How do judges interpret statutes? What are the different theories about what laws mean? We tackle those questions and more. Check it out here at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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155. Adolfo Constanzo — Beast and the Harlot
Adolfo Constanzo claimed he could use magic and human sacrifice to help move cocaine across the Mexican border. And astonishingly, people believed him, so much that they would assist him in becoming one of the most disturbing serial killer’s in history.
With special guest Allison from Ding Dong Darkness Time.
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154. The Orphan Natalia Grace — Just Like A Woman
It’s a story so bizarre only Hollywood could make it—a couple adopts a little girl, only to discover she’s a grown woman with homicidal tendencies. But did it really happen?
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153. The Texarkana Murders — Dancing With The Devil In Pale Moonlight
Over a ten week period, an unknown perpetrator prowled Texarkana at night, attacking 8 people and murdering 5 of them. Who was the Phantom Killer, the man who haunted the town that dreaded sundown?
Resources:
- https://wickedhorror.com/features/true-life-horror/real-life-cold-case-behind-the-town-that-dreaded-sundown/
- The Phantom Killer: Unlocking the Mystery of the Texarkana Serial Murders: The Story of a Town in Terror by James Presley
- The Texarkana Moonlight Murders: The Unsolved Case of the 1946 Phantom Killer by Michael Newton
- https://kellykazek.com/2019/09/04/the-real-town-that-dreaded-sundown-a-tour-of-texarkana/
- https://www.aymag.com/texarkanas-famous-phantom-killer-part-3/
- http://www.texaspsychiatry.com/DidDoodieDoIt.htm
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Legal Briefs 18. Self Representation
They say that a man who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer. What are the rules if you want to represent yourself? And should you do it? Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts.
151. The Death of Ellen Greenberg Follow Up
We had so many questions we decided to do a follow up. What did Sam say in the email he wrote Ellen? Was Sam actually wearing boots? What was the position of Ellen’s body anyway? We address these questions and more.
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Legal Briefs 17: Adnan Syed and the Murder of Hae Min Lee
To the delight of many, Adnan Syed was released from prison this week, his conviction for murdering Hae Min Lee vacated. Surprisingly, this was the result of the state’s own motion. How did this happen? What arguments did the state make? And did the court get it right? Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
2019 Decision in State v. Syed
150. The Death of Ellen Greenberg Part 5
This episode sponsored by June’s Journey! We conclude our look at the death of Ellen Greenberg and share our thoughts and theories.
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Legal Briefs 16: Self Defense and the Shooting of James Rayl
Your daughter’s ex-boyfriend comes to your house and tries to break in. You warn him you have a gun, but he just keeps coming. You fire three shots and the man dies. Is it murder? Or is it self defense? Check it out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Legal Briefs 15. Legal Privileges
Can you prevent your wife from testifying against you? Are your conversations with your priest protected by the law? And what are the limits of attorney-client privilege? We discuss all this and more. Find it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.
