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Nancy and Chris Benoit - Part 2 Jan 20, 2025

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Chris Benoit known as the Canadian Crippler or the Rabid Wolverine was a WWE star in the 22nd year of a storied career. He was known to be a wrestler’s wrestler- one of the most technically proficient athletes among the corps of actors and performers. Chris Jericho once said Chris Benoit was the “most intense and believable performer I’ve ever been in the ring with. He could see things that were going to happen before they happened.” Chris won many heavyweight and tag team championships, and he’d made a lot of money doing it. He was doing exactly what he’d wanted to do for his entire life- since he was 3-years-old. His friends and colleagues all knew him to be a respectful, reserved and polite family man. So, it came as quite a shock to everybody when he and his family were found dead under suspicious circumstances, in their sprawling Fayetteville, Georgia home. This is the story of a woman, her child, and to some extent, a man, who were failed by the very institution that should have protected them.The question on everyone’s mind…could the tragedy have been prevented?
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Nancy and Chris Benoit - Part 1 Jan 13, 2025

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Chris Benoit known as the Canadian Crippler or the Rabid Wolverine was a WWE star in the 22nd year of a storied career. He was known to be a wrestler’s wrestler- one of the most technically proficient athletes among the corps of actors and performers. Chris Jericho once said Chris Benoit was the “most intense and believable performer I’ve ever been in the ring with. He could see things that were going to happen before they happened.” Chris won many heavyweight and tag team championships, and he’d made a lot of money doing it. He was doing exactly what he’d wanted to do for his entire life- since he was 3-years-old. His friends and colleagues all knew him to be a respectful, reserved and polite family man. So, it came as quite a shock to everybody when he and his family were found dead under suspicious circumstances, in their sprawling Fayetteville, Georgia home. This is the story of a woman, her child, and to some extent, a man, who were failed by the very institution that should have protected them.The question on everyone’s mind…could the tragedy have been prevented?
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Today's snacks: Levain Bakery Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sources:

https://concussioninc.net/?p=497 Benoit 911 calls
Benoit: Wrestling with the Horror that Destroyed a Family and Crippled a Sport - collected essays by Steven Johnson, Heath McCoy, Irvin Muchnick and Creg Oliver
Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America, by Abraham Josephine Riesman
Chris and Nancy: The True Story of the Benoit Murder-Suicide & Pro Wrestling’s Cocktail of Death, by Irvin Muchnick
https://www.autopsyfiles.org/reports/Celebs/benoit,%20chris_report.pdf Chris’ autopsy report
https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Sunday-subscriber-advantage-WWE-steroid-385857.php#page-1
https://www.biography.com/athletes/andre-the-giant
https://youtu.be/0b90OweR0n4?si=d8ZIkwEA_FNkz0wW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_9hGvpkvws&ab_channel=Scott%27sWrestlingCollection
https://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fwire-feeds%2Frepeated-concussions-led-wrestler-chris-benoits%2Fdocview%2F360118700%2Fse-2%3Faccountid%3D9676 (STUFFCO, JERED. "Repeated Concussions Led to Wrestler Chris Benoit's Suicide: CBC Documentary." The Canadian Press, Feb 05 2008, ProQuest. Web. 1 Nov. 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgOdvHHXlr4&ab_channel=MrAdrenaline1982
https://archive.ph/20120629093200/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive2000/jan14_ins.html
https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jay-white-details-life-inside-njpw-dojo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBXZIr6DP-c&t=47s
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3320736
https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/phil-carroll-astin-doctor-chris-benoit-passes-away-age-67
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nq6UZR8YjNHQb56lZ6kuXqlnxJAoSPclc5hh-qfKa48/edit?tab=t.0

Danielle and Michael Redlick Jan 06, 2025

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In January 2019, Danielle Redlick frantically called 911. She said she believed her husband, Michael Redlick, was deceased. A heart attack, she thought. But as more details of the story emerged, it was clear this was no heart attack. The story Danielle told was full of holes. The question is, would a jury believe her?
Today's snack: French silk pie
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Sources:

