True Crime - The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis Knight

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  • True Crime - The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis KnightDive into the complexities of justice with "True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion," where we explore real-life cases through three thought-provoking categories: Under the Influence, Mad or Bad, and Murder or Self-Defense.Each episode dissects a controversial crime, challenging you to question the motives, mental states, and legal outcomes that shape our understanding of guilt and innocence. Was the suspect manipulated into their actions, suffering from a deep mental illness, or simply making a choice between life and death?Join host Alexis Knight as she presents the facts, examines the arguments, and invites you to render your verdict in the court of public opinion. Your perspective could change everything.#truecrime, #courtofpublicopinionThis podcast will feature real-life stories from police officers, crime scene investigators, survivors of violent crimes and more. We'll share stories about how police investigate, assess and solve criminal cases, how 911 calls can provide valuable information to police and how crime victims can seek justice. Every episode will feature a different story, providing a unique insight into the world of law enforcement and crime. We'll bring you interviews with experts from the police force, crime scene investigation teams, prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims and more. We'll explore the impact of crime on individuals and communities. We'll also examine the ethical and legal issues that arise in criminal cases, and the efforts of police to protect the public and bring criminals to justice. We'll be discussing the latest news and developments in the criminal justice system, and the implications of new laws and policies on the safety of communities. We'll also provide valuable resources to help those affected by crime, and look at the impact of crime on the mental health of communities. We hope you'll join us as we explore the world of crime and justice, one episode at a time.true crime is a nonfiction literary, podcast, and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people. The crimes most commonly include murder; about 40 percent focus on tales of serial killers.As much as we love listening to a celebrity interview or cultural discussion, there’s nothing quite like a true crime podcast to keep you hooked for hours on end.There’s a reason why so many true crime series have climbed the podcast charts over the years – from the genre-defining brilliance of Serial to the unexpected twists and turns of Sweet Bobby, true crime is the genre that just keeps on giving.True crime has never been more popular than it is today, as evidenced by the astonishing number of podcasts, TV shows, and documentaries dedicated to the genre. At its core, however, true crime is a type of nonfiction literature. From influential works like Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood (1966) to modern-day investigations such as Michelle McNamara’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (2018) or Elon Green’s Last Call (2021), such narratives are unique in the way they connect with their readers, precisely because they explore harrowing real-life events that could happen to anyone.Want to know more about true crime? Here we define the genre, take a fascinating look at its origins, and cover some of its common themes.The Definition of “True Crime”It seems like the definition of true crime would be obvious: A story about a crime that actually occurred. Indeed, most true crime books explore dark and distressing subject matter, and reader discretion is advised. Granted, the first rule of true crime is that the narrative must include as many nitty-gritty facts about the case as possible: Readers expect the actual names of people involved and the correct time and place, information about what they did, and as many details of the crime and its investigation as the author can dig up.True crime books can be about a single event, like a kidnapping. They can also be about the collective crimes of serial killers, thieves, or cult leaders. However narrow or broad the focus, the best true crime books deliver well-researched, finely written examinations of the case at hand.But the wealth of details is just half of what makes true crime so popular with readers. The most talented true crime authors excel at presenting the facts of a case while vividly re-creating the atmosphere that surrounded the crime. They put criminals and their victims in context by establishing elements like the political climate of the day, the history of a town, or the struggles faced by a particular community. They dig into everyone’s motives, then weigh these motives against the actions and developments they document. They re-create dialogue as faithfully as possible, although of course sometimes it’s necessary to take artistic liberties.In other words, the most popular true crime authors transport readers to the scene of the crime, with all ...
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  • Best Police Stories of Reddit (3.5-Hour Compilation) True Police Stories

    Best Police Stories of Reddit (3.5-Hour Compilation) True Police Stories
    Oct 5 2024
    Best Police Stories of Reddit (3.5-Hour Compilation) True Police Stories

    True Crime - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls, Police Stories, Unsolved Mysteries Reddit Podcast

