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Aug 27, 2023 • 42min

Episode 178 - The Brighton Ax Murder - The Cold Case Of Cathy Krauseneck

Join us as we take a closer look at the Brighton Axe Murder Case. You’ll hear a strange twisting narrative that left police and the suburb of Brighton puzzled for decades. And you’ll learn, how after all those years, a new analysis of this horrific crime scene got this very cold case moving yet again toward justice. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Featured Podcast: What Makes A Killer - https://audioboom.com/channels/5004071-what-makes-a-killer Featured YouTube Channel: Dark Corner Media - https://www.youtube.com/@darkcornermedia Research & Writing: G.M. Lewis Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: NBC DATELINE  Democrat & Chronicle 1 Democrat & Chronicle 2  Democrat & Chronicle 3 Democrat & Chronicle 4 Democrat & Chronicle 5 Democrat & Chronicle 6  WHEC NEWS 10 WHAM CBS NEWS 1 CBS NEWS 2  CBS: 48 Hours Podcast WGHN.COM Law and Crime ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 1 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 2 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 3 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 4 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 5 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 6 JUSTIA: US LAW THE US SUN Atlanta-Journal-Constitution  People
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Aug 20, 2023 • 54min

Episode 177 - From Fantasy To Tragedy - The Murder Of Matthew Trussler

A popular cosplayer's seemingly perfect online presence masks her crumbling real-life relationships. The podcast explores the tragic death of Matthew Trussler and the impact it had on Melissa Turner's life. The investigation uncovers inconsistencies in Melissa's timeline and contradictions in her statements. The courtroom trial presents audio and video evidence, resulting in a guilty verdict for Melissa. The podcast reflects on the missed opportunity for Matthew to make a positive impact on the world.
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Aug 13, 2023 • 1h 4min

Episode 176 - No Body, No Murder - The Disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr.

Unravel the disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. with insights into a dangerous stalker, a jealous ex-boyfriend, and the challenges faced when there is no body. Discover the mysterious evidence, emotional toll, and support for loved ones. With engaging topics like financial help, unwanted pursuit, obsession, and booking highly-rated doctors, this podcast keeps you hooked.
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Aug 6, 2023 • 47min

Episode 175 - Private Pain To Public Conviction - A Mother's Journey To Redemption

One after the other, the children just kept dying. By the time Laura Elizabeth Folbigg was laid to rest at just one-and-a-half years old, the world wanted answers, and her mother Kathleen Folbigg stood accused of one of the most heinous crimes imaginable, the murder of four of her own children, all under the age of two. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Research & Writing: Matt Snell Sources: 7news.com.au: Kathleen Folbigg’s ex-husband Craig Folbigg speaks out after her pardon ABC.net.au Kathleen Folbigg conviction questioned after scientists discover genetic mutation which 'likely' killed two children BBC: Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned BHP: Our history CNN: Genetics may free a woman convicted of killing her 4 babies and help other parents explain the unexplainable Crimelibrary.org: Her Father's Daughter - The Kathleen Folbigg Story Daily Mail: Read the ominous handwritten letters a convicted baby killer sent to her best mate from behind bars - as they claim new evidence proves she DIDN'T smother her four kids to death: 'She's innocent' Huntervalley.com Justice for Kathleen Folbigg: Plea for Craig Folbigg to Provide His DNA Mamamia: When Kathleen Folbigg was 15, she learned the truth about her family's dark history Mayo Clinic: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Nationwide Children’s Hospital: Laryngomalacia New Zealand Herald: Kathleen Folbigg: Notorious serial killer savagely bashed after moving prisons news.com.au: Inside serial baby killer Kathleen Folbigg’s violent and tragic life Redacted report of Dr Michael Diamond dated 16 April 2019 Skynews.com.au: Tracy Chapman tells Kathleen Folbigg's former husband 'no point holding grudges' after ex wife pardoned over kids' deaths Supreme Court of New South Wales: R v Folbigg [2005] NSWCCA 23 (17 February 2005) The Age: 'I read her diary,' husband tells court The Age: Killing them softly The Daily Telegraph: Crime Week — The true story of child killer Kathleen Folbigg The Daily Telegraph: Kathleen Folbigg: Scientists plea for ex-husband's DNA The Guardian: Kathleen Folbigg hoped for ‘genetic miracle’ after murder convictions, prison letters show The Guardian: Kathleen Folbigg pardoned and released after 20 years in jail over deaths of her four children The Guardian: Kathleen Folbigg to testify at inquiry into convictions for killing her four babies The Guardian: Kathleen Folbigg’s ‘fierce women’ on the need to challenge misogyny in criminal cases The Sydney Morning Herald: ‘Dear Trace’: Kathleen Folbigg’s prison letters to childhood friend The Sydney Morning Herald: Brutal father, tragic children: Folbigg was doomed to trauma The Sydney Morning Herald: Four dead by their mother's hand YouTube: Despite Kathleen's release from jail, Craig Folbigg still believes his children were murdered YouTube: IN FULL: NSW Attorney-General pardons Kathleen Folbigg | ABC News YouTube: Kathleen Folbigg speaks after being released from a jail near Grafton | 7NEWS YouTube: Kathleen Folbigg's tragic life started long before her babies died | ABC News YouTube: The unshakeable faith of the supporters behind the Kathleen Folbigg pardon | 7.30
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Jul 30, 2023 • 56min

