A death row interview tests the case prosecutors built against David Wood
This preview, based only on the published show notes, points to an episode focused on competing views of David Wood. It appears to contrast prosecutors’ portrayal of him as a rapist turned serial killer with Wood’s own account from death row, alongside the perspective of a victim from his earlier crimes.
Based on the show notes alone, this episode looks like a pivotal installment in **The Last 12 Weeks**. The central question seems to be how David Wood was framed in court: prosecutors reportedly used his prior conviction to support the argument that he had become a serial killer, while Wood continues to deny that characterization. What may make this episode especially compelling is its structure. The notes suggest listeners will hear directly from Wood on death row, giving his explanation in his own words. Before that, the episode also makes room for a victim of his earlier crimes, who shares her view of his character. That setup signals an episode interested not just in legal arguments, but in the tension between public narrative, personal testimony, and lived experience. If you’re deciding whether to listen, this sounds like an episode for people drawn to criminal justice reporting that examines how a case is argued and how a person is perceived. It also seems likely to be emotionally heavy, given the death penalty context and the inclusion of a victim’s perspective. If you’re following the series, this preview suggests an important chapter in understanding the prosecution’s case and Wood’s response to it—without promising easy answers.
About this episode
<p>To justify sentencing David Wood to death, prosecutors argued that he was a convicted rapist turned serial killer. And yet, Wood has insisted all along that isn’t true. We head to death row to hear him tell us why. But not before a victim of his earlier crimes has her say about the kind of person she believes he is.<br><br> To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/serial" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.</a><br> Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at <a href="mailto:serialshows@nytimes.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">serialshows@nytimes.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>