Examined: The Backfire Effect

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About Examined: Overlooked cases that never got the real investigation they deserved. Each season features deeply reported stories about crime, punishment, and the people inside the criminal legal system.  Nearly 40 years ago, in the parking lot of a community college in Port Huron, Michigan, a 20-year-old student named Scott Macklem was shot dead in broad daylight. His murder shocked the community. It made no sense. The police quickly found their suspect. There was only one problem: the man said he was nowhere near the scene of the crime. And he could prove it. In Examined: The Backfire Effect, journalist Josie D...

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Recent episodes

  • Episode 3: The NinjaSep 21, 2026 · 35 min
  • Episode 2: The HypnotistSep 14, 2026 · 43 min
  • Episode 1: The Good CopSep 14, 2026 · 32 min
  • Trailer: The Backfire EffectSep 8, 2026 · 3 min
  • Lost Hills is Becoming ExaminedSep 4, 2026 · 2 min
  • Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an ArtistAug 25, 2026 · 40 min
  • Deep Cover: The Family Man | The RaidMay 18, 2026 · 37 min
  • Preview: The Pain of OthersApr 14, 2026 · 5 min
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