within weeks of this interview, a sequestration order — requested by the State under the representation that Cindy Adams and Dr. Katie Spirko would be called as witnesses (they were not) — prevented its release.
Now, following the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing in Zach Adams’s post-conviction proceedings, we return to that conversation.
For years, Cindy Adams has lived inside a narrative shaped by addiction, arrest, confession, and conviction. In this episode, she tells her own story — in her own words — and addresses what she believes the public has misunderstood.
Content Warning:
This episode includes discussion of violent crime, including abduction, sexual assault, and homicide, as well as substance abuse and the long-term impact of incarceration on families. The material may be difficult for some listeners, particularly survivors of violence. Please listen with care.

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