Episode 174 - Double Jeopardy - The Murder At Camp Nelson

Join us, as we examine the mysterious murder at Camp Nelson Lodge and the unbelievable twists and turns that came in its wake. You’ll hear how greed, blackmail, and the need to tie up loose ends, resulted in a second murder that finally unraveled the mystery at Camp Nelson…or did it? How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Special Thanks: Mark Pinsky Drifting Into Darkness Featured Podcast: Stop The Killing - https://evergreenpodcasts.com/stop-the-killing Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: LA TIMES (by Mark Pinsky)  People v Hood (1997) Blood & Money: The Hitman’s Tale Parole Denial 2012  Power Privilege & Justice Bonnie’s Blog Murder in the Mountains (Murdered by Morning) The San Bernardino County Sun The San Bernardino County Sun #2 The San Bernardino County Sun #3 The Handford Sentinel The Fresno Bee January 17, 1989 | Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) | Robin Pierson The Register | Page E01 
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Jul 23, 2023 • 43min

Episode 173 - Texas Taboo - The Murder Of Jack Mossler

On February 1st, 1966, hundreds of spectators lined up outside the Dade County Courthouse in Miami Florida, hoping to gain admission to a murder trial that had taken the area by storm. The courtroom was filled to maximum capacity, mostly women, eager to catch a glimpse of one of the accused Candace Mossler, a socialite and wealthy heiress taking center stage in a trial so salacious, people under the age of 21 were barred from entering the courtroom. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Featured Podcast: Dark Windows - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dark-windows-podcast/id1359306900 Research & Writing: Nicole Colin & Katherine Thomas - Epigram Literary Group Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: “No One Is Perfect” by Ron Smith, second edition  A Crime to Remember Season 2 Episode 1 The Notorious Mrs. Mossler https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49261400/jacques-moscovici-mossler  Miami New Times Washington Post Mossler v. Foreman Jrank.org Chron.com The Photo on The Mantel Prohibited Sexual Contact   New York Times Miami Beach 411 Barnett Garrison Obituary (2009)  Gizmodo The Model Always Marries Twice  Dead In Chicago
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Jul 16, 2023 • 43min

Episode 172 - Broken Arrow Killings - The Bever Family Tragedy

They say you can get almost anything online. Well, in 2015, teenage brothers, Robert and Michael Bever tested this theory and found it to be true. Anything they could dream up was just a click away. And what they had in mind was truly frightening. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Featured Podcast: Crimepedia - https://www.crimepediapodcast.com Research & Writing: Matt Snell Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: 2 News Oklahoma: Notes from the courtroom as Robert Bever takes stand in brother's murder trial Ancestry.com [record search for April & David Bever] BBC: How many US mass shootings have there been in 2023? CBS News: Cops: Brothers killed family as part of mass murder plot; wanted fame City of Broken Arrow: History of the Name of Broken Arrow Justia US Law: Bever v. State KJRH: Documents, 911 call notes from Broken Arrow quintuple homicide released KTUL: Bever Children Remembered As Sweet and Quiet KTUL: Bever family home still standing, neighbors need help tearing it down New York Daily News: Oklahoma teen 'laughed' while describing killing five family members as part of brothers' gruesome mass murder plan News 9: Woman shares memories of Bever children’s public outing on day of the murders News on 6: Neighbour says accused teen murderer is unrecognizable from person she knows News on 6: Notes from the courtroom as Robert Bever takes stand in brother’s murder trial NY Daily News: SEE IT: Video of Oklahoma brothers emerges, shot before they possibly filmed themselves murdering parents, siblings PEOPLE: Oklahoma House Where 2 Brothers Allegedly Stabbed Parents and 3 Siblings to Death Had a 'Sketchy Vibe,' Neighbor Tells PEOPLE Reddit: (April Bever’s posts as u/aokiemom) The Blitz 1170AM: BA Police Officer Calls Bever Home Bloodiest Scene He's Ever Been To The Frontier: Testimony: Bever brothers ordered arsenal online, attacked family to launch killing spree The Guardian: Broken Arrow police scour social media for clues to family stabbings motive Tulsa World: Broken Arrow city officials dedicate Reflection Park after Bever killings Tulsa World: Broken Arrow killings: Not guilty plea entered for brothers accused of stabbing family Tulsa World: Family killings maybe on video Tulsa World: Photos from Michael Bever’s jailhouse notebook among murder trial evidence released Friday Tulsa World: Robert Bever attempted to hang himself in Tulsa jail cell Tulsa World: Seven Years Ago: Five members of Bever family murdered in Broken Arrow Tulsa World: Stigmatized' house remains empty one year after Bever family massacre in Broken Arrow Tulsa World: Vacant Broken Arrow home where five Bever family members were killed burns in overnight blaze Tulsa World: Robert Bever breaks down in tears on witness stand in younger brother’s murder trial, says they acted together but ‘in (their) own ways Wikipedia: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Wikipedia: Trail of Tears YouTube: Broken Arrow killings 911 calls (obtained via FOIA request) YouTube: Law & Crime Network: Police Interrogate 16-Year-Old Who Murdered His Parents and Three Siblings
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Jul 9, 2023 • 45min

