Introducing: Crying Wolf

Murder in Miami

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True Crime, Society & Culture

4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2025

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Hi, Murder in Miami listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Crying Wolf!

Crying Wolf: Crying Wolf is a gripping true crime podcast that follows the story of Lee Harris, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to 90 years in prison after a coerced confession. In prison, he formed a deep bond with fellow inmate Robert, who vowed to clear Lee's name. After two decades of relentless effort, exposing corrupt detectives, prison informants, and with the help of a determined pro bono defense attorney, Robert succeeded. In 2023, Lee walked free—only to die suddenly a few months later.

This podcast delves into the chilling legacy of Detective Richard Zuley, notorious for extracting false confessions, and the deep-seated corruption that plagues Chicago’s justice system. With Lee gone, Robert is determined to continue the fight, exposing the city’s dark history and pursuing justice for the wrongfully convicted. Join us as we unravel a story of friendship, betrayal, and the quest for redemption.

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0:00.0	Chicago, 1989.
0:05.1	White victim, female, pretty, wealthy.
0:09.6	A white woman's murder shocks the city.
0:12.4	A black man from the project comes forward with information about the case.
0:16.6	He says the police are his friends.
0:18.7	But out of nowhere, he goes from star witness to prime suspect.
0:24.3	And then that's it.
0:26.1	They turn on it.
0:30.7	The system is hungry for a conviction.
0:33.5	Lee Harris is sentenced to 90 years.
0:36.6	I got 90 years for killing somebody I have never seen.
0:41.7	Behind bars, Lee finds an unlikely ally in his celly, Robert.
0:46.8	The pair are like chalk and cheese.
0:48.7	There's no way their past would ever cross on the outside.
0:52.5	But as a fellow inmate, Robert sees through the lies and
0:55.6	vows to do the unthinkable. Clear Lee's name. This is a prepaid collect call from an inmate at
1:03.2	Pontiac, correct small something. If you're with me, you're golden. I'll take care of you.
1:09.2	I'm going to be with you. You stuck with me for life.
1:12.3	Together, they waged a 20-year war against Chicago's darkest corners.
1:17.2	Corrupt detectives, jailhouse informants, an entire system built on fear.
1:23.0	Lee's mouth was Lee's downfall, along with dirty cops that knew they could manipulate Lee.
1:27.8	They got the wrong guy. They arrested the wrong person. How he was interrogated the techniques.
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