The Fall Line: True Crime

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The Murder of Gregory Montgomery, Part 2 Dec 18, 2019

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Two-part miniseries covering the story of a young man who was killed in Atlanta in 1987 -- just hours after Thanksgiving day. The episodes explore far-reaching effects on his family, their history in Atlanta, and why the suspect in the case has never been prosecuted.

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Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Bryan Worters, Jessica Ann, and Kim Fritz/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Produced and engineered by Maura Currie/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR/Special thanks to Angie Dodd

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The Murder of Gregory Montgomery, Part 1 Dec 11, 2019

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Just a note: the host was ill during the weeks of recording. We apologize for any remaining hoarseness. Two-part miniseries covering the story of a young man, killed in Atlanta in 1987 -- just hours after Thanksgiving day. The episodes explore far-reaching effects on his family, their history in Atlanta, and why it seemed that the suspect in the case had never been arrested or prosecuted. In Part 1, we discuss what we then believed to be the facts of the case--until new information came in 24 hours before the recording of Part 2. Be sure to listen next Wednesday to hear about what we found out.

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The Disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate, Part 4 Aug 28, 2019

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The final episode of this four-part series, we discuss where the case stands now and how social media might help Shy'Kemmia's case.

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The Disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate, Part 3 Aug 21, 2019

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In episode three of this four-part series, suspects and other area predators--and victims--are examined.

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The Disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate Part 2: No Direction Home Aug 14, 2019

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In episode two of this four-part series, the investigation and the immediate aftermath of Shy'Kemmia Pate's disappearance are examined.

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The Disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate Part 1 Aug 07, 2019

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On September 4, 1998, Shy'Kemmia Pate vanished from her hometown of Unadilla, Georgia.

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Updated: Dennis Doe and Christmas Doe: Dennis Doe IDENTIFIED Apr 24, 2019

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In this remastered re-release of our 2019 episode on the 1988 Ware County Jane Doe known as "Christmas Doe" and the now-identified former John Doe known as "Dennis Doe," William DaShawn Hamilton, found in Dekalb County, GA, in 1999. Listen for just-released updates in his case and the full details of both investigations.

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Remastered by Scott Stronach

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Updated: Julie Doe Apr 17, 2019

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Update 2022:

We provide updates on our coverage of Julie Doe, an unidentified decedent and probable homicide victim found along a Florida highway in 1988. Julie was a trans woman assumed to be cisgender until 2015; since its inception, the Trans Doe Task Force has worked to amplify her case and actively seek her loved ones and chosen family in hopes of resolving her case. In addition, The DNA Doe Project is actively seeking volunteers to upload their DNA to GEDmatch in hopes of identifying Julie—particularly those who live in the Southeast.

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Unsolved Murders: Robert Martin & Tracey Thompson Apr 10, 2019

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Two unsolved murders, two counties 20 minutes apart, two years in between--and no answers into the hallmark "overkill" beatings of two members of the LGBTQ+ community--including a trans woman and a gender-nonconforming gay man. Special content advisory by Jadzia Axelrod.

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Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Haley Gray and Kim Fritz/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Engineered by Encompass Podcast Studios/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR

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The Murder of Elia Banderas Apr 03, 2019

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In the days before January 1st, 1996, a housekeeper at a luxury Atlanta hotel was murdered—in broad daylight. Just months later, a guest is beaten to death, in the same hotel, also during the day. Housekeeping staff are the invisible gears that keep hotels running smoothly—but at what cost? *Note: after the recording of this episode, a new suit was filed in the Mangham case. Content advisement by Dr. Marcela Fuentes.

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