Trial & Error

Bonus Episode: The Eve of Court - May 18, 2025

Join Dana McLendon, the co-host of the Trial and Error Podcast, as he provides an exclusive update on the high-stakes legal battle in the case of State v. Zachary Adams. In this gripping episode, listeners are taken to the eve of a crucial post-conviction relief hearing, set to unravel the troubling details of a controversial trial.
More than a decade after the tragic disappearance and murder of Holly Bobo, Zach Adams stands at the center of a potential judicial reckoning, fighting to prove his innocence against all odds. With a cast of compelling legal minds, including newly appointed judges and seasoned prosecutors, justice hangs in the balance.
Through careful examination of evidence, witness testimonies, and potential prosecutorial misconduct, this episode delves into the heart of a story where truth and liberty collide. As Dana McLendon shares his year-long investigation and belief in Zach's innocence, listeners are invited on a narrative journey filled with suspense, legal intrigue, and the tireless pursuit of truth. Tune in as the evidence unfolds, promising a week filled with revelations and courtroom drama not to be missed.

Bonus Episode: Court Update - May 20, 2025

Dana McLendon provides an update on the hearing for Zach Adams' Post-Conviction Relief petition.

SPIRKO SPEAKS

In her first announcement since trial dates in the Zach Adams vs. State of Tennessee post-conviction relief petition commenced, Dr. Spirko explains why she can no longer discuss the case, and what is happening to the podcast in light of this latest development. 
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Episode 8: Terrifying Bureaucratic Incompetence - Caught Red-Handed, Part 2

In this gripping episode, with Dr. Katie Spirko under a sequestration order barring her from discussing the case, co-host Dana McLendon takes you on a solo journey through the shocking second half of Dylan Adams' coerced and verifiably false confession. Even the TBI admits Dylan's account of events cannot be true. As tensions rise, delve into the intense (and intensely ridiculous) interrogation led by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agent Jeff Jackson, with Brent Booth present in the room. Dana McLendon unpacks the unsettling dynamics of the interrogation, highlighting the alarming bureaucratic incompetence that lead to a clearly forced and coached confession riddled with inconsistencies, investigator-initiated details, and pressure to adopt THEIR narrative of the crime. Join us as we expose the chilling realities of this fatally flawed investigation. 

Episode 9: Suborning Perjury - Victor Dinsmore Is Told What He Remembers

As Dr. Katie Spirko remains under a court-imposed sequestration order, join co-host Dana McLendon on the latest episode of the Trial & Error podcast. This episode peels back the curtain to expose the questionable investigation and interrogation tactics underlying the testimony of another key witness in the 2017 State of Tennessee vs Zach Adams trial: Victor Dinsmore. Join Dana in examining raw audio footage of Victor Dinsmore's multiple conversations with TBI Special Agent Brent Booth and retired Memphis cop Dennis Benjamin, highlighting how Victor's testimony was shaped by suggestive questioning and unfair intimidation efforts.