Isaac “Ike” Gaston was a dead ringer for Gutierrez’s composite, and he lived within a mile of the crime. He also had a long criminal history spanning some 40 years which included violence - such as assault, burglary, robbery, and sexual misconduct with a minor. Even while Gaston was awaiting sentencing for another charge in county jail, he assaulted four correctional officers in a vile way. 10 years ago, we only had Isaac's picture, and no other information. But thanks to a few social media leads, we learned his name and later discovered his identity, and subsequent police reports related to tips for Gaston. As for how he was cleared of the murder, that's anyone's guess. Tune in to Season 3 of Snow Files when we explore alternative suspects that were never revealed at the trial.Music:YouTube Audio Library:https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song:Black Moons, The 126ersDisplaced, Robert RuthSupport DocumentsLeads: 25-A27-A29-A34-A107-A160-ANewspaper Articles:Pantagraph 1973-1994Graphics: Route from N. and S. Roosevelt to Clark Oil & Gutierrez Composite Compared to Gaston (1989)

Bruce, Tam and Lesley discuss alternative suspect Isaac "Ike" Gaston.Isaac “Ike” Gaston was a dead ringer for Gutierrez’s composite, and he lived within a mile of the crime. He also had a long criminal history spanning some 40 years which included violence - such as assault, burglary, robbery, and sexual misconduct with a minor. Even while Gaston was awaiting sentencing for another charge in county jail, he assaulted four correctional officers in a vile way. 10 years ago, we only had Isaac's picture, and no other information. But thanks to a few social media leads, we learned his name and later discovered his identity, and subsequent police reports related to tips for Gaston. As for how he was cleared of the murder, that's anyone's guess. Tune in to Season 3 of Snow Files when we explore alternative suspects that were never revealed at the trial.Music Credits:Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/Ghosts Everywhere, ExperiaYouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersThe Lone Woodlouse - Rachel K. CollierSupport DocumentsLeads: 25-A27-A29-A34-A107-A160-ANewspaper Articles:Pantagraph 1973-1994Graphics: Route from N. and S. Roosevelt to Clark Oil & Gutierrez Composite Compared to Gaston (1989)

A pop up podcast about a miraculous discovery by one of Jamie's best friends over two decades after the crime . Is it coincidence? Serendipity? We want to know what you think!Music:YouTube Audio Library:https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song:Black Moons, The 126ersSunday Morning Sermon, Duke Herrington

In August of 1991, just five months after the murder of young gas station attendant Bill Little, a string of other gas station robberies plagued Bloomington. Jeff Miller and Jeff Durbin colluded to rob gas stations together with a gun, for petty sums of cash. Durbin was the getaway driver, and planned to use doctored cab driver’s log sheets to evade detection. Miller chose an Adam’s Family Halloween mask. Regardless, Miller was identified by people who knew him when he behaved erratically after the last robbery, and the two eventually confessed, being sentenced to 38 years behind bars between the two. These known, convicted, and self-admitted robbers were never seriously investigated for the strikingly similar robbery and murder of Bill Little. Listen to hear how they avoided prosecution for Jamie’s case, and the ominous remarks made by one of them, after coming face to face with Jamie, post conviction.

Join co-hosts Bruce, Lesley, Tam and Ray as they discuss the "Jeff's" in depth. An extra long episode for you listening pleasure. We also start with Bruce and Ray's thoughts on the Bible Story episode because they were unable to join us on the pop up episode. Lot's of interesting theories and laughs in this one!In August of 1991, just five months after the murder of young gas station attendant Bill Little, a string of other gas station robberies plagued Bloomington. Jeff Miller and Jeff Durbin colluded to rob gas stations together with a gun, for petty sums of cash. Durbin was the getaway driver, and planned to use doctored cab driver’s log sheets to evade detection. Miller chose an Adam’s Family Halloween mask. Regardless, Miller was identified by people who knew him when he behaved erratically after the last robbery, and the two eventually confessed, being sentenced to 38 years behind bars between the two. These known, convicted, and self-admitted robbers were never seriously investigated for the strikingly similar robbery and murder of Bill Little. Listen to hear how they avoided prosecution for Jamie’s case, and the ominous remarks made by one of them, after coming face to face with Jamie, post conviction.Music:Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/Ghosts Everywhere, ExperiaYouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersThe Lone Woodlouse - Rachel K. CollierSupport Documents:Leads11-12-91: Police report, Jeff Miller's wife; 06-15-93; Crime Stoppers tip - Jeff DurbinNewspaper ArticlesTwin City Man Restarts Effort for Cab LicenseMobile Home Destroyed in FireMobile Home Fire ProbeDurbin-Miller Articles

