#347 Maggie Freleng with Talalelei "TJ" Edwards

Wrongful Conviction

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True Crime

4.6 • 5.7K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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In May 2001, Talalelei “TJ” Edwards, his wife and son were sharing an Anchorage, AK apartment with a woman named Melissa along with Melissa’s 1 year old son, Derrick. Talalelei often watched the boys on the days when other sitters were not available. On the morning of May 8, Derrick slept for a few hours until Talalelei noticed his odd breathing. Trained in child caregiving, Talalelei responded by blowing air on the child’s face, and performing CPR. When he did not respond, Talalelei took Derrick to the hospital. He passed away later that night. Based on the now discredited science of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Talalelei was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Maggie talks to Talalelei "TJ" Edwards, Salome Inoke, Talalelei's sister, and Bill Oberly, Talalelei's attorney.

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1:40.9	In 2004, Tala Lale Edwards, a young father and husband living in Anchorage, Alaska,
1:47.2	was accused of killing a one-year-old child who was in his care. TJ was adamant he was innocent.
1:54.4	He loved children and was known to be a great father to his own sons.
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