The Case
Media Coverage
Our family tragedy and my wrongful conviction have been covered for four decades. Television and film, press, and radio — gathered here in one place.
Featured Full Episode 48 Hours Mystery — “The Whole Truth” CBS’s full investigation into my wrongful conviction. Watch on Pluto TV → -
24:52 Podcast The Chat Show with David McGillivray (Ep.26) - Bruce Lisker May 12, 2021 -
1:39 Film Survivor's Guide to Prison — Trailer Feb 23, 2018 -
1:59 CBS LA Settles in Wrongful Conviction Suit Jan 19, 2016 -
34:34 9th Circuit Court Hearing on Qualified Immunity Feb 12, 2015 - 3:38 CBS 48 Hours Mystery - Teaser Oct 16, 2010
- 2:33 CBS 48 Hours Mystery - Sneak Peek Oct 14, 2010
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4:19 CBS 48 Hours Mystery - Sensory Overload Oct 13, 2010 -
1:10 CBS 48 Hours Mystery - Reporter's Notebook Oct 13, 2010 -
7:47 CBS Lisker Meets Two of the Jurors Who Convicted Him Oct 13, 2010 -
1:50 CBS Jim Gavin: An Unlikely Hero Oct 13, 2010 -
2:09 KCAL 9 Lisker in Limbo Mar 1, 2010 -
0:31 KCAL 9 Murder Charge Dismissed Sep 21, 2009 -
1:54 FOX 11 Murder Charge Dropped Sep 21, 2009 -
2:40 LA Times Narrated Case Slideshow Sep 1, 2009 -
0:29 KCAL 9 Lisker to Be Retried in Mother's Murder Aug 22, 2009 -
2:00 FOX 11 Prosecutors Undecided on Appeal Aug 16, 2009 -
1:41 CBS Judge Explains Lisker's Release Terms Aug 16, 2009 -
1:53 ABC Lisker, Freed from Jail, Back in Court Aug 16, 2009 -
0:26 KCAL 9 The Lisker Murder: Journey to Freedom Aug 13, 2009 -
2:08 ABC Man Convicted in Mom's Murder Freed Aug 13, 2009 -
1:36 KTLA 5 The Path to Freedom: Murder Sentence Overturned Aug 13, 2009
Selected newspaper coverage and case reporting, 1985–2017. Each opens an archived copy of the original article.
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LAPD settlements soar as officials close the books on high-profile lawsuits against police officers - William J Genego (Obituary)
- L.A. to pay total of $24 million in wrongful conviction settlements
- L.A. set to settle with man wrongfully convicted of killing mother
- Suit against ex-LAPD detectives can proceed
- Judge rejects motion to put Bruce Lisker back in prison
- Jerry Brown's office accused of playing politics over freed inmate
- Leave Lisker alone
- Brown's office reconsidering motion seeking to send Lisker back to prison
- Bruce Lisker should be sent back to prison, state prosecutors say
- Bruce Lisker files suit alleging that LAPD detectives framed him
- Letting go of Lisker
- Bruce Lisker won't be retried for 1983 slaying of his mother
- D.A. to retry Lisker in mother's 1983 slaying
- State won't appeal Lisker case
- Lisker's 'surreal' return to society
- After 26 years, bail for Lisker
- With murder conviction overturned, Bruce Lisker is slated for release
- Judge overturns Bruce Lisker's conviction in 1983 killing of his mother
- Lisker denied parole for ninth time
- Man wrongfully convicted in mother's 1983 slaying, jurist says
- Private detective faults defense in Lisker killing case
- Jury rejects LAPD retaliation lawsuit
- Officer testifies in LAPD retaliation case
- Supreme Court denies Lisker's bid for freedom
- Lisker denied bail while murder case is appealed
- Lisker's lawyers petition for bail
- Convicted murderer denied parole
- Man's bid to void conviction hits detour
- Judge won't block inmate's bid for freedom
- Judge chipped away at Lisker evidence
- Judge recommends Lisker's claim proceed
- Lisker agrees to waive parole hearing
- Attorneys in Lisker case clash over evidence
- Ex-Lisker juror couldn't stay away
- Lisker's admissions of guilt recounted
- Witnesses challenge Lisker evidence
- Blood drops inconclusive, expert says
- Officer was told to cut probe short
- Prosecutor in Lisker case concedes some doubts
- Bratton enters Lisker's legal battle
- Informant's past shadows his testimony from '85 murder trial
- Sight lines at murder scene reexamined
- Sergeant claims cover-up by LAPD
- Shoe print at crime scene not Lisker's, FBI confirms
- U.S. judge grants hearing in murder case
- FBI will examine Lisker case
- Detective accused of misconduct to retire
- Halt to murder case probed
- Jurors now fear they knew too little
- The evidence seemed overwhelming against Bruce Lisker — but was justice served?
- City settles LAPD officer's lawsuit for $1.25 million
- Father's pleas rejected — killer gets 16-year term for slaying his mother
- Son, 20, convicted of mother's 1983 slaying
Radio broadcasts, interviews, and podcasts, 2009–2025. Press play to listen right here.
- Listen at Source →
The Innocence Center: 'For The Innocent' - Jim Gavin, Scott Glover, Matt Lait - Listen at Source →
The Innocence Center: 'For The Innocent' - with Bruce Lisker - Check out Behavior Bitches →
BEHAVIOR BITCHES: 3. In at 17 Years Old, Out at 44 - Check out Behavior Bitches → BEHAVIOR BITCHES: 2. Still Locked Up… Life on the Inside
- Check out Behavior Bitches → BEHAVIOR BITCHES: 1. Wrongfully Convicted for Killing My Mother
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Conscious & Carefree - Listen on NPR →
Settlement Reached, Lisker v City of Los Angeles - Visit The Sharin' Hour →
The Sharin' Hour: Life in Prison - Chris Ryan's website →
Tangentially Speaking -
Real Estate Podcast - Visit KPFK 90.7 FM →
Background Briefing - Visit Bill Handel @ KFI 640 AM →
Erin Moriarty, 48 Hours Mystery (CBS) - KCRW 89.9 FM →
LA Observed - Visit KPCC 89.3 FM →
Reflections on the Case - Visit KPCC 89.3 FM → Murder Charge Finally Dropped
- Visit KPCC 89.3 FM → Bruce's Impending Release from Prison