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Women and Crime
Holiday Rewind - Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom
Dec 26, 2023
Two guests, Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom, victims of a horrific crime in Knoxville, share the chilling story of their abduction, assault, and murder. The podcast explores the arrest and trial of the five suspects, delves into the backgrounds and motivations of the perpetrators, and discusses culpability and lack of remorse in the case. This episode sheds light on an important but difficult case that was previously overlooked.
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- The heinous crimes committed in the Shannon Christian and Christopher Newsom case can be explained through criminological theories of strain and antisocial personality traits.
- The convictions and sentencing in the case were met with mixed reactions, with controversies arising due to overturned verdicts and a corrupt judge.
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The Brutal Murders of Shannon Christian and Christopher Newsom
Shannon Christian and Christopher Newsom, a young couple from Knoxville, Tennessee, were abducted at gunpoint one night while leaving for a movie. They were taken to a rental house where they endured unimaginable horrors. Shannon was raped multiple times and subjected to brutal violence, including having bleach poured down her throat. She was eventually suffocated to death. Christopher was sodomized, shot multiple times, and his body was set on fire. The case garnered significant attention and resulted in the conviction of five individuals. Lamarcus Davidson, the ringleader, was sentenced to death, while others received life sentences or lengthy prison terms. The justice system faced controversy when their original convictions were overturned due to a corrupt judge, but eventually, most verdicts were reinstated. The families of Shannon and Christopher continue to seek justice for their loved ones and work to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.
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