On July 13, 2015, the internet was rocked with allegations of a police cover-up following the suspicious and tragic death of 28-year-old Sandra Bland.  Is there any truth to the conspiracies?  Could her death have been avoided?  What was she doing in jail?

5 years later, we are still asking the same question:  What happened to Sandra Bland?

A small note:  This episode deals with the topics of suicide, mental illness, racism, and police profiling.  While we do not go into too much detail and attempt to broach these topics with care, some people may find such topics to be triggering.  Listener discretion is advised.

Sources:

The Nation - What Happened To Sandra Bland?

Chicago Tribune - Sandra Bland's Cellphone Footage

CNN - Sandra Bland Cellphone Footage Disturbing Reminder

The Guardian - Sandra Bland Documentary

Texas State Revenue Sources

NY Times - Missouri Lawmakers Limit Revenue From Traffic Violations

NY Times - Police Enforced Racial Discrimination In Ferguson, MO

How Buzzfeed Helped Spread Sandra Bland Rumors

NY Times - The Official Autopsy of Sandra Bland

NY Times - Autopsy Of Sandra Bland Shows Injuries Consistent With Suicide

NY Times Video - What Was Legal In Sandra Bland's Arrest?

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