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The Prosecutors

It's one of the most difficult stories we've covered on the podcast, but it's one that needs to be told. William Aellis was a serial predator, stalking and sexually abusing children for decades. But his victims refused to let him escape justice. This is their story.

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280. The Crimes of William Aellis -- Warrior

We reminisce over the year that has been, talk about our favorite episodes, and answer some of your questions.

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281: Our 2024 Year in Review

It's that time of year again - Merry Christmas to you all!

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282. Christmas Bloopers

We had a lot of outtakes this year and things that we caught off mic and as we continue the holiday season we're sharing more of them!

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283. Christmas Bloopers (AGAIN!)

If you just like hearing us talk about random things, this is the time of year for you.

 

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284. New Years Bloopers

Really, we like to talk.

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285. New Years Bloopers Part 2

Hollywood star and true crime fanatic Alison Sweeney joins the show to discuss the mysterious disappearance of Brandon Swanson. One moment he's on the phone with his parents. The next? Gone forever. What happened?

And be sure to watch Alison's latest, Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, on Thursday, February 6, at 8 pm ET on Hallmark Mystery.

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286. The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson -- One Wrong Step

It's an inexplicable mystery. Two elderly people, beloved in their community, brutally murdered at their lake house for no apparent reason. Who killed Russell and Shirley Dermond?

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287. The Lake Oconee Murders Part 1 of 2 -- Possum Kingdom

We finish our look at this mysterious crime and provide theories on what may have happened to Russell and Shirley Dermond.

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288. The Lake Oconee Murders Part 2 of 2

When Pablo Velez, Jr. was convicted of a shooting outside a bar, he steadfastly maintained his innocence. Is he a wrongfully convicted man? Or just another murderer denying his guilt? You decide.

Resources:

#JusticeForPabloVelezJr | Facebook | Linktree

Pablo Velez, Jr. v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 176th District Court of Harris County :: 2007 :: Texas Court of Appeals, First District Decisions :: Texas Case Law :: Texas Law :: US Law :: Justia

Wooley v. State - Texas - Case Law - VLEX 888510539
 

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289. The Wrongful Conviction of Pablo Velez, Jr. Part 1 of 3 -- Friends in Low Places

We answer your questions and read your emails. What's the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence? What about that Brian Shaffer ping? And can Alice follow a Twitter conversation? All that and more. 
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22: Listener Q&A -- Maura Murray, Brian Shaffer, Aunt Diane and more!

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