Crooked Tree: A West Memphis 3 Podcast

Welcome to this long-form podcast series on one of the most controversial and heavily debated true crime cases in American history: the West Memphis Three. In this series, Paul Day — victim advocate, evidence researcher, and longtime friend of the Byers family — teams up with Kristin Rich, a criminologist and victim advocate who has immersed herself in the case for years. Together, they embark on an in-depth journey that tells the story from the victims’ perspective. Focusing on the three eight-year-old boys — Christopher Byers, Michael Moore, and Stevie Branch — whose lives were tragically cut short on May 5, 1993, in West Memphis, Arkansas, Paul and Kristin draw on their extensive research, personal connections to the families, and deep knowledge of the victims’ personalities, family dynamics, and the West Memphis community. This series delivers fresh perspectives, previously undiscussed details, and thoughtful analysis that challenges surface-level narratives. Expect detailed timelines, evidence discussions, family insights, and open conversation as the hosts carefully unpack what happened that spring afternoon in 1993 — and why things were not as they first appeared. Whether you’re new to the West Memphis Three case or have followed it for years, this respectful, victim-focused series offers a compelling and meticulously researched re-examination. New episodes will continue building the most comprehensive account to date. Recommended prior viewing/listening: The groundbreaking documentary Paradise LostExplore the full case files at the Callahan WM3 website Subscribe now and join Paul and Kristin for what promises to be an epic, long-running exploration of truth, justice, and the events surrounding the murders of Christopher Byers, Michael Moore, and Stevie Branch.