Part 2 | Avenging the Peaceful Warrior - The Conviction of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur
Bloody Angola: A Podcast by Jim Chapman16 Jan 2025

Part 2 | Avenging the Peaceful Warrior - The Conviction of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers the case, conviction and incarceration of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur, linked to the tragic murder of 86-year-old war hero Charles Martin Jr. Jim provides insight into Charles’s life, the tragic incident that led to his murder and the manhunt for those responsible. What starts out as a quest to prove a case for one victim turns into a race to solve a missing persons case from eleven years prior.

Timestamps:
10:26 Trial of Eric Mickelson Begins
12:45 Beverly Arthur's Guilty Plea
14:37 Shocking Supreme Court Ruling
20:04 Retrial of Eric Mickelson
26:11 The Fate of Christy O'Pri
30:03 Closing Remarks and Next Episode

Sources:
  1. Find-a-grave. Kristi Gwen O’Pry.
  2. Kristi Gwen O’Pry Obituary.
  3. Kristi Gwen O’Pry. The Charley Project. Accessed 07 Dec 2024.
  4. Find-a-grave. Charles Martin Jr.
  5. Allen, Sammy G. “Local woman still…” The Times. 28 Jul 1996.
  6. Martin, Margaret. “Family searches for…” The Times. 11 Aug 1996.
  7. Staff Writer. “Times Update: Missing…” The Times. 07 Dec 1996.
  8. Burton, Larry. “Woman missing for…” The Times. 27 May 1997.
  9. Walker, Don. “Search for