UNSHAKEN TRUTH
Exposing the Shaken Baby Myth
What happened to us can happen to anyone. In a shocking number of cases, including ours, medical professionals and law enforcement have rushed to judgment when confronted with an infant or toddler’s apparent injury or, worse, sudden death. They stop looking for what really happened, an illness or underlying medical condition, instead calling it abuse based on nothing more than a flawed hypothesis. Too many families’ lives have been ripped apart because of this junk science; we want to bring attention to this persistent injustice.
MOST RECENT EPISODE:
Exposing Flaws in Shaken Baby Syndrome with Keith Findley Part 2
*EPISODE DESCRIPTION*
When medical diagnoses become criminal evidence, innocent families pay the price. In this powerful episode, we sit down with ...Keith Findley—retired law professor and leading expert in wrongful convictions and forensic science—to uncover the dangerous flaws in shaken baby syndrome and how it has led to devastating miscarriages of justice.
From the courtroom to the medical examiner's office, we explore how outdated science, systemic failures, and the tension between medical and legal communities have torn families apart. Keith shares insights from decades of work, including the heartbreaking Robert Robertson case, and reveals what reforms are desperately needed to prevent future wrongful convictions.
*What You'll Learn:*
- Why shaken baby syndrome remains scientifically controversial
- How evolving medical understanding challenges decades of convictions
- The emotional and legal toll on families wrongfully accused
- Why medical professionals are deeply divided on this diagnosis
- Critical reforms needed in forensic science and legal practices
- The dangers of overdiagnosis in child abuse cases
*GUEST*
*Keith Findley* | Retired Law Professor & Wrongful Conviction Expert
Keith is a nationally recognized authority on wrongful convictions, forensic science reform, and criminal justice. His work has helped exonerate innocent individuals and reshape how courts evaluate scientific evidence.
*EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS*
🎙️ _"Science is always changing, and we must adapt."_
🎙️ _"Robert's case exemplifies a massive injustice."_
🎙️ _"Science and law often exist in tension."_
*TIMESTAMPS*
[00:00] The Debate on Scientific Rigor in Child Abuse Literature
[03:58] The Evolution of Medical Understanding
[05:19] Challenges in Prosecuting Shaken Baby Syndrome Cases
[10:28] The Emotional Toll of False Accusations
[15:49] Patterns in Wrongful Convictions
[21:01] The Divide Among Medical Professionals
[24:32] Reforming the Legal System to Prevent Wrongful Convictions
[27:24] The Robert Robertson Case: A Cautionary Tale
[31:15] The Dangers of Overdiagnosis in Child Abuse
[33:23] The Tension Between Science and Law
*RESOURCES*
- Visit http://www.unshakentruth.com for more episodes and resources
- Learn more about wrongful convictions and how you can help
Contact: unshakentruth76@gmail.com
*TAGS*
#WrongfulConvictions #ShakenBabySyndrome #ForensicScience #JusticeReform #LegalReform #CriminalJustice #Innocence #MedicalMalpractice #UnshakenTruth
*Key improvements made:*
- Added compelling episode title and opening hook
- Structured guest bio for credibility
- Reformatted for better readability with clear sections
- Added visual elements (emojis) for sound bites
- Included actionable "What You'll Learn" section
- Added hashtags for social media discoverability
- Created urgency and emotional connection in the description
Photo credits: Wisconsin Innocence Project University of Wisconsin Photo of Robert Roberson by Iiana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project Family of Robert Roberson Dallas Morning News D Magazine Wall Street Journal Rep. John Bucy Music Credits: TYLXP8OKYKWE2LTK 5IX02NLL8KHJEJNTShow More
FOLLOW US:
Josh Burns and Andrew Roark were both falsely accused of child abuse based on the debunked “Shaken Baby Syndrome” hypothesis. Both men were exonerated in the same week of November 2024. Since then, Josh and Andrew have been actively advocating for others falsely accused under this flawed, non-scientific theory.
Josh testified before the Texas House of Representatives Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on behalf of Robert Roberson, a Texas man on death row convicted based on the same shaken baby hypothesis. Andrew was recently featured in the Dallas Morning News. Both men were featured in a recent podcast about Mr. Roberson’s case by Dateline NBC with Lester Holt called The Last Appeal.
Follow the Unshaken Truth Podcast as we focus on the debunked shaken baby syndrome hypothesis, related junk science, and false allegations and convictions of child abuse. We will examine the intersections between the justice system and the medical community in determining innocence or guilt, and speak with guests from many different backgrounds, including elected officials, subject matter experts, exonerees, attorneys, advocacy groups, and more.
Torn Family Inc was founded by Josh Burns’ friends and family after they witnessed the damage that the junk science of Shaken Baby Syndrome can inflict on innocent people.
Now that Josh’s conviction has been vacated due to the efforts of the Michigan Innocence Clinic, he has joined the Torn Family team. Torn Family seeks to educate the public and to lobby for legislative changes to reform the processes that are responsible for these injustices.
Meet Josh’s dog, “Justice,” given his name while Josh was seeking justice on his case. Drop us a line if you have questions or comments about the podcast!
