Chapter 7 | I Lost It

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10/26/22 • 67 min

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Chapter 7 of 9

Leo Schofield grapples with a devastating legal decision, and the intensity of his feelings towards Jeremy Scott. But he soon learns that Jeremy has more to say. Leo is granted another hearing, and Jeremy testifies once again. This time, he tells a different story.

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Chapter 7 of 9

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Bone Valley - Chapter 7 | I Lost It

Transcript Summary

In the gripping episode titled "Chapter 7 | I Lost It," Jeremy's tangled web of deceit and changing stories continues to unravel. As investigators press him about his fingerprints in the car and his ever-shifting companions, Jeremy confesses to stealing stereo systems and delves into a shocking tangent about a cab driver murder. Despite the investigators' skepticism, Jeremy sends a letter confessing to Mrs. Scofield's murder and all the killings in Polk County. On the stand, Jeremy's credibility is questioned, but he sticks to his story of approaching Michelle Scofield at a gas station, revealing crucial details. He confesses to her murder, claiming influence from Prosecutor John Aguero. Confronted with graphic evidence, Jeremy's emotions intensify, but a supposed recantation is met with debate. Providing intricate details of his actions leading up to the murder, Jeremy's confession aligns with crime scene evidence and corroborating accounts. However, discrepancies arise regarding the gas station name and covering Michelle's body. Leo's daughter, Ashley, experiences an emotional response, and Jeremy's confession becomes crucial evidence in Leo's case. Amidst spiritual battles fought in the "War Room" at the correctional institution, Leo contemplates seeking justice against Jeremy. Yet, as Leo learns about Jeremy's troubled past, he begins to empathize with him and prays for forgiveness. Jeremy's refusal to cooperate with Pat McKenna and the state investigators, perhaps influenced by his difficult prison circumstances, further complicates the case. This captivating episode delves deep into the true-crime world, weaving together contradictions, confessions, and an evolving perception of justice.

Transcript

Speaker 100:00:02.080

There's this room at Hearty Correctional Institution, in a building where religious services are held. It's a tiny room, maybe five by eight feet, a closet, really, but the inmates call it the war Room. This is where we do war spiritual warfare. The walls are cinderblock painted prison gray.

Speaker 100:00:22.719

There are two stools to kneel on during prayer, and thin wooden strips line the walls where inmates can