Suspect

Suspect is a weekly investigative true-crime podcast that goes beyond typical crime storytelling to examine the systemic failures and difficult decisions within the criminal justice system. Hosted by Matt Shaer and Lara Bazelon, the series focuses on cases where justice has been mislaid, exploring the complex choices made by detectives, lawyers, and jurors that can alter the course of lives and investigations.

Each season delves into specific cases with depth and nuance, presenting the perspectives of multiple stakeholders in the criminal justice process. Rather than simply recounting crimes, Suspect investigates how cases are built, decided, and sometimes overturned, shedding light on the challenges of reversing wrongful convictions and addressing systemic inequities.

The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, offering listeners a thoughtful examination of how the pursuit of justice operates in practice—and where it often falls short.