Deep Cover Episode 4: The Grand Jury
May 13, 2024
Assistant prosecutor in Philadelphia prepares a case for grand jury, exploring unsolved murder investigations and emotional challenges. Collaboration with DA's office on hate crime murder, gathering crucial evidence. Federal agents pursue murder case leads, facing challenges. Revisiting murder scene with key witness, emotional toll on witnesses. Confrontation and arrest of suspect, setting stage for trial.
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A Skinhead Murder Case
- Carmen Lineberger, an assistant district attorney, was assigned to a murder case involving a skinhead.
- This case, unlike any she had seen before, was unsettling due to its hate-driven nature.
Carmen's upbringing
- Carmen's father, also an ADA, instilled toughness in her, advising her to "always do the right thing and don't take any blank off anybody."
- This advice was important, especially as a woman of color in the then predominantly male homicide unit.
Roger King’s Last Case
- Carmen's mentor, Roger King, a legendary prosecutor, helped her join the homicide unit.
- This case would be King's last before retirement, adding another layer of significance.