The Case of Shareef Cousin

The Case of Shareef Cousin

Louisiana Unfiltered · 2025-04-03

In this episode Jim Chapman joins Kiran Chawla as they break down the 1995 shooting of Michael Gerardi, the subsequent conviction of Shareef Cousin in the murder and the turn of events that would release Cousin from prison.

Timestamps
07:19 A Shocking Turn of Events
07:58 Investigating the Murder
11:26 Eyewitness Reliability Issues
13:37 Trial and Testimony
16:07 The Verdict
20:19 A Historic Sentencing
22:41 Appeals and Reversals
23:08 Dismissing the Case
24:20 Cousin After Prison
28:38 A Return to Crime

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