The Reckoning
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For four years, we have covered the Mother’s Day murder of Marianne Shockley. In the season two finale, we discuss why Marcus Lillard was found not guilty, including DNA evidence not presented at trial and the defense naming Clark Heindel as an alternative suspect. In the most personal episode to date, host Penny Dearmin reckons with the challenges of covering true crime in real time, how she would change the way she told the story, when she should have stopped talking to Marcus Lillard, and why her belief in restorative justice is at odds with the justice system. Through a careful...
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Don't Lie to Me
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Three years of case coverage told from the prosecution’s perspective who say Marcus was on drugs (but not to the point that he had no idea what was going on), had a history of choking women during sex, and that’s exactly what they say happened in spite of his lies. Editing and sound design by . Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Join for ad-free/early access and bonus content. Images and transcripts at Follow us on social media:
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Felony Murder, et al.
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ADA Malcor closes for the state and Judge Burleson disagrees with the jury's verdict during the probation recovation hearing.
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One or Two?
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America’s First Female Serial Killer with Mary Kay McBrayer
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America's First Female Serial Killer author Mary Kay McBrayer joins us to discuss her book, as well as her time living in Milledgeville. We are giving away a copy in this special book bonus episode. Listen and then enter on our ! (US only) Find out more about America's First Female Serial Killer at or follow her on Twitter: @mkmcbrayer Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Editing and sound design by . Join for ad-free/early access and bonus content. Images and transcripts at Follow us on social media:
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Play Hard
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Women reveal the defendant’s pattern of sexual exploits. Anonymous accounts range from consensual and enjoyable to painful and traumatic. Warning: this episode contains descriptions of drug use, suicidal ideation, and sexual acts that might disturb some listeners. Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Editing and sound design by . Join for early access and bonus content. Images and transcripts at Follow us on social media:
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Desire
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Everyone wants something: Mr. Tucker wants the GBI to stop lying and run DNA tests, Agent Maybin wants you to know everyone is capable of killing, and someone wants to find the most popular lesbian porn. Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Editing and sound design by . Join for early access and bonus content. Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Images and transcripts at Follow us on social media:
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Blood Town on 48 Hours
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Watch Blood Town on the 48 Hours episode: "The strange death of Professor Shockley" on CBS, Oct. 15, 2022 at 10 PM EST. In this special bonus episode, learn why you should never wear a jumpsuit to be interviewed on TV. I laugh at myself a lot in this episode.
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Two Grown Ass Men
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How do you feel about law enforcement lying in interrogations? Things heat up when Maybin just ain’t buying what Marcus is telling him. Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Editing and sound design by . Join for early access and bonus content. Images and transcripts at Follow us on social media:
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A Very Large Window of Time
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ASAC Chandler joins Agent Maybin for a second interview with Marcus on Mother's Day afternoon. Marcus shares what he "feels like" happened when he went to the woods and the GBI catches Marcus leaving out some important facts. Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Editing and sound design by . Join for early access and bonus content. Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Images and transcripts at Follow us on social media:
info_outlineWhat happened on the night of the Mother's Day murder? We learn Marcus Lillard's side of the story in a revealing interview.
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