Jamie was blown away by his Christmas present this year. Six musicians from 6 completely different genres were commissioned to write, compose, and record a song about Jamie. The only information they received was information about Jamie and his case, and they were asked to write a song about whatever aspect or view point resonated with them - whether it was from Jamie's point of view, a supporter's point of view, his family - anything goes. And man, did they really step up to the plate! I can't begin to tell you how wonderful these artists were to work with on this project. They were so in tune, pardon the pun, with Jamie's plight, and our efforts to overturn his wrongful conviction. They were filled with hope for his release, and that has everything to do with you. I have no doubt they garnered material from his support network because the lyrics speak for themselves. Thank you for that. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! You can see pictures of the artists who are not anonymous and read the lyrics on the episode page on SnowFiles.net. All of them are simply amazing. So - for best listening, slap on your headphones - and don't forget to let us know what you think! Lyrics and links to the individual MP3's in the show notes.Lyrics: Snowman (acoustic, soulful)by Anonymous[verse 1]Locked upIt get colder every yearAnd for whatHow the hell did we end up here?No evidence.. no lessons learntNo trial to clear a nameAre we just playing a gameIn a world full of shameAnd as the snow began to fallI could hear the angels calling[chorus]you see truth will always winYou’ll be home once againOh the winter snowWill always show there’s hopeAnd it's like gold. And time will tellSo hold on, your pain is feltThere won’t be no restWe’ll do our bestTo get you home, where you belongOnce again.[verse 2]22 long yearsFar too many tearsIt’s hard to imagine the painYou feel each dayAnd stay, and wait andUp, up all nightIt soon will be, be your time toTo relinquish this painAnd hold your nameAs a symbol of hope andAs the snow begins to fallI can hear the angels calling[chorus][bridge]Locked up, for nothingJustice is comingI said locked up, right here, for nothingJustice, it's here, it's coming[chorus]http://docs.snowfiles.net/jamie-songs/Snowman-Final-Acoustic.mp3=========Lyrics: Justice Shine (pop/country/ukulele)by KelI see a snowman outsidethat’s what they call me insideof this awful placeI did no mistakeit’s so hard to breathewithout familyalthough they’re with mewith their hearts baby[chorus]Yes I know that I’ll hear something goodit will happen this timeNow is the timeAnd I know that I have younow is the timenow is the timebright oh justice shine!And deep down I knowI am not alonethough it’s 22that i’ve been without youI’ll freeze my hands somedaycause i’ll finallyfeel the snowman’s frostwith my fingertips[chorus]I need your strengthyes i feel that you are with mewhat is next?i want to be freeYes I know that I’ll hear something

It's all about the encore! Message from Jamie Snow and all of us at Snow Files Podcast! Thank you SO MUCH for your support - you are truly an amazing group! Music: credits:Auld Lang Syne - One Man Quartet

In 1992, just 11 months after the murder of young Clark Gas Station attendant Bill Little, Kroger Station attendant Derek Brooks was shot in the chest during an armed robbery gone wrong, just 2.6 miles away. Like with Bill, the robber attempted to kill him with two shots to the chest, but the gun jammed. A petty sum of cash was stolen and the assailant fled in a maroon colored coupe, with a female get away driver. After being apprehended that same night, and identified with matching footprints and fingerprints, Maurice Johnson admitted to the crime, was charged with attempted murder and armed robbery, apologized to the victim, and was sentenced to twenty five years in prison. The same officers, detectives, and crime scene technicians worked both cases, and were key trial witnesses against Jamie Snow. They received a tip that Maurice Johnson admitted to the Clark Station robbery and murder. However, we cannot find any documents to suggest Maurice Johnson was ever investigated for Bill Little’s murder.Music:Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersThe Stakeout: Christoffer Moe DitlevsonSupport DocumentsKroger Case FileQuik N EZ Case File1979 Pontiac Bonneville Picshttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790372-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpghttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790374-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpghttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790376-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpgNewspaper Articles/Maps:http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/maurice-newspaper-articles-maps.pdf

