Graduation Night
- Jan 14, 2026
- 42:08
- Full Episode
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<p>When a woman attempts to connect with old neighborhood friends on Facebook, she has no idea it will dredge up a shocking, long buried truth. Keith Morrison reports.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
A Facebook post leads to the exoneration of two wrongfully convicted brothers after 25 years in prison for a murder they didn't commit.
Key points
- The Miracle of Facebook. A simple Facebook post leads to a shocking truth about a murder case.
- A 22 Year Mystery. Old friends reunite through Facebook, uncovering a long-buried truth about a murder.
- The Fight for Justice. A group of friends embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind a wrongful conviction.
- The Courtroom Battle Begins. Tommy and Ray Hires enter the courtroom, fighting for their innocence after 25 years.
- The Judge's Decision. After a tense hearing, the judge rules in favor of the Hires brothers, granting them relief.
- A Mixed Blessing. Though released on bond, the Hires brothers still face the threat of retrial for murder.
Episode highlights
- A 22 Year MysteryOld friends reunite through Facebook, uncovering a long-buried truth about a murder.“A 22 year mystery until Facebook helped old friends find each other and justice.”0:41Jan 14, 2026
- The Fight for JusticeA group of friends embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind a wrongful conviction.“Together they uncovered an almost unbelievable truth.”0:53Jan 14, 2026
- The Courtroom Battle BeginsTommy and Ray Hires enter the courtroom, fighting for their innocence after 25 years.“It was pins and needles. I mean, it was our life.”24:36Jan 14, 2026
- The Judge's DecisionAfter a tense hearing, the judge rules in favor of the Hires brothers, granting them relief.“This evidence meets all the requirements for this court to grant the requested relief by the defendant.”31:00Jan 14, 2026
- A Mixed BlessingThough released on bond, the Hires brothers still face the threat of retrial for murder.“But Tommy and Ray Hires were merely men on bail, awaiting trial for murder.”32:24Jan 14, 2026
- Case DismissedThe prosecution moves to dismiss the case against the Hires brothers, giving them their lives back.“It's not often you get to give somebody their lives back.”37:52Jan 14, 2026
- A Heartbreaking EndTragedy strikes as Tommy Hires dies, followed by his brother Ray's suicide years later.“In November 2021, Tommy Hires died of a heart attack.”41:45Jan 14, 2026
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Tension
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