https://www.courttv.com/trials/fl-v-redlick-2022/
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2019/02/06/ucf-faculty-members-wife-said-he-stabbed-himself-police-say-she-killed-him-tried-to-cover-it-up/
Taking the Stand. S2.E1, Danielle Redlick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S3E7VdhX-k (911 call)
https://www.thefloridatriallawyer.com/homicide/second-degree-murder/ (Florida murder statutes)
https://www.ucf.edu/news/redlick-will-remembered-helping-next-generation-students-succeed/
Lotan, Gal Tziperman, et al. “Police: UCF faculty member’s wife fatally stabbed him and tried to cover it up.” The Orlando Sentinel, Feb 7, 2019, p. B1.
Weiner, Jeff. “Redlick ordered held without bail on murder charge.” The Orlando Sentinel, Feb 8, 2019, p. B2.
Schneider, Mike. “Ex-Grizzlies executive is stabbed to death.” The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee), Feb 8, 2019, p. A8.
Lotan, Gal Tziperman. “Judge: Kids can visit mom in jail.” The Orlando Sentinel, Apr 3, 2019, p. B2.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Woman accused of stabbing a UCF faculty member’s husband could see her children testify against her.” The Orlando Sentinel, May 24, 2019, p. B2.
Weiner, Jeff, et al. “She saw it as a bloody end to their marriage.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 7, 2019, p. A1.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Woman accused of killing husband asks for bond.” The Orlando Sentinel, Nov 28, 2019, p. B2.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Judge permits lawyers’ strategy.” The Orlando Sentinel, Mar 13, 2020, p. B1.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Woman says she’s a victim of fake probe.” The Orlando Sentinel, Dec 8, 2020, p. B1.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Trial to begin for Winter Park woman accused of killing husband.” South Florida Sun Sentinel, Jun 6, 2022, p. A5.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Home like a ‘horror movie’.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 10, 2022, p. A1.
Garza, Lisa Marie. “Wife’s letter to slain husband read.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 11, 2022, p. A3.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Daughter: Mom said dad had heart attack.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 14, 2022, p. A1.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick testifies she stabbed husband amid attack.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 15, 2022, p. A1.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick hoped heart attack killed husband.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 16, 2022, p. A1.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick’s fate now in jury’s hands.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 17, 2022, p. A1.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick found not guilty of murder.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 18, 2022, p. A1.
Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick gets probation for evidence tampering.” The Orlando Sentinel, Aug 6, 2022, p. A1.

Lana and Steven Clayton Dec 23, 2024

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On a hot South Carolina afternoon in July, 2018, Lana Clayton frantically flagged down a passerby. She told him her husband, Steven Clayton, had fallen down the stairs and she feared he was dead. The initial investigation concluded that Steven had a heart attack. But Steven’s relatives felt like something wasn’t right, and pushed for an autopsy. Would the truth emerge before it was too late?
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Sources:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lana-steve-clayton-eye-drop-poison-suffer-48-hours/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-sentenced-25-years-prison-poisoning-husbands-drinking/story?id=68330116
Autopsy: The Last Hours of… S13.E18, “Mysterious Death of Steven Clayton”
Accident, Suicide or Murder. S4.E13, “Drop by Drop”
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldonline/name/steven-clayton-obituary?id=9605586
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2019/07/20/philanthropist-steven-d-clayton-laid-to-rest-a-year-after-his-death/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S235200782200155X
Dys, Andrew. “York Co. woman confesses to poisoning husband, charged with murder.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Sep 1, 2018, p. A1.
Dys, Andrew. “Police: Wife charged in husband’s death tried suicide.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Sep 6, 2018, p. A1.
Dys, Andrew. “‘16 incident gets a new review.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Sep 12, 2018, p. A1.
Dys, Andrew. “Accused wife says she can’t pay for lawyer.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Oct 10, 2018, p. A1.
Dys, Andrew. “Woman pleads guilty in Visine poisoning death of husband.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Jan 17, 2020, p. A1.

Lynette Joy Simms and Chris Dawson - Part 2 Dec 16, 2024

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In January 1982, Lynette Dawson, a loving wife and mother, vanished from the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Her husband, Chris Dawson, a former professional rugby player and local celebrity, insisted that she left voluntarily. Lyn’s family and friends initially believed his story but as the years passed with no contact from Lyn, their suspicions of foul play grew. It wasn’t until decades later that a true crime podcast called The Teacher’s Pet reignited public interest in the case. Cries grew louder for a thorough investigation to finally be done which ultimately lead to justice for Lyn and her family.
Today's snacks from Finland (Thanks Jarna!): Fazer Alku Pehmeä Granolapala mustikka, Ruissipsi Makea Chili, Karl Fazer Milk chocolates, Finnish Flavours christmas liquorice mix

