Episode
The Confession?
1:23:33
Published: Sat Mar 11 2023
Description
A man wakes up to find his fiancée dead; a shocking confession changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapters
In 1998, a librarian was murdered in her Virginia home, and the case remains unsolved to this day.
00:00 - 03:35 (03:35)
Summary
In 1998, a librarian was murdered in her Virginia home, and the case remains unsolved to this day. The victim's dedication to her job is evident in her photos, as investigators continue to search for answers.
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No coherent information can be derived from these sentence fragments.
03:35 - 06:42 (03:07)
Summary
No coherent information can be derived from these sentence fragments.
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Plans between two individuals are delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
06:42 - 11:14 (04:31)
Summary
Plans between two individuals are delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
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A man recounts the night his partner died and the suspicion that fell on him during the investigation.
11:14 - 16:24 (05:09)
Summary
A man recounts the night his partner died and the suspicion that fell on him during the investigation.
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Chris found out someone was in his closet two weeks after she had been hiding there.
16:24 - 20:41 (04:17)
Summary
Chris found out someone was in his closet two weeks after she had been hiding there. Detective Holmes questions him about why he didn't notice until 1:30am.
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A discussion about the fear of admitting the truth and the discomfort that comes with not knowing what happened in a certain situation.
20:41 - 24:11 (03:30)
Summary
A discussion about the fear of admitting the truth and the discomfort that comes with not knowing what happened in a certain situation.
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The detectives coax a confession out of the suspect by urging him to write down his version of events, and he proceeds to tell a story of an argument that ends in a fatal blow.
24:11 - 28:17 (04:06)
Summary
The detectives coax a confession out of the suspect by urging him to write down his version of events, and he proceeds to tell a story of an argument that ends in a fatal blow.
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The podcast discusses a case where the police used extreme tactics to get a confession from a man who was not guilty of the crime.
28:17 - 33:45 (05:28)
Summary
The podcast discusses a case where the police used extreme tactics to get a confession from a man who was not guilty of the crime. The man was subjected to hours of interrogation and was lied to repeatedly by the police.
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The police are investigating the murder of Andrea Sincotta, processing the crime scene for forensic evidence while questioning her fiancé, Chris Johnson, who mentions that Andrea had recently given an old computer to an unknown man.
33:45 - 37:53 (04:07)
Summary
The police are investigating the murder of Andrea Sincotta, processing the crime scene for forensic evidence while questioning her fiancé, Chris Johnson, who mentions that Andrea had recently given an old computer to an unknown man.
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Bobby Joe Leonard was convicted of abduction, rape, and attempted murder of a 13-year-old girl in 1999, and was sentenced to life in prison.
37:53 - 43:19 (05:26)
Summary
Bobby Joe Leonard was convicted of abduction, rape, and attempted murder of a 13-year-old girl in 1999, and was sentenced to life in prison.
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The police in Arlington are still investigating an unsolved murder case, in which false information was introduced, and no one has been charged for the murder.
43:20 - 49:17 (05:56)
Summary
The police in Arlington are still investigating an unsolved murder case, in which false information was introduced, and no one has been charged for the murder. A new cold case detective has taken over the case, and they are trying to find a way to solve it.
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Bobby Joe Leonard and Detective Ortiz meet with a prosecutor to discuss the death penalty being taken off the table.
49:17 - 54:23 (05:06)
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Bobby Joe Leonard and Detective Ortiz meet with a prosecutor to discuss the death penalty being taken off the table. Later, Leonard is confronted by a man claiming he is owed money.
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The hosts discuss the importance of re-interviewing witnesses in a case, particularly when the first set of interviews have not yielded any substantial proof or evidence for the case.
54:23 - 59:35 (05:12)
Summary
The hosts discuss the importance of re-interviewing witnesses in a case, particularly when the first set of interviews have not yielded any substantial proof or evidence for the case.
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The use of glue at a crime scene may interfere with the collection of forensic evidence and should be avoided.
59:35 - 1:05:00 (05:24)
Summary
The use of glue at a crime scene may interfere with the collection of forensic evidence and should be avoided. A witness testimony is vulnerable to error and cannot be the sole evidence presented in court.
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Bobby Joe testifies about identifying the caller and the prosecution argues the vacuum bag is a red herring in the case.
1:05:02 - 1:11:39 (06:36)
Summary
Bobby Joe testifies about identifying the caller and the prosecution argues the vacuum bag is a red herring in the case.
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A defense attorney recounts defending Chris Johnson and how the pressure of the case weighed on him, highlighting the importance of reasonable doubt.
1:11:39 - 1:16:06 (04:27)
Summary
A defense attorney recounts defending Chris Johnson and how the pressure of the case weighed on him, highlighting the importance of reasonable doubt.
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The host examines the case of Andrea Sincotta's murder, interviewing one of the investigators responsible for finding her killer and exploring discrepancies in the story of convicted murderer Chris Johnson.
1:16:07 - 1:20:37 (04:30)
Summary
The host examines the case of Andrea Sincotta's murder, interviewing one of the investigators responsible for finding her killer and exploring discrepancies in the story of convicted murderer Chris Johnson.