Join co-hosts Lesley, Tam and Ray as they discuss the alternative suspect, Maurice Johnson in depth. We go really deep in this discussion! And you can also meet our new Intern, Melinda! So exciting!In 1992, just 11 months after the murder of young Clark Gas Station attendant Bill Little, Kroger Station attendant Derek Brooks was shot in the chest during an armed robbery gone wrong, just 2.6 miles away. Like with Bill, the robber attempted to kill him with two shots to the chest, but the gun jammed. A petty sum of cash was stolen and the assailant fled in a maroon colored coupe, with a female get away driver. After being apprehended that same night, and identified with matching footprints and fingerprints, Maurice Johnson admitted to the crime, was charged with attempted murder and armed robbery, apologized to the victim, and was sentenced to twenty five years in prison. The same officers, detectives, and crime scene technicians worked both cases, and were key trial witnesses against Jamie Snow. They received a tip that Maurice Johnson admitted to the Clark Station robbery and murder. However, we cannot find any documents to suggest Maurice Johnson was ever investigated for Bill Little’s murder.Music:Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersThe Stakeout: Christoffer Moe DitlevsonSupport DocumentsKroger Case FileQuik N EZ Case File1979 Pontiac Bonneville Picshttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790372-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpghttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790374-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpghttp://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/12790376-1979-pontiac-bonneville-std.jpgNewspaper Articles/Maps:http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP43-Sorry-Derek/maurice-newspaper-articles-maps.pdf

Jamie really enjoyed participating in this great ZOOM discussion Saturday afternoon with family and supporters. We talked about alternative suspects, Jamie's case updates, 8000 missing documents, and Ray - who will now forever be known as the FOIA sensei. We hope you enjoy our first Snow & Tell Zoom as much as we did and we want to thank everyone for joining us! We appreciate all of you more than you know. And don't forget, Peace and Justice for Jamie Snow think it, say it, write it every single day! Music:Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers

Snowfiles most recently released an episode on January 27, 2022. Just days later, Cohost Tam’s son passed an untimely, sudden death. The team took three months off to grieve and support…but also to investigate. 28 year old Bo died while in police custody for a seat belt violation. He had a medical history and the outcome was devastating, but something was off. Tam’s investigative spirit was ignited, and she dug into her son’s case immediately. This episode presents all the evidence that was gathered during a mother’s quest for the truth. Snowfiles will return to normal broadcasts presenting the wrongful conviction of Jamie Snow, on May 18, 2022.A few updates:Jamie recently received the 8000 documents in Stateville, and is still reviewing them. He has a status hearing on May 9th at 1:30 via Zoom. We don't expect much activity because the documents are still under review, but if you'd like to attend, please private message either me, Lesley or Bruce, and we will give you the information to log in. You may be familiar with the Barton McNeil case - also in McLean County, and also prosecuted by Charles Reynard and Teena Griffin for the murder of his 3 year old daughter. Bart has a big hearing in McLean County scheduled on May 12 at 1pm - so if you're in the local area, please attend! It's at the McLean County courthouse at 1:30, and it would be amazing if we could pack the courthouse! We will be covering that case in the upcoming season, and you can learn more about the Barton McNeil case at: freebart.orgWe miss you! We have a Snow & Tell Zoom scheduled TENTIVELY for Saturday May 14th at 4:30pm EST, and we'd love for you to join us to catch up, discuss case events, and talk about both Jamie and Bart's recent hearings. We may even be able to twist someone's arm from Bart's support camp to give us the lowdown on the hearing.

It's always a great Saturday afternoon when we get to spend it with supporters. We've missed you so much! In this Snow & Tell Zoom discussion, Jamie gave an update on where he is on going through the 8000 documents, we talk about about last week's episode about Bo, and Barton McNeil's cousin Chris Ross joined in to give us an update on last week's hearing. We appreciate all of you more than you know. And don't forget, Peace and Justice for Jamie Snow think it, say it, write it every single day!Links to more info about Barton McNeil's case:FreeBart.orgFree Bart on FacebookSuspect Convictions PodcastMusic:Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers

In Season 1, we learned that Jamie Snow was convicted based on the faulty witness identification and jailhouse informants with no corroboration - and although physical evidence was obtained from the crime scene, it has yet to be tested.Snow Files Season 2 features a deep dive into the forensics in the Jamie Snow case. We will examine police reports, coroner reports, and evidence logs to flesh out what forensic evidence is available for testing. And we'll explore the crime scene from a forensic perspective.What physical evidence was gathered? How was it secured? What evidence is viable for testing?Please join us as we work through the body of physical evidence and forensics technologies. You'll be left wondering, as we do, Why not test the DNA?Snow Files Season 2 debuts on Wednesday, May 12. Visit SnowFiles.net for updates, to listen and view case documents and photos, and to join our social media sites. Snow Files is a Snowman Network Production.

