Episode 368: Zahra Baker

On episode sixteen, Jac, Alexis & Billy examine a grisly murder that left the conservative town of Rome, Georgia reeling. Thad Reynolds, husband, father and Church deacon was stabbed 19 times in his office. His savage slaying left the members of his church devastated; and the only thing worse than losing Thad, would be learning the truth about who was responsible. Blink - Check out www.BlinkForHome.com/FIRSTDEGREE Express VPN - Go to ExpressVPN.com/FIRSTDEGREE for 3 months free with a 1 year package Sunday Scaries - Check out SundayScaries.com and use promo code FIRST DEGREE for 10% off and free shipping 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Marras 201849min

On episode fifteen, Jac, Alexis & Billy speak with two First Degree guests who were plagued by the same fiendish stalker for decades, a stalker they came to call “Internet Satan.” They cover the twisted details of his crimes, his tactics of torment, the physical and psychological aftermath, and his ultimate capture. Blink - Check out www.BlinkForHome.com/FIRSTDEGREE Living Proof - Visit LivingProof.com/FIRST or use promo code FIRST for a free sample of dry shampoo Sunday Scaries - Check out SundayScaries.com and use promo code FIRST DEGREE for 10% off and free shipping 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Marras 20181h 9min

On episode fourteen, Jac, Alexis & Billy conclude the Travis Forbes case by exploring the details of the attack on his second known victim, the evidence that broke the case wide open, the demise of sociopath Travis Forbes, and finally; the truth about what happened to Kenia Monge. Blink - Check out www.BlinkForHome.com/FIRSTDEGREE Express VPN - Go to www.ExpressVPN.com/FIRSTDEGREE for 3 months free with a year package Madison Reed - Visit www.Madison-Reed.com and use code FIRST DEGREE for 10% off plus free shipping on your first color kit M.Gemi - Get $50 off your first pair at www.MGemi.com/FIRSTDEGREE Research Sources & Credits: Denver Post, stories by Jordan Steffen, Jessica Fender, Kirk Mitchell, and Monte Whaley 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Marras 201856min

A teenage girl goes missing and a smooth talking modern day Ted Bundy has all the answers. Follow Jac, Alexis and Billy as they explore the unthinkable crimes committed by Travis Forbes with the help of not one but two First Degree connections. Blink - Check out Blinkforhome.com/FirstDegree now for peace of mind starting at $99 Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com now and use Promo code FIRST for 3 free cups in your first box Madison Reed - Visit Madison-Reed.com and use Promo code FIRST DEGREE for 10% off your first color kit and free shipping Research Sources & Credits: Denver Post, stories by Jordan Steffen, Jessica Fender, Kirk Mitchell, and Monte Whaley 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Marras 201853min

On episode twelve, Jac, Alexis and Billy explore the horrifying case of serial killer Paul Ezra Rhoades. The terrifying details of his crimes and the emotional aftermath that followed is accompanied by the chilling First Degree perspective of a 17-year-old girl who won the lottery to witness his final breath through the window of his execution chamber. Madison Reed - Go to Madison-Reed.com and use Promo code First Degree Living Proof - Visit LivingProof.com/FIRST or use promo code FIRST for a free sample of dry shampoo Express VPN - Go to ExpressVPN.com/FIRSTDEGREE for 3 months free with a 1 year package 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Loka 20181h 5min

On episode eleven, Jac, Alexis and Billy conclude The Nightmare On Hickory Street case. They dive into the details of this gruesome double-homicide and attempt to understand what could turn a typical suburban kick back party into a slaughterhouse. Madison Reed - Go to Madison-Reed.com and use Promo code First Degree Research Sources & Credits: The Joliet Patch, stories by Joseph Hosey, John Ferak. The Chicago SunTimes The Chicago Tribune 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Loka 201841min

On episode ten, Jac, Alexis and Billy examine a disturbing and senseless double-murder known as "The Nightmare On Hickory Street." In part one, they'll delve into the details of the crime scene, the possible motives, and the minds of the young killers who are responsible. Express VPN - Go to ExpressVPN.com/FIRSTDEGREE for 3 months free with a 1 year package M. Gemi - Check out MGemi.com/FIRSTDEGREE for $50 off your first pair Research Sources & Credits: The Joliet Patch, stories by Joseph Hosey, John Ferak. The Chicago SunTimes The Chicago Tribune 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Loka 201859min

On episode nine, Jac, Alexis and Billy explore the puzzling trail of destruction left in the wake of Sons of Anarchy actor, Johnny Lewis. They'll track his rapid decline, his decent into madness, the grisly murder of his elderly landlady and ultimately, the discovery of Johnny's body in the driveway of a Hollywood hills mansion. Leesa - Leesa.com/FIRST and promo code FIRST for up to $235 off and free shipping Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter code FIRST to get 3 free cups in your first box 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Loka 20181h 14min