I Was Arrested for a Murder I Didn’t Commit… I Spent 21 Years in Prison | Naeem Miller

Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick

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4.8 • 743 Ratings

🗓️ 20 April 2026

⏱️ 94 minutes

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Summary

Naeem Miller joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of being sentenced to decades in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit, ultimately spending 21 years locked up in New Jersey state prison before winning a new trial and being found not guilty. Despite having a good upbringing, Nieem talks about wanting more, getting pulled into the streets, and becoming feared in the drug game at a young age. In this episode, he breaks down how corrupt cops allegedly set him up for a murder charge in his early 20s, what life was really like serving over two decades behind bars, and how he never stopped fighting to prove his innocence. Nieem also shares the moment he finally beat the case, walked free, and the lessons he learned after losing 21 years of his life. _____________________________________________ #WrongfulConviction #TrueCrime #MurderCase #PrisonStory #Exonerated #JusticeSystem #Innocent #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Naeem Miller: https://www.instagram.com/flyguyna_/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From the Streets to a Murder Charge (Full Story) 01:00 Growing Up in North New Jersey 02:00 Family Background & Upbringing 03:40 Values from Parents & Early Influence 05:40 Chasing Money & Material Lifestyle 08:30 Entering the Streets & First Hustles 11:00 Early Drug Dealing Experiences 16:00 Hustler Mentality & Fast Money 20:00 Drug Money & Block Culture 22:30 Law Enforcement & Corruption Claims 27:00 Setup & Murder Charge Explained 35:00 First Day in Prison & Reality Hits 41:00 Prison Survival & Violence Behind Bars 47:00 Reputation, Respect & Street Politics 54:00 Facing 30 Years in Prison 59:00 Life Behind Bars: Lessons Learned 01:05:00 Transformation & Personal Growth 01:09:00 Hope, Family & Staying Strong 01:13:00 Fighting the Case & Legal Battle 01:18:00 Release & Rebuilding Life After Prison 01:24:00 Advice for the Next Generation _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	My reputation was I ain't played.
0:02.5	I loved it being a bug, a goon.
0:06.0	I was able to see what I was seeing,
0:09.0	where most would never see.
0:11.2	I didn't have plans on being no working, man.
0:13.6	I wanted to be a dope dealer.
0:15.4	With the game give you and what the game take from you
0:17.8	is what you asked for.
0:19.2	The game asks for 21 out of me.
0:21.5	Streets called me Nigh Nitty, aka Noghazin.
0:24.9	Dead 21 years in Trenton State prison.
0:28.3	State convicted me 30 with a 30 with a 7 with an 85 running wild.
0:32.9	Spanked them.
0:34.1	Got back in court spanked on him again.
0:36.8	All counts cleared.
0:38.4	Free me.
0:39.5	Naeem Miller talks about growing up with a good upbringing,
0:42.7	getting pulled into the streets,
0:44.2	being set up for a murder charge in his early 20s,
0:47.3	serving 21 years in New Jersey State Prison,
0:50.4	and how he eventually beat the case and was found not guilty.
1:01.3	North, New Jersey, Southside.
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