In this episode of Burden of Proof: True Crime Uncovered, host Chris Burden revisits one of Ohio’s most heartbreaking and controversial cases — the 1982 murders of Annette Cooper and Todd Schultz.

What began as the story of two young lovers full of promise turned into a community’s worst nightmare. Their brutal killings shocked Logan, Ohio, and sparked an investigation that quickly unraveled into one of the state’s most infamous wrongful convictions. For years, Dale Johnston sat on death row for a crime he did not commit, while the true killers walked free.

Through twists of injustice, advancements in forensic science, and the persistence of investigators, the truth finally came to light. This episode explores the devastating impact of a flawed system, the resilience of families seeking answers, and the long-delayed justice that eventually revealed the real perpetrators.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The tragic disappearance and discovery of Annette and Todd
• How a wrongful conviction shattered lives and divided a community
• The flaws in the justice system that put an innocent man on death row
• The forensic breakthroughs that finally solved the case
• Reflections on resilience, accountability, and justice delayed

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