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  • The Pig Farmer Killer — He Killed 49 Women and Fed Them to Pigs

    The Pig Farmer Killer — He Killed 49 Women and Fed Them to Pigs
    Oct 2 2024
    Robert Willy Pickton "The Pig Farm Killer" Serial Killer

    The Pig Farmer Killer — He Killed 49 Women and Fed Them to Pigs
    Only to get caught trying to make his tally an “even 50”

    Robert William Pickton, aka “Willy” was a quiet Canadian man who grew up in a family of pig farmers. His family had been in the business of pig farming for three generations but by the time Pickton and his siblings inherited the pig farm, they’d only raise a few pigs on the farm and sell them to friends and neighbors.

    They, in fact, sold parts of the inherited land for large sums of money, not having much intention of continuing the family business.

    However, it wasn’t pig farming that made Willy rather infamous in Canada and the rest of the world. He is known to have murdered as many as 49 women, having been arrested due to his admitted “sloppiness” in trying to make his tally an “even 50” or the “big five-O.”
    A Contradicting Tale of Quiet Nature and Rave Parties

    Willy was described by most of his friends as a pretty “quiet and simple guy” who didn’t really have any visible devious habits that would draw much attention. He wasn’t known to be much of a drinker, or didn’t really do any substance abuse, nor was he ever known to be too violent.
    After neglecting the original pig farming business inherited from their parents, Willy and his siblings registered a non-profit charity by the name of “The Piggy Palace Good Times Society” with the Canadian government in 1996. They claimed to “organize, co-ordinate, manage and operate special events, functions, dances, shows, and exhibitions on behalf of service organizations, sports organizations, and other worthy groups”. What these not-for-profit events eventually ended up being were a series of rave parties where members of music bands and other partygoers would come and engage in substance abuse and also engage with many sex workers. The events were quite large and attracted as many as 2,000 people.

    After some complaints about the nature of activities held under the name of the charity, and some ruckus created at a New Year’s Eve party in 1998, police intervened and banned any future parties at the pig farm, and also stripped the non-profit status of the society in the following year for lack of sufficient financial statements.

    The Murders & The Discovery\

    In March 1997, Willy was first charged for the attempted murder of a sex worker called Wendy, who had been stabbed several times following an argument at the farm.
    Wendy had managed to grab the weapon off Willy, stabbed him back, and escaped despite being handcuffed by him. Pickton received treatment at a nearby hotel and was also later released on bail. The charges were dismissed in January of 1998.
    It was later that year that the injunction was brought to the farm and the charity to host any events and parties.

    One of the workers at the farm, Bill Hiscox, noted that many of the women that visited the farm eventually went missing and reported his suspicions to the local police.
    In February of 2002, when the police visited the farm with a search warrant, they found multiple items belonging to the missing women. Willy and his brother David Pickton were arrested on charges of owning illegal weapons. While they were later released, police maintained surveillance on the brothers.

    On further investigation, police suspected Willy of a series of murders of the various missing women, and over the course of the year, Willy was charged for a total of fifteen first-degree murders.

    Over the next three years, by October of 2005, the tally of the first-degree murder charges had gone up to a staggering twenty-seven.

    Excavations at the farm continued for over a whole year, and cost about $70mn — making it one of the most expensive investigations in Canada’s history.
    The excavations revealed cut skulls, broken jaws, and other bodily remains of multiple women including the DNA of as many as 33 different women.

    Robert Willy Pickton The Pig Farm Killer Serial Killer

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    52 mins
  • True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - The Murder of Shanda Sharer

    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - The Murder of Shanda Sharer
    Oct 2 2024
    In this episode of True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion, we dive into the tragic and shocking murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer

    Carried out by a group of teenage girls in 1992, this case has haunted Indiana and the nation for decades. Was it a result of peer pressure and manipulation, or were all four girls equally responsible for the heinous crime?

    Join Alexis Knight as she breaks down the case, explores the chilling dynamics of groupthink, and invites you, the listener, to decide—was justice truly served?

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    44 mins
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