A Conversation with Scott Turow, Author of Presumed Guilty
Murder Sheet14 Jan 2025

A Conversation with Scott Turow, Author of Presumed Guilty

Here at the Murder Sheet, we are huge fans of the author Scott Turow. His first novel. Presumed Innocent, came out back in 1987 and introduced readers to the lawyers of Kindle County. In the years since, Turow published many more novels- rich and gripping legal thrillers, each one well worth reading.

Even if you haven't read any of his books, you still may have met some of his characters. Presumed Innocent was made into a successful movie starring Harrison Ford and- just last year- was also adapted into a television series on Apple Plus. That story focused on Rusty Sabich- who was facing a murder trial for the death of his lover.

Turow returns to Rusty's story in his latest novel, Presumed Guilty- and you don't need to have read any earlier novel in order to appreciate it. Now a much older Rusty has settled down in a rural part of his state. He seems to have found true love. But there's a pretty big complication- the African American son of Rusty's partner is charged with murdering his girlfriend-- and he wants Rusty to defend him in court.

Scott was kind enough to take the time to talk with us about the new novel. the stresses of trial work and how a prosecutor knows when he's ready to move into criminal defense.

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In the Shadow of Nadia: The Murders

In the Shadow of Nadia: The Murders

On a spring day four years ago, a gunman burst into a restaurant in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. He opened fire, killing two young men in the eatery, and a pair of brothers attempting to flee the scene.Many questions remain about the murders that occurred on March 30, 2017 in Nadia's Fish & Chicken Grill. The sudden massacre happened in the midst of a spate of killings in the South Shore. Police quickly identified a local suspect: 19-year-old Maurice Harris. He had just lost his father to gun violence, and police hosted a press conference declaring that their suspect was likely out for vengeance.But the case was far from over. As it turns out, the Chicago Police Department failed to disclose some key details about Harris, details that would have major implications for the case.Join the Murder Sheet's Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee in the first episode of "In the Shadow of Nadia," a new miniseries investigating the Nadia's Fish & Chicken murders. This episode will delve into the events of March 2017, offering a detailed timeline on the shooting at Nadia and a series of potentially-connected crimes.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Jun 202122min

High's Ice Cream Homicides: Covering the Case with Small Town Big Crime's Courteney Stuart

High's Ice Cream Homicides: Covering the Case with Small Town Big Crime's Courteney Stuart

In 1967, two young women working at High's Ice Cream in Staunton, Virginia were shot to death at work. Decades later, one of their coworkers, Sharron Smith, confessed on her deathbed to the killings. But that wasn't the end of the story. For some, it was just the beginning. William "Bill" Thomas, a man who had been acquitted of one of the murders, brought a lawsuit against Staunton itself, after living under a cloud of suspicion for years.Courteney Stuart had previously edited stories about the High's confession for The Hook, a local Charlottesville paper. Then, she found herself reporting on the Thomas lawsuit. She spoke with us about what it was like on the ground, covering the aftermath of an explosive small-town case.And check out Courteney's own true crime podcast — Small Town Big Crime — wherever you listen to podcasts. It delves into the shocking 1985 murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom, and the subsequent arrest of their daughter Elizabeth and her University of Virginia classmate Jens Soering.In the upcoming weeks, the Murder Sheet will roll out a miniseries on an unsolved restaurant mass murder, so stay tuned.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Jun 202124min

Reporting from Reddit: An Interview with Bones of Autumn: Part Two

Reporting from Reddit: An Interview with Bones of Autumn: Part Two

This week, the Murder Sheet will be sitting down to interview one of our favorite true crime Redditors: Bones of Autumn.This'll be the second of two episodes featuring Bones, an Indiana-based true crime researcher and writer who posts all her findings on the Unresolved Mysteries subreddit.Listen along as we talk about the disappearance of Indiana University student Lauren Spierer, the murder of Hannah Wilson, the crimes of lesser-known serial killer Ted Carr, six-year-old Katie Clay's unsolved killing, Brown County's Brown family murders, the inexplicable Indy rock storm, Candi Morris's suspicious death, and the bizarre homicide of Helen Tobolski at the University of Notre Dame.In the upcoming weeks, the Murder Sheet will roll out a miniseries on an unsolved restaurant mass murder in Chicago, so stay tuned.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Jun 202148min

Reporting from Reddit: An Interview with Bones of Autumn: Part One

Reporting from Reddit: An Interview with Bones of Autumn: Part One

This week, the Murder Sheet will be chatting with one of our favorite true crime Redditors: Bones of Autumn.This'll be the first of two episodes featuring Bones, an Indiana-based true crime researcher and writer who posts all her findings on the Unresolved Mysteries subreddit. Listen along as we chat about her methods around digging into obscure crimes, the case of alleged serial killer Frank Leaver, and the Hoosier State's bloody past. In the upcoming weeks, the Murder Sheet will roll out a miniseries on an unsolved restaurant mass murder in Chicago, so stay tuned.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Mai 202129min

The Delphi Murders: James Chadwell

The Delphi Murders: James Chadwell

Who is James Chadwell, and why is he being looked at in connection with the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams?This episode takes a break from our focus on restaurant homicides, and is part of our intermittent series of episodes on the Delphi case. We'll present the facts that we've been able to gather on Chadwell, and discuss why he's currently being discussed as a possible perpetrator in the Delphi case. If you have information on the Delphi murders, send your confidential tip to abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or call 844-459-5786, 800-382-7537 or 765-564-2413.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Mai 202118min

The Donut Shop Killers: Behind the Investigation

The Donut Shop Killers: Behind the Investigation

This week on the Murder Sheet, we speak in-depth with Don Williams, a retired Santa Barbara detective who helped capture the infamous Donut Shop Killers. If you haven't already, make sure to go back and listen to "The Donut Shop Killers," episode 23 of our first season. Williams spoke with us about the multi-state investigation into the case, the tragic aftermath of the grocery shop shooting that put a halt to the killers' reign of terror, and the experience of being played by true crime icon Robert Stack on Police Story.Special thanks to Don and his wife Kathi! Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Mai 202131min

High's Ice Cream Homicides: Part Two

High's Ice Cream Homicides: Part Two

It was an ending that no one saw coming. On April 11, 1967, someone gunned down sisters-in-law Constance Smootz Hevener and Carolyn Hevener Perry at the High's Ice Cream shop in Staunton, Virginia. Police had a main suspect, who was ultimately acquitted in court. The case went cold. Then, decades later, one citizen sleuth got involved with the case. And the dark secret he helped to uncover would shock the entire town of Staunton.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Mai 202122min

High's Ice Cream Homicides: Part One

High's Ice Cream Homicides: Part One

Late one night in the spring of 1967, gunshots shattered the nighttime calm that had settled over Staunton, Virginia. Two young women — sisters-in-law Constance Smootz Hevener and Carolyn Hevener Perry — were shot at their workplace: High's Ice Cream store. Neither would survive the night.The investigation into the brutal crime would drag on for decades. In this episode, we'll delve into the earliest suspect in the case. Make sure to listen to part two next week to learn more about the stunning conclusion of this long-cold case.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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