Ep 3. The Painted Paramedic

In season 5 episode 3 of Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall, titled "The Painted Paramedic," viewers are taken on a journey through the story of a paramedic named Jared Stanton. Stanton had always been passionate about helping people and it seemed the perfect career for him. But on July 27th, 2008 while responding to an emergency call, Jared and his partner were ambushed and shot. Jared was paralyzed from the waist down and was forced to leave the job he loved.

The episode explores Jared's life after the shooting, and how he turned to painting as a way to cope with the devastating physical and emotional pain. His artwork grew in popularity, and soon Jared became known as "the Painted Paramedic." But tragedy continued to follow him when a close friend and fellow paramedic was killed in a car accident. Jared was devastated and found himself falling into a deep depression.

However, his determination to honor his friend's memory pushed him to create a powerful painting titled "The Defiant Angel." The painting was a tribute to his friend but also represented Jared's own resilience and determination to overcome tragedy and live life to the fullest.

The episode also delves into the investigation of Jared's shooting, which had remained unsolved for years. However, new information eventually came to light, leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.

Throughout the episode, Tamron Hall spends time with Jared, sharing his incredible story and discussing how he refused to let his injury define him. He continued to live his life to the fullest, using his art to inspire others and honor his friend's memory. Viewers are left with a message of hope and perseverance, and a reminder of the incredible strength of the human spirit.