Body of Evidence

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Sep 12, 2023

A preacher with two wives disappears mysteriously in the desert. Friends and family uncover suspicions and the husband eventually confesses. The podcast discusses the identification of the missing wife through DNA analysis and the trial of the accused murderer. The preacher's lawyer argues self-defense while examining a disturbing incident of violence.

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Contrasting Wives

Joy Risker and Sheila Gough, Sean Gough's wives, lived contrasting lifestyles.
Sheila was quiet and generous, while Joy was outgoing and effervescent.

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Polygamous Marriage

Sean Gough, a former evangelical minister, practiced Christian polygamy.
He married Joy Risker, then 16, after meeting her as her youth pastor while married to Sheila.

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Joy's Resistance

Joy began resisting Sean's control and expressed unhappiness.
She desired to travel, pursue a makeup artist career, and go back to school.

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