FFP 31: From Father to Felon: The Making of a Wrongful Conviction - Part 1

🎧 Podcast Summary:

In this heart-wrenching episode of Fractured Families, host Charity sits down with Todd, a father serving a 25-year sentence after being wrongfully convicted of sexual abuse during a high-conflict custody battle. What began as a simple request for extended summer visitation turned into a nightmare of false allegations, legal bias, and systemic failure. Todd shares how his ex-wife, a former sheriff's deputy, used her connections to manipulate the investigation, weaponized the children, and ultimately orchestrated a narrative that led to his conviction, despite evidence, supportive testimony, and an overturned CPS determination. Now awaiting his appeal in the Idaho Supreme Court, Todd speaks out from prison about the corruption that shattered his life and the resilience that keeps him going.

📌 Talking Points:

• Todd’s background and custody modification request
• The timeline of false allegations post-filing for summer visitation
• How his ex-wife’s law enforcement ties influenced the investigation
• Testimony from adult stepchildren and the manipulation involved
• The failure of Child Protective Services and the overturned CPS finding
• The role of mental illness, coercion, and projection in Todd’s ex-wife's behavior
• The trial: lack of physical evidence, ignored inconsistencies, and judicial bias
• The emotional toll on Todd’s older children and their support today
• How Todd is coping in prison and the hope tied to his upcoming appeal
• Systemic issues: prosecutorial misconduct, perjury, and ambition in the courtroom

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• False allegations can be weaponized in custody battles—particularly by individuals with insider access to the justice system.
• Family court and criminal court are dangerously interconnected when bias, power, and manipulation override due process.
• Even when CPS findings are overturned, criminal proceedings may still proceed, ignoring critical exculpatory evidence.
• Mental health history, coercive tactics, and a need for control often play major roles in alienation and wrongful accusations.
• The justice system can fail the innocent—especially when the system values conviction rates over truth.
• Support networks, family bonds, and legal advocacy are essential for survival and potential exoneration.

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