Episode 171 - The Grudge - The Abduction Of Sasha Krause

27-year-old Sasha Krause had her whole life ahead of her. She’d already made her parents incredibly proud of the young woman she’d become and they were eager to see how her life would unfold after moving away from home. And although Sasha was living in an entirely different state, her parents felt their daughter was safe, living in a peaceful community of Mennonites. There was no way Sasha’s family, the community she was living in, or for Sasha herself to know, a predator was on the lookout, for someone just like her. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Featured Podcast: Deep Dark Secrets - https://www.deepdarksecretspodcast.com Research & Writing: Evan Horne Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Law & Crime Network - Full Trial Video People.com Air Force Times AZCentral KXXV ABC 25 Sasha Krause Obituary Oxygen Fox 10 Phoenix
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Jul 2, 2023 • 51min

Episode 170 - Unlikely Assassins - The Case Of Ellen Friar

It was a cool fall morning in Medford, Oregon when police picked up three young runaways by the side of the road. 19-year-old Gavin MacFarlane, a high school dropout, his girlfriend, 15-year-old Ellen Friar, and their mutual friend 22-year-old, Russell Pierce Jones II, a young man with a criminal record and a history of mental illness. From the back of the police cruiser, Russell made cryptic comments about being the couple’s “protector.” Ellen and Gavin claimed they’d run away because Ellen’s parents disapproved of their age difference; back at home, Ellen’s younger sisters had a very different story to tell. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Featured Podcast: Klooghless - https://evergreenpodcasts.com/klooghless Research & Writing: Matt Snell Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Circle Youth Ministries (Official Website) Facebook: April 7, 2016 post by Medford Police re: Det. Stephanie Smith Facebook: Ellen Friar personal profile Facebook: Gavin MacFarlane personal profile Facebook: Mike Smith (Russell Jones) personal profile KOBI-TV NBC5 Medford: Final co-conspirator sentenced in Aaron Friar murder case KOBI-TV NBC5 Medford: Medford murder investigation continues KOBI-TV NBC5 Medford: Medford police investigating possible homicide KOBI-TV NBC5 Medford: “Nothing will bring him back,” Murder victim’s sister pleads for trial to begin 4 years after his violent death KTVL: Friends remember Aaron Friar after his death KTVL: Homicide investigation underway in Medford Mail Tribune: Man admits to beating girlfriend's father to death Mail Tribune: Man sentenced in connection with beating death Mail Tribune: Police say daughter conspired with boyfriend in killing Wikipedia: Medford, Oregon  Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon: Spring 2016 Concert Series YouTube: Ellen Friar's full statement at her sentencing hearing YouTube: Friend of accused Aaron Friar killer speaks out YouTube: Medford teenager sentenced in plot to murder father YouTube: Explore with Us—The Craziest Interrogation You’ll Ever See
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Jun 26, 2023 • 6min

Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark"

Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of physical evidence and a questionable eyewitness identification, he was convicted. But new realities start to come to light when attorney Lara Bazelon takes up his case and is determined to secure Benson's release. Season three of Suspect, co-produced by Campside Media and Wondery, delves into the flaws in the criminal justice system that led to Benson's wrongful conviction for the 1998 shooting of Kasey Schoen in Indianapolis. The investigation aims to uncover the truth about who really committed the crime and why the eyewitness testimony that led to Benson's conviction was so shaky. Host Matthew Shaer joins co-producer and writer Bazelon to take a deep dive into the nature of memory and how it can be fallible and result in an innocent man's life being wasted, while the real perpetrator remains unpunished. As the investigation unfolds, will Bazelon and her team gather enough evidence to free Benson? And what will happen to Schoen’s real killer? Listen to Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: https://wondery.app.link/SuspectS3_MOM

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