The Santa Claus bank robbery of 1927 Dec 14, 2024

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Special holiday bonus episode!
Christmas time, 1927, in the small central Texas town of Cisco. It’s a fast-growing, bustling town thanks to the oil boom of the early 20s. Two days before Christmas, children are laughing, shopkeepers are busy, and families are preparing for festive gatherings. But no one knows that Christmas is about to take a dark, bloody turn. Santa Claus is coming to town – but he’s not bringing presents.
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Snacks: Peppermint meltaway cookies, gochujang caramel cookies, chocolate chip cookie bark, Christmas monster cookies
Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus_Bank_Robbery
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/santa-claus-bank-robbery
https://www.wideopencountry.com/the-great-santa-claus-bank-robbery/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/609749/santa-claus-bank-robbery-1927
https://texaspolitics.utexas.edu/archive/html/exec/governors/15.html
“Charges filed as bank raid story told by youth.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Apr 11, 1926, p. 10.
“Valera robber given 18 years.” Fort Worth Record-Telegram, May 5, 1926, p. 10.
“Pardons asked for Valera robbers.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Aug 26, 1926, p. 9.
“Ratliff held in corpus for Cisco police.” Abilene Reporter-News, Nov 6, 1927, p. 1.
“Wounded Cisco bank bandit brought here: Police chief dies, shot by robbers.” Fort Worth Record-Telegram, Dec 24, 1927, p. 1.
“Four Cisco bank robbers still at large.” Wichita Falls Times, Dec 24, 1927, p. 1.
“2 girls taken by Cisco bandits are left when car abandoned.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec 24, 1927, p. 1.
“Cisco chief dead; two dying.” Abilene Reporter-News, Dec 24, 1927, p. 1.
“Remaining robbers surrounded Tues. in Young County.” Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light, Dec 27, 1927, p. 1.
“‘Santy’ bandit shot, caught.” The Brownsville Herald, Dec 27, 1927, p. 1.
“Posse prepares for attack: Two remaining bandits of bank holdup in Cisco trapped near South Bend.” Abilene Reporter-News, Dec 28, 1927, p. 1.
“‘Maw’ tells story of Helms ‘going on long trip’; made Santa mask.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec 31, 1927, p. 6.
“99 years in Cisco bandit case.” Abilene Daily Reporter, Jan 27, 1928, p. 1.

Lynette Joy Simms and Chris Dawson - Part 1 Dec 09, 2024

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In January 1982, Lynette Dawson, a loving wife and mother, vanished from the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Her husband, Chris Dawson, a former professional rugby player and local celebrity, insisted that she left voluntarily. Lyn’s family and friends initially believed his story but as the years passed with no contact from Lyn, their suspicions of foul play grew. It wasn’t until decades later that a true crime podcast called The Teacher’s Pet reignited public interest in the case. Cries grew louder for a thorough investigation to finally be done which ultimately lead to justice for Lyn and her family.
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Today's snack: Anzac biscuits
Sources:

Marie and Frank Hilley - Part 3 of 3 Dec 02, 2024

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Marie and Frank Hilley seemed to be living the American dream in their hometown of Anniston, Alabama. They met while still in school and had two kids. Frank was moving up at the foundry where he worked, and Marie brought in extra income as an executive secretary. But, in the mid-seventies, trouble started finding the Hilley family. Unexplained illnesses, arson, nuisance calls, money problems, extortion, and more. It would take years for the mystery to unravel.
Today's snack: Eli's cheesecake and Jay's Hot Stuff potato chips
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Marie and Frank Hilley - Part 2 of 3 Nov 25, 2024

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Marie and Frank Hilley seemed to be living the American dream in their hometown of Anniston, Alabama. They met while still in school and had two kids. Frank was moving up at the foundry where he worked, and Marie brought in extra income as an executive secretary. But, in the mid-seventies, trouble started finding the Hilley family. Unexplained illnesses, arson, nuisance calls, money problems, extortion, and more. It would take years for the mystery to unravel.
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Today's snack: Classic Whoopie Pie
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Marie and Frank Hilley - Part 1 of 3 Nov 18, 2024

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Marie and Frank Hilley seemed to be living the American dream in their hometown of Anniston, Alabama. They met while still in school and had two kids. Frank was moving up at the foundry where he worked, and Marie brought in extra income as an executive secretary. But, in the mid-seventies, trouble started finding the Hilley family. Unexplained illnesses, arson, nuisance calls, money problems, extortion, and more. It would take years for the mystery to unravel.
Today's snack: RC Cola and Moon Pies
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Sources:

Ginsburg, Philip E., Poisoned Blood: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and an Astonishing Hoax
Anderson, Brian. “Web of Lies.” The Anniston Star, Feb 26, 1012, p. 1A.
Evans, Murphy, and Ronner, John. “The Marie Hilley Saga Ends.” The Anniston Star, Feb 27, 1987, p. 1A.
https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-criminal/1985/484-so-2d-476-0.html
Snapped S27 E13, Marie Hilley

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