Portland Press Herald Podcast

Portland Press Herald reporters Ed Murphy and Matt Byrne discuss in detail the case of Anthony Sanborn Jr., released on bail after serving 25 years for a 1989 murder. They talk about the circumstances of the crime, and the new evidence that led to his release. They also describe the dramatic moments in the courtroom when Superior Court Justice Joyce Wheeler announced the decision. Related Stories: Man convicted of 1989 Portland murder granted bail after star witness recants In first hours of freedom, disbelief it was real after 25 years in prison