The Prosecutors

The final look at Leo Frank’s conviction follows his tangled appeals, Governor Slaton’s controversial commutation, and the mob violence that ended in Frank’s lynching. The discussion examines competing evidence involving Jim Conley, Frank’s posthumous pardon, and the case’s lasting impact on antisemitism, Jewish activism, civil rights, and the Ku Klux Klan.

A heartfelt, hilarious love letter to Costco, from its legendary $1.50 hot dog and surprisingly premium Kirkland products to wild-caught salmon and organic produce. The conversation compares Costco with Sam’s Club, revisits college memories, mourns the infamous Kirkland diaper switch, and makes the case for a Tuscaloosa location. Expect family nostalgia, shopping confessions, and plenty of food debate.

The trial’s pivotal witness changes his story four times, building the prosecution’s case against Leo Frank. Defense attorneys attack his credibility, timeline, and account of the murder while experts debate whether Mary Phagan was killed in the basement. Race, religion, anti-Semitism, mob pressure, and a dramatic guilty verdict shape this infamous courtroom saga.

The Lindsay Clancy trial ends in a mistrial, prompting a deep dive into the hung jury, courtroom strategy, and the controversy surrounding a holdout juror. The discussion examines juror safety, the prosecution’s handling of mental illness, a possible manslaughter deal, and whether another trial would help or harm everyone involved.

The brutal murder of factory worker Mary Phagan ignites one of America’s most notorious trials. Suspicion falls on Leo Frank amid antisemitism, mob violence, unreliable witnesses, and a volatile investigation. Conflicting theories, mysterious notes, questionable evidence, and janitor Jim Conley’s shifting accusations shape a case that divides the nation.

A jury remains deadlocked in a deeply unusual trial, raising questions about possible misconduct and efforts to remove a holdout. The discussion explores the dangers of coercing jurors, courtroom secrecy, judicial pressure, and whether the verdict may already be compromised. Possible outcomes include a final verdict, mistrial, or retrial shaped by the jury’s eventual vote split.

The Lindsay Clancy jury may be deadlocked, raising urgent questions about mistrial procedures, partial verdicts, retrial limits, and the controversial “dynamite charge.” The discussion examines how confusing mental-health theories shaped deliberations, why juries matter, and whether a manslaughter deal could prevent a media-fueled retrial circus.

We review the closings in the Lindsay Clancy case.Check out more about the cases we cover on The Prosecutors + at our Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show, The Prosecutors, for true crime cases and mysteries.For early and ad-free access to episodes, as well as the opportunity to watch us record episodes live, join our PatreonFor early and ad-free episodes, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join our fan-run Facebook Group:  the Gallery on Facebook for case discussions, hot legal topics, and more. Follow us on X, or as we’ll always call it: Twitter @prosecutorspodFind us on Instagram  or Threads @prosecutorspodCheck out our website for case resourcesHang out with us on TikTok @prosecutorspodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The presentation of evidence comes to a close, closings loom, and we give you our opinion on what happened and what the verdict should be.Check out our other show, The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs, for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.For early and ad-free access to episodes as well as the opportunity to watch us record episodes live, join our PatreonFor early and ad-free episodes you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Get Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin our fan-run Facebook Group: the Gallery on Facebook for case discussions, hot legal topics, and more.Follow us on X, or as we’ll always call it: Twitter @prosecutorspodFind us on Instagram or Threads @prosecutorspodCheck out our website for case resourcesHang out with us on TikTok @prosecutorspodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Powerful psychiatric testimony and debates over dissociation versus psychosis. Detailed breakdown of cross-examination tactics and missed strategic opportunities. Examination of memory variability, treatment records, medication issues, and signs of planning. Analysis of timing, sequential decisions, and how evidence about method and behavior shapes competing theories of the event.