Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss a murder case that tore a family apart. They analyze the legal implications and memory reliability in court cases. The impact of 9/11 on a family and challenges faced by law enforcement are explored. The ethical dilemma of inviting someone involved in a murder to a wedding is also discussed.
The podcast examines the authenticity of the 911 call made by Greg Miller and compares it to other similar cases, shedding light on the significance of such calls in criminal investigations.
The emotional impact of Sherri Malarik's murder on her family is explored, highlighting the fractured relationships between the siblings and cousins and the conflicting views on their stepfather's guilt, along with questions about the fate of the life insurance money and potential civil lawsuits by the children.
Deep dives
The details of the case and the 911 call
The episode delves into the case known as 'The Sleepover' and analyzes the 911 call made by Greg Miller, the husband of the victim. The hosts discuss the authenticity of the call and compare it to other 911 calls in similar cases.
The prosecution's theory and the defense attorney's strategy
The podcast explores the prosecution's theory, which suggests that Greg Miller planned and executed the murder of his wife, Sherry. The hosts discuss the risky nature of committing such a crime at home with children present. They also highlight the defense attorney's strategy of avoiding directly accusing the babysitter, Jennifer, who was involved with Greg, in court to prevent the jury from potentially believing her.
The impact on the family and unresolved questions
The podcast delves into the emotional impact of the tragedy on the victim's family, particularly the children who lost their mother. It discusses the fractured relationships between the siblings and cousins, as well as the conflicting views on their stepfather's guilt or innocence. The hosts also mention the lingering questions about the fate of the life insurance money and the possibility of a future civil lawsuit by the children against their stepfather.
Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of Andrea’s latest episode, “The Sleepover.” More than 20 years after Navy petty officer Sherri Malarik was found shot to death in her car in a Pensacola, Florida parking lot, her husband was arrested and put on trial for the murder. Twice. Greg Malarik has denied having anything to do with his wife’s murder and, following a hung jury in the first trial, was ultimately acquitted. Andrea and Josh discuss how Sherri’s murder and its aftermath have torn her family apart. Plus, Andrea answers viewer questions about the story and shares previously unaired interview audio with Sherri and Greg’s daughter, Tera.