189: The Murder of Denise Lee

In 2010, an elite student and gifted athlete at the University of Virginia became the face of domestic abuse on college campuses. Yeardley Love played lacrosse, and so did her boyfriend, George Huguely V. The culture of lacrosse, with exceptionally close relationships between both teams, as well as the culture of drinking on college campuses, may have caused Yeardley’s friends and teammates to not see what was really happening. Yeardley didn’t even really understand it herself. US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/Foundation started by Yeardley Love’s family: https://www.joinonelove.org/Written, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Haley Gray & Erica KelleyEdited by Chaes GrayOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerOriginal Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioSources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/88-yeardley-love-the-uva-lacrosse-murderMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com@southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)This episode's sponsors: SundanceNow.com (enter the promo code: southernfried to get your first 30 days for free!)TryFuture.com/southernfried (to try for 2 weeks for only $1!!)AurateNewYork.com/southernfried (enter the promo code southern fried to get 15% off your first order!)

15 Maalis 20201h 4min

In the summer of 1969, 12 year old Tina Andrews slipped out of the house to go meet up with some friends. As they walked home, they were offered a ride by two men. The other two girls made it home that night, but Tina did not. There were two trials in McComb, Mississippi trying to bring Tina’s murderer to justice. Tina’s social standing in the community, a poor white girl, affected the investigation and the outcomes of the trials. Written, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Erica Kelley Primary Source: Murder in McComb: The Tina Andrews Case by Trent BrownEdited by Chaes GrayOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerOriginal Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioSources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/87-the-murder-of-tina-andrews-white-trash-justiceMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com@southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)To buy Mr. Brown's book on Amazon, click here:https://www.amazon.com/Murder-McComb-Tina-Andrews-Case/dp/0807172804/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=murder+in+mccomb&qid=1583634717&sr=8-1This episode's sponsers:ShipStation.com (click on the mic at the top of page & enter code southern fried for a free 60 day trial!)WarbyParker.com/southernfried (try five pairs of glasses on at home for free!)BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor)

8 Maalis 20201h 3min

In 1985, another narcissistic family annihilator struck in Columbus, Georgia. Ann Johnson Curry was over eight months pregnant when she and her two children were brutally murdered. It would take almost 25 years to bring the monster who killed them to justice. Written, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Haley GrayAdditional Research by Erica KelleyEdited by Chaes GraySuggested by Michele HamiltonOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerOriginal Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioSources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/86-another-narcissistic-family-annihilator-michael-curryMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com@southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)Episode Sponsor:Best Fiends: download the app for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play

29 Helmi 202047min

In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to tell another story of a wrongful conviction. But this one is even worse. It’s not a mis-identification, it is the straight up racist framing of an innocent man. And because Monroe County, Alabama officials were so determined to frame Walter McMillian, the real murderer of Ronda Morrison will probably never be brought to justice. Written, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Erica KelleyAdditional Research by Haley GrayEdited by Chaes GraySuggested by Julie MooreOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerOriginal Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioSuggested Reading: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice & Redemption by Bryan Stevenson, and Circumstantial Evidence: Death, Life & Justice in a Southern Town by Pete EarleySources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/85-the-murder-of-ronda-morrison-the-framing-of-walter-mcmillianMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com@southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)This episode's sponsors:BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor)Noom.com/southernfried (to start your free trial today!)EveryPlate.com (enter promo code: southernfried3 to get 40% off your first 3 boxes!)

23 Helmi 20201h 2min

Stacey Morgan Schoeck had been married four times before she met her fifth husband, Richard Schoeck. This time, she didn’t want a divorce. Happy Valentine’s DaySources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/84-the-valentines-day-black-widow-stacey-schoeckWritten, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Haley GrayEdited by Chaes GraySuggested by Suzanne LinkOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerOriginal Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com@southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)This episode's sponsors:To Download the show Keep Coming Back, the promo I played today, visit their website: http://keepcomingbackpodcast.com/BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor)

14 Helmi 202043min

To start off Black History Month, I wanted to highlight an extremely moving and important case of the wrongful conviction of a black man. The rape of Jennifer Thompson was horrific. But police procedures at the time, in 1984, caused her to accuse the wrong man. When he was finally exonerated by DNA, Jennifer didn’t just apologize. She and Ronald Cotton became close friends and Jennifer became an activist about the fallibility of eyewitness identification and the power of forgiveness. Written, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Erica KelleyEdited by Chaes GraySuggested Reading: Picking Cotton by Suggested by Suzanne LinkOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerOriginal Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioSources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/83-the-rape-of-jennifer-thompson-wrongful-conviction-of-ron-cottonMajor Resource: https://www.pickingcottonbook.com/Merch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com@southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)This episode's sponsors:ShipStation.com (click on the mic at the top of page & enter code southern fried for a free 60 day trial!)BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor)

9 Helmi 20201h 24min

In 2002, a teen aged married couple, Adam and Samantha Chrismer, 17 and 16 years old, were brutally murdered in Johnson City, Tennessee. The man convicted of their murders, Howard Hawk Willis, has been called a serial killer. I agree. His first wife, Nancy Debra Winegar Barr Willis, went missing December 23rd 1986. His stepfather was found dead just days after the married couple. Why? Why did Adam and Samantha marry so young? And why did they have to die? Written, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Erica Kelley and Haley GrayOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerEdited by: Chaes Gray Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioSources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/82-the-grisly-murders-of-adam-samantha-chrismerMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)This episode's sponsors:Best Fiends: download the app for free on the Apple App Store or Google PlayBakedByMelissa.com/southernfried (promo code southern fried for 15% off your order!)Noom.com/southernfried (to start your free trial today!)

1 Helmi 20201h 4min

In Part 2 of The Cullen and Priscilla Davis Saga, We dive into the FOUR trials Cullen faced. Not just for the mansion murders, but later, murder for hire. They say money can’t buy you everything. But in Cullen’s case, it damn sure can buy you freedom. Written, hosted and produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Erica KelleyOriginal Graphic Art by Coley HornerEdited by: Chaes Gray Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma RadioSources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/80-81-the-saga-of-cullen-priscilla-davis-part-1-2Merch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)Today's Sponsor: Best Fiends: download the app for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play

19 Tammi 20201h 13min