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:
Unshaken Truth with Exoneree Audrey Edmunds
* How outdated medical theories like Shaken Baby Syndrome continue to send innocent people to prison
* The psychological and emotional toll of maintaining innocence while serving time
* What it takes to survive and preserve your identity in a hostile prison environment
* The ripple effects of wrongful conviction on families and children
* Why scientific integrity in courtrooms isn't just a legal issue—it's a human rights issue
* Practical ways to support wrongful conviction reform and prevent future injustices
* The reentry challenges exonerees face after years of wrongful imprisonment
KEY TIMESTAMPS
* *00:00* - Introduction: Setting the Stage
* *03:43* - The Day Everything Changed: The Accusation
* *09:56* - Inside the System: Daily Life Behind Bars
* *10:59* - A Mother's Agony: Separation from Family
* *14:29* - Survival Strategy: Maintaining Identity in Prison
* *17:00* - The Burden of Innocence: When Truth Isn't Enough
* *19:07* - Finding Strength: Faith and Resilience in the Darkest Times
* *21:04* - The Legal Battle: Years of Fighting and Waiting
* *23:34* - Freedom at Last: The Moment of Exoneration
* *25:11* - Starting Over: Rebuilding Life After 11 Years
* *26:50* - Turning Pain into Purpose: Advocacy Work
* *28:24* - The Real Cost: Understanding the Human Impact
* *30:08* - The Power of Story: Creating Systemic Change
* *33:09* - Moving Forward with Hope
TAKE ACTION
1. *Educate Yourself* - Learn about the science behind Shaken Baby Syndrome and other contested forensic methods
2. *Support Reform* - Connect with organizations like the Innocence Project fighting wrongful convictions
3. *Spread Awareness* - Share this episode with anyone in law, medicine, childcare, or criminal justice
4. *Advocate Locally* - Push for scientific review standards in your state's criminal proceedings
5. *Listen to Stories* - Wrongful conviction survivors need their voices amplified
KEYWORDS
Wrongful Conviction | Shaken Baby Syndrome | Junk Science | Justice Reform | Exoneration | Legal System | Innocence Project | Child Abuse Cases | Forensic Science | Criminal Justice Reform | Prison Life | Reentry | Advocacy
http://www.unshakentruth.com
_Reach out at_mailto:unshakentruth76@gmail.com
Photo Credits: Robert Roberson photos by Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project Wisconsin Innocence Project Audrey Edmunds| Family of Robert Roberson | Dallas Morning News | D Magazine | Wall Street Journal | Rep. John Bucy
Music Credits: PMDZEWAAP63R6Z6W AMQ9WMJW4HETE166Show 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:
Unshaken Truth with Exoneree Audrey Edmunds
* How outdated medical theories like Shaken Baby Syndrome continue to send innocent people to prison
* The psychological and emotional toll of maintaining innocence while serving time
* What it takes to survive and preserve your identity in a hostile prison environment
* The ripple effects of wrongful conviction on families and children
* Why scientific integrity in courtrooms isn't just a legal issue—it's a human rights issue
* Practical ways to support wrongful conviction reform and prevent future injustices
* The reentry challenges exonerees face after years of wrongful imprisonment
KEY TIMESTAMPS
* *00:00* - Introduction: Setting the Stage
* *03:43* - The Day Everything Changed: The Accusation
* *09:56* - Inside the System: Daily Life Behind Bars
* *10:59* - A Mother's Agony: Separation from Family
* *14:29* - Survival Strategy: Maintaining Identity in Prison
* *17:00* - The Burden of Innocence: When Truth Isn't Enough
* *19:07* - Finding Strength: Faith and Resilience in the Darkest Times
* *21:04* - The Legal Battle: Years of Fighting and Waiting
* *23:34* - Freedom at Last: The Moment of Exoneration
* *25:11* - Starting Over: Rebuilding Life After 11 Years
* *26:50* - Turning Pain into Purpose: Advocacy Work
* *28:24* - The Real Cost: Understanding the Human Impact
* *30:08* - The Power of Story: Creating Systemic Change
* *33:09* - Moving Forward with Hope
TAKE ACTION
1. *Educate Yourself* - Learn about the science behind Shaken Baby Syndrome and other contested forensic methods
2. *Support Reform* - Connect with organizations like the Innocence Project fighting wrongful convictions
3. *Spread Awareness* - Share this episode with anyone in law, medicine, childcare, or criminal justice
4. *Advocate Locally* - Push for scientific review standards in your state's criminal proceedings
5. *Listen to Stories* - Wrongful conviction survivors need their voices amplified
KEYWORDS
Wrongful Conviction | Shaken Baby Syndrome | Junk Science | Justice Reform | Exoneration | Legal System | Innocence Project | Child Abuse Cases | Forensic Science | Criminal Justice Reform | Prison Life | Reentry | Advocacy
http://www.unshakentruth.com
_Reach out at_mailto:unshakentruth76@gmail.com
Photo Credits: Robert Roberson photos by Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project Wisconsin Innocence Project Audrey Edmunds| Family of Robert Roberson | Dallas Morning News | D Magazine | Wall Street Journal | Rep. John Bucy
Music Credits: PMDZEWAAP63R6Z6W AMQ9WMJW4HETE166Show 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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