UNSHAKEN TRUTH
Exposing the Shaken Baby Myth
What happened to us can happen to anyone. In a shocking number of cases, including ours, medical professionals and law enforcement have rushed to judgment when confronted with an infant or toddler’s apparent injury or, worse, sudden death. They stop looking for what really happened, an illness or underlying medical condition, instead calling it abuse based on nothing more than a flawed hypothesis. Too many families’ lives have been ripped apart because of this junk science; we want to bring attention to this persistent injustice.
MOST RECENT EPISODE:
Exposing Flaws in Shaken Baby Syndrome with Keith Findley Part 2
*EPISODE DESCRIPTION*
When medical diagnoses become criminal evidence, innocent families pay the price. In this powerful episode, we sit down with ...Keith Findley—retired law professor and leading expert in wrongful convictions and forensic science—to uncover the dangerous flaws in shaken baby syndrome and how it has led to devastating miscarriages of justice.
From the courtroom to the medical examiner's office, we explore how outdated science, systemic failures, and the tension between medical and legal communities have torn families apart. Keith shares insights from decades of work, including the heartbreaking Robert Robertson case, and reveals what reforms are desperately needed to prevent future wrongful convictions.
*What You'll Learn:*
- Why shaken baby syndrome remains scientifically controversial
- How evolving medical understanding challenges decades of convictions
- The emotional and legal toll on families wrongfully accused
- Why medical professionals are deeply divided on this diagnosis
- Critical reforms needed in forensic science and legal practices
- The dangers of overdiagnosis in child abuse cases
*GUEST*
*Keith Findley* | Retired Law Professor & Wrongful Conviction Expert
Keith is a nationally recognized authority on wrongful convictions, forensic science reform, and criminal justice. His work has helped exonerate innocent individuals and reshape how courts evaluate scientific evidence.
*EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS*
🎙️ _"Science is always changing, and we must adapt."_
🎙️ _"Robert's case exemplifies a massive injustice."_
🎙️ _"Science and law often exist in tension."_
*TIMESTAMPS*
[00:00] The Debate on Scientific Rigor in Child Abuse Literature
[03:58] The Evolution of Medical Understanding
[05:19] Challenges in Prosecuting Shaken Baby Syndrome Cases
[10:28] The Emotional Toll of False Accusations
[15:49] Patterns in Wrongful Convictions
[21:01] The Divide Among Medical Professionals
[24:32] Reforming the Legal System to Prevent Wrongful Convictions
[27:24] The Robert Robertson Case: A Cautionary Tale
[31:15] The Dangers of Overdiagnosis in Child Abuse
[33:23] The Tension Between Science and Law
*RESOURCES*
- Visit http://www.unshakentruth.com for more episodes and resources
- Learn more about wrongful convictions and how you can help
Contact: unshakentruth76@gmail.com
*TAGS*
#WrongfulConvictions #ShakenBabySyndrome #ForensicScience #JusticeReform #LegalReform #CriminalJustice #Innocence #MedicalMalpractice #UnshakenTruth
*Key improvements made:*
- Added compelling episode title and opening hook
- Structured guest bio for credibility
- Reformatted for better readability with clear sections
- Added visual elements (emojis) for sound bites
- Included actionable "What You'll Learn" section
- Added hashtags for social media discoverability
- Created urgency and emotional connection in the description
Photo credits: Wisconsin Innocence Project University of Wisconsin Photo of Robert Roberson by Iiana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project Family of Robert Roberson Dallas Morning News D Magazine Wall Street Journal Rep. John Bucy Music Credits: TYLXP8OKYKWE2LTK 5IX02NLL8KHJEJNTShow More
FOLLOW US:
Josh Burns and Andrew Roark were both falsely accused of child abuse based on the debunked “Shaken Baby Syndrome” hypothesis. Both men were exonerated in the same week of November 2024. Since then, Josh and Andrew have been actively advocating for others falsely accused under this flawed, non-scientific theory.
Josh testified before the Texas House of Representatives Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on behalf of Robert Roberson, a Texas man on death row convicted based on the same shaken baby hypothesis. Andrew was recently featured in the Dallas Morning News. Both men were featured in a recent podcast about Mr. Roberson’s case by Dateline NBC with Lester Holt called The Last Appeal.
Follow the Unshaken Truth Podcast as we focus on the debunked shaken baby syndrome hypothesis, related junk science, and false allegations and convictions of child abuse. We will examine the intersections between the justice system and the medical community in determining innocence or guilt, and speak with guests from many different backgrounds, including elected officials, subject matter experts, exonerees, attorneys, advocacy groups, and more.
Torn Family Inc. was founded by Josh Burns’ friends and family after they witnessed the damage that the junk science of Shaken Baby Syndrome can inflict on innocent people.
Now that Josh’s conviction has been vacated due to the efforts of the Michigan Innocence Clinic, he has joined the Torn Family team. Torn Family seeks to educate the public and to lobby for legislative changes to reform the processes that are responsible for these injustices.
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