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What happens when the justice system gets it wrong—devastatingly wrong?

In this riveting episode of Fill To Capacity, attorney Chris Renz shares the harrowing story of how his legal team at Chestnut Cambronne—working with the Great North Innocence Project—helped exonerate Robert “Bobby” Bintz, who spent 25 years behind bars for a brutal crime he didn’t commit. Through persistence, forensic genealogy, and a relentless pursuit of truth, they uncovered the real killer and set Bobby free.

This is a story about perserverance, dead ends, and finally, breakthrough. It’s about a broken system, human error, and the tireless search for truth. This isn’t just about overturning a conviction—it’s about honoring a life lost, restoring a life stolen, and proving that even against the odds, justice is still worth fighting for.

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and murder.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Bobby Bentz's Case (00:00:00)

2. Case Background: Sandra Lyson's Murder (00:05:24)

3. Chris Joins the Case via Innocence Project (00:08:48)

4. Discovering Flaws in the Prosecution's Theory (00:16:52)

5. Forensic Genealogy: The Game-Changer (00:21:33)

6. Finding William Hendricks: The Real Killer (00:30:12)

7. Exoneration Day in Court (00:36:07)

8. Justice System Reflections and Life After Prison (00:40:44)

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