Checks and Balance: Crime without punishment - a podcast by The Economist

Big-city homicide rates have spiked during the pandemic. St Louis has America’s highest murder rate and nearlytwo thirds go unsolved. What happens when so many cases are left cold?

Sharon Williams’ son Mikey was shot and killed. His case remains unsolved.The Economist’s US digital editor Jon Fasman went to St Louis to speak to her.

John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard.

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