Somebody Podcast

On Somebody, Shapearl Wells joins forces with journalists to investigate her son's murder and confront Chicago Police and the city's longstanding racial disparities. From @Invinst, @TheIntercept, and @TopicStories, with @TenderfootTV. #SomebodyPodcast theintercept.com/2020/03/20/som…

Just heard about this practice on @SomebodyPod today! Such a difference it can make to get to help that much quicker. #ReformThePolice #PoliceReform

On a bonus episode of Somebody, @shapearl and @jamiekalven sit down to talk about the uprising for Black lives happening in Chicago and around the nation, and their hope that this moment might translate to great positive change. Listen to it now: theintercept.com/podcasts/someb…

From launching her own investigation of her son's death to establishing a foundation in his memory, Shapearl Wells is determined to find answers to help other mothers avoid the tragedy and suffering she's experienced. The full season is available now: theintercept.com/podcasts/someb…

“The world is ours, we just have to get out there and get it” — Courtney Copeland. A young Chicago man is shot, and his mother teams up with journalists at the @invinst to find out what happened. Listen to the full season of Somebody now. #somebodypodcast

When Shapearl Wells' son Courtney is found outside a Chicago police station with a fatal bullet wound, she launches her own investigation. Follow Shapearl on her journey in the full season of Somebody, available now: theintercept.com/podcasts/someb… #somebodypodcast

Shapearl meets with a Philadelphia man who survived a gunshot wound after two police officers transported him to the trauma center themselves. Shapearl wonders if Courtney would be alive today had Chicago Police taken him to the hospital Listen now to Episode 7: "Shapearl"

Shapearl creates a foundation in Courtney's memory and meets other mothers from around the world, joining them as they seek justice. Don't miss Episode 7: "Shapearl" streaming now. #somebodypodcast

After years of investigating her son’s murder case, Shapearl’s job is not done. She advocates for reform and fights to preserve Courtney’s legacy through the Courtney Copeland Memorial Foundation. Listen to the final episode: "Shapearl," available now. #somebodypodcast

In the final episode, Shapearl seeks to ensure that Courtney's death is not in vain. She travels the world and joins other mothers in their fight for justice. Don't miss Episode 7: "Shapearl" available tomorrow. #somebodypodcast

"I don't want you to mourn any longer, but to rejoice in the life of your children because they are more than what happened to them." — Shapearl Wells The final episode of Somebody: "Shapearl" coming tomorrow. #somebodypodcast

Shapearl and Alison talk to a new witness who identifies the same type of car -- and same partial license plate number -- Edgar saw in his alley the night of Courtney’s murder. Listen to Episode 6: “The Tipster” available now. #somebodypodcast

After gathering new evidence in Courtney’s murder investigation, the team conducts a double-blind photo line-up to see if Edgar can remember who he saw driving through his alley after the shooting. Listen to Episode 6: "The Tipster" available now. #somebodypodcast

"He always said he would be famous, I don't think this is what he thought he would be famous for." — Shapearl Wells Don't miss, Episode 6: "The Tipster" available now. #somebodypodcast

The team meets with a man who sent a tip to Shapearl over Facebook two years earlier -- information that detectives said was unrelated to Courtney’s murder. Shapearl pieces together the new evidence, as the team realizes a key piecein Courtney’s case was withheld.

New information prompts Shapearl to dig up an old lead about a suspicious car seen near where Courtney was shot. Episode 6: "The Tipster" available tomorrow. #somebodypodcast

Shapearl confronts the police on the two-year anniversary of Courtney's murder at a vigil held outside the police station where Courtney sought help the night of his death. And the team receives important new information from a witness. Episode 5: "The Two- Year Anniversary"

Today at 4 p.m. ET: Join us for a live conversation and listening session hosted by Intercept co-founding editor @jeremyscahill l, featuring Somebody co-hosts @shapearl and @FlowersAlison . Presented by: Topic Studios, @theintercept, and @invinst. interc.pt/3bMsAPa

Thursday, April 30th, at 4 p.m. ET. Presented by: Topic Studios, @theintercept , and @invinst . interc.pt/3bMsAPa #Somebodypodcast

A witness saw Courtney's car speed toward the police station the night of his death. And moments later, another car drive down the parallel alley with its windows down, allowing a good look at three men. Don't miss Episode 5: "The Two-Year Anniversary" streaming now.

Join us for a live conversation and listening session hosted by @jeremyscahill, featuring Somebody co-hosts @shapearl and @FlowersAlison.