After Officer Williams turned the crime scene over to Sgt Irvin, Crime Scene Investigator in training Randall McKinley was the first CST to arrive, followed by CST Ed Kallal from the Illinois State Police. In this episode, we methodically walk you through their steps from arriving on the scene on March 31st, 1991 to receipting all of the evidence on April 3rd, 1991. This episode covers their observations, reports, and all items of “evidential value” collected. We will also discuss the autopsy in more detail, the state of the body and additional wounds on the victim. And although this evidence was collected - and deemed “of evidential value” – the State of Illinois still refuses to test these items. Interact:Join the Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SnowFilesPodcastContact us: info@snowfiles.netGot a tip? email: tips@snowfiles.net or call 888-710-SNOW (7669) It's free and confidentialVisit our website: Free Jamie Snow: http://www.FreeJamieSnow.comSign the Petition Asking for DNA Testing: http://www.JamieSnow.netMusic Credits:YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersKhreshchatk

Questions, answers and discussion from Episode 25 - Body of No Evidence.

After Officer Williams turned the crime scene over to Sgt Irvin, Crime Scene Investigator in training Randall McKinley was the first CST to arrive, followed by CST Ed Kallal from the Illinois State Police. In this episode, we methodically walk you through their steps from arriving on the scene on March 31st, 1991 to receipting all of the evidence on April 3rd, 1991. This episode covers their observations, reports, and all items of “evidential value” collected. We will also discuss the autopsy in more detail, the state of the body and additional wounds on the victim. And although this evidence was collected - and deemed “of evidential value” – the State of Illinois still refuses to test these items. Interact:Join the Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SnowFilesPodcastContact us: info@snowfiles.netGot a tip? email: tips@snowfiles.net or call 888-710-SNOW (7669) It's free and confidentialVisit our website: Free Jamie Snow: http://www.FreeJamieSnow.comSign the Petition Asking for DNA Testing: http://www.JamieSnow.netMusic Credits:YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicTheme Song: Black Moons, The 126ersKhreshchatk

Questions, answers and discussion from Episode 26 - Rage Against the Crime Scene.

Before Bill Little’s untimely death on March 31, 1991, he told his family and friends he would confront someone who tried to rob him until he saw a gun. The night of the crime, he tried to insist his friends stay at the store with him, and even called to ask them to return. Minutes prior to his murder, he pressed the no sale button three times, and someone rang the silent alarm. Bill was found lying behind the register, with the money gone, and signs of a struggle left behind. Police would dig into Bill’s past, to uncover any conflicts he had during his short life. 600 tips were collected, but only Jamie Snow, a stranger to Bill, was seriously investigated. Can the physical evidence left at the scene of the crime indicate what really happened thirty years ago?

Questions, answers and discussion from Episode 27 - Did Bill Little Fight Back?

As we continue to chip away at the upcoming blood trail episode, we hope you’ll enjoy this Snow Files Rewind from Season 1. It’s a great introduction - especially for our new listeners - to Jamie’s trouble with his trial attorneys. Episode 4 – Nobody Bat’s a Thousand - outlines the issues with Jamie’s appointed trial counsel – a stroke patient and a mentally ill alcoholic who went to prison after Jamie’s trial for bilking an elderly client of her life savings. We’ll be back next Wednesday with a brand new episode – Bad Blood - where we’ll continue with our forensic exploration by taking an in-depth look into the issues surrounding the blood evidence. You will find yourself asking, once again, why not test the DNA? But for now, meet Pat Riley and Frank Picl...through Jamie's eyes.Jamie’s trial lasted nine days and the jury deliberated for two days. They heard forty-three states witnesses and fifteen defense witnesses. They heard Jamie’s attorneys hassle witnesses. But what they didn’t hear was even more important. They didn’t hear critical questions or objections to key witness testimony, recorded police radio calls or interviews, or any evidence or investigation that directly discredited witnesses. They also didn’t hear Jamie’s constant letters to the judge, begging McClean county for relief from his broken-down legal team. Jamie’s pair of lawyers were a stroke patient and a mentally ill alcoholic, who berated him throughout the trial, and tried to abandon him right before sentencing. This fourth episode of Snow Files shows no mercy to Jamie, by even his own court appointed attorneys.