The Execution Of Mary

It is estimated that 11,500 - 20,000 Americans are incarcerated that are most probably innocent. Of those, most are black, and very few are female. But one female who’s innocence has always come into question is Mary Surratt, the alleged conspirator to assassinate President Lincoln. She was never afforded access to counsel to truly defend her charges. As a result, she was found guilty and hung. Back then the thought of hanging a women was unheard of. Many allege she was guilty as charged, but others believe she was set up. What do you think? Listen in as we discuss this and you decide. Guilty or not?