The Death Row Case That Changed America Forever

This chilling prison story reveals a shocking potential miscarriage of justice. Charles Mamou sits on death row with no physical evidence tying him to the crime scene. No fingerprints. No footprints. No weapon. The only evidence? Testimony from witnesses involved in a drug deal that night-witnesses who were never charged and whose phone records suggest they lied on the stand.

The victim's body was found in a remote location that even police described as difficult to find-yet one of the key witnesses worked for Orkin on that very side of town. A shell casing was discovered, but it could never be definitively tied to any weapon, and no weapon was ever recovered.

Even more disturbing? A letter written by the prosecution's 'star' witness-never shown to the jury-states: "I'm glad you didn't tell me shit about that cause I don't wanna know shit, I feel better off that way."

Charles Mamou has waited over 20 years for justice. He's not asking for special treatment-just a thorough investigation into his case, including critical evidence that was never shared with his defense, like trace evidence obtained in a rape kit.

We need your help. Please sign the letter urging the Harris County District Attorney's Office to reopen this case and ensure that all evidence is examined.

If you would like to write to Charles Mamou JR. you can write to him here:

Charles Mamou 999333
Polunsky Unit 12-CD-53
3872 South FM 350
Livingston, TX 77351

Please sign his petition that is located here: https://walkinthoseshoes.com/category/charles-mamou/

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00:00:00 - Content Warning & Show Introduction
Language advisory. Host Jason Boss introduces "Behind the Bars" and its mission to uncover prison stories.

00:00:29 - The Unseen Realities of Incarceration
Overview of isolation, survival, and humanity in prisons worldwide.

00:01:05 - Case Introduction: Charles Mamu Jr.
Host outlines Mamu’s 25-year solitary confinement and the disputed 1998 Houston drug deal shootout.

00:01:42 - Crime Scene & Racial Bias Allegations
Details of the deaths of Terence Gibson and Mary Kush; all-white jury concerns.

00:02:21 - Trial Inconsistencies & Evidence Gaps
Prosecution’s reliance on character attacks over concrete evidence.

00:03:01 - Prosecutorial Tactics & Johnny Holmes’ Legacy
Harris County DA’s history of aggressive death penalty pursuits and withheld evidence.

00:03:32 - Charles Mamu’s Background
Mamu’s upbringing, struggles, and community reputation as a non-violent helper.

00:04:53 - Community Testimonials
Witness accounts from Sunset residents and friends defending Mamu’s character.

00:06:00 - The Botched Drug Deal Revisited
Narrative of the robbery attempt, shootout, and Mamu’s escape to Fondren apartments.

00:07:06 - Investigative Failures & Hidden Evidence
Unpursued cell phone records, undisclosed rape kit results, and trace evidence neglect.

00:08:42 - Prosecution’s Misleading Narrative
DA’s false claims of sexual assault despite exculpatory rape kit findings.

00:09:49 - Evidence Tampering Concerns (2019)
Mysterious removal of biological evidence from HPD property room.

00:10:28 - Brother’s Perspective: Chris Mamu
Personal anecdotes about Charles’ mentorship and protective nature.

00:11:41 - Lingering Injustice & Family Plea
Mamu Sr.’s emotional appeal and the irreversible toll of wrongful conviction.

00:12:30 - Poetic Interlude: "Scales of Justice"
Musical reflection on truth, corruption, and a father’s sacrifice.

00:15:46 - Call to Action: Support Behind the Bars
Host explains the need for Patreon support to fund unreleased interviews and editing.

00:16:39 - Closing Gratitude & Outro
Final thanks to viewers and outro music.