Uprooted
In 1986, Keith Warren, a young Black man, was found hanging in the woods of Silver Spring, Maryland. Police ruled it a suicide, but Keith’s family believed it was a lynching. Six years after his death, a package appeared on Keith’s mother’s porch, containing evidence that cemented the family’s suspicions: was this a cover up? Hosted by Alicia Garza, organizer and co-founder of Black Lives Matter, “Uprooted” follows Keith Warren’s case, uncovering the systemic failures that prevented Keith and his family from getting justice, as well as the future of social justice reform and the journey forward. The “Uprooted" podcast is the companion to the new discovery+ series “Uprooted,” streaming exclusively on discovery+.
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Our Editor's Take
The Uprooted podcast examines a tragic death and a troubling investigation. It is the summer of 1986. Keith Warren, a 19-year-old Black man, is hanging from a tree in the woods. Someone has died but police raise no questions. They rule it a suicide. Keith's family and friends disagree, and they find evidence confirming their suspicions. This true crime podcast is a thorough and emotional journey to expose the injustice of this mishandled investigation.
The Uprooted podcast highlights the mistakes and corruption surrounding the investigation into Keith's death. This podcast dives into the issues that affected the investigation from the start. Obvious errors revealed messy police work on this case, from not interviewing witnesses to ignoring the need for an autopsy. The real question is, were these intentional?
This podcast makes listeners question their own perspectives by offering compelling looks at systemic failures. Is the system set up the same for everyone? Or are there deep-rooted issues that leave some people without justice? Uprooted takes an impactful case, unwinds it, and forces listeners to reconsider the facts. This podcast is an exceptional companion to the TV series. Audiences will enjoy its thought-provoking discussion and willingness to ask difficult questions about the nature of justice.
Uprooted is more than a true crime story of a man's suspicious death. It is a look at systemic injustice. It's an opportunity to understand how and why the current system does not serve the needs of all people equally.
Uprooted is a short series. Episodes are around 30 minutes each, but the brevity keeps it engaging. To best understand the podcast, the case, and the message, listeners should start at the beginning.
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