Episode
Friendly Fire | 6. Carson County
41:26
Published: Mon Jul 11 2022
Description
A Carson had been sheriff in Scott County for 22 of the previous 30 years— until Marty Carson’s father loses in a landslide. His successor gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the sheriff’s department had been run under Carson’s leadership, and the effect of John John's killing on the community, including the Carson family. Lori learns a staggering theory that could turn her case upside down. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The sheriff has responsibilities beyond just law enforcement, including running the county jail and providing security for county courts.
00:00 - 02:04 (02:04)
Summary
The sheriff has responsibilities beyond just law enforcement, including running the county jail and providing security for county courts. In a small, financially disadvantaged county, the sheriff can behave and is often required to behave like a politician as well as a law enforcement officer.
EpisodeFriendly Fire | 6. Carson County
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Despite one member of the Carson family, who had run the Scott County Sheriff's Department for 22 out of 30 years, being imprisoned on federal drug charges, another member was elected sheriff.
02:04 - 08:25 (06:21)
Summary
Despite one member of the Carson family, who had run the Scott County Sheriff's Department for 22 out of 30 years, being imprisoned on federal drug charges, another member was elected sheriff. Residents still felt they could rely on the department for help.
EpisodeFriendly Fire | 6. Carson County
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A former sheriff shares his experience running against an incumbent who gave him his first law enforcement job.
08:25 - 13:03 (04:38)
Summary
A former sheriff shares his experience running against an incumbent who gave him his first law enforcement job. He talks about the need for positive change in the department and his plans for a modern law enforcement approach.
EpisodeFriendly Fire | 6. Carson County
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The police force needs to adapt to modern techniques in order to fight modern-day crime, including the drug epidemic.
13:03 - 19:05 (06:01)
Summary
The police force needs to adapt to modern techniques in order to fight modern-day crime, including the drug epidemic. A former Sheriff re-interviewed every employee and offered incentives for continued education under his administration.
EpisodeFriendly Fire | 6. Carson County
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Harry Claiborne went from representing people in the hills to serving as a state judge and then being appointed to a federal bench in 1984.
19:05 - 23:23 (04:17)
Summary
Harry Claiborne went from representing people in the hills to serving as a state judge and then being appointed to a federal bench in 1984. However, in 1986, he was convicted of tax evasion and was sentenced to prison, which led to his downfall.
EpisodeFriendly Fire | 6. Carson County
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Doubt and rumors surrounding a lawsuit in Scott County, Tennessee, caused distress for both officials and citizens, making it clear that gossip can have serious consequences.
23:23 - 28:18 (04:54)
Summary
Doubt and rumors surrounding a lawsuit in Scott County, Tennessee, caused distress for both officials and citizens, making it clear that gossip can have serious consequences.
EpisodeFriendly Fire | 6. Carson County
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The speaker talks about how Marty, a meth dealer, had killed officer Yancey and even helped prisoners break out of jail to make more meth.
28:18 - 35:31 (07:13)
Summary
The speaker talks about how Marty, a meth dealer, had killed officer Yancey and even helped prisoners break out of jail to make more meth. The speaker also reveals that Marty had asked him if he wanted to kill another officer.
EpisodeFriendly Fire | 6. Carson County
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The anonymous witness refused to give any information about the potentially corrupt police officer, Marty Carson, when questioned by law enforcement, and believes that the stabbing of Rick was a message being sent.
35:31 - 37:14 (01:43)
Summary
The anonymous witness refused to give any information about the potentially corrupt police officer, Marty Carson, when questioned by law enforcement, and believes that the stabbing of Rick was a message being sent. Friendly Fire is a podcast produced by Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, hosted by Sean Flynn, with Lindsey Kilbride as the senior producer, and Callie Hitchcock as the associate producer.