Introduction

This is going to be a doozy of a series, weirdos. Tonight, we start our deep coverage of the West Memphis Three case. Part 1 will cover the tragic murders of 8 year olds Christopher Byers. Michael Moore and Steve Branch in May 1993, as well as the beginning of the investigation that eventually led to a legendary trial and three convictions.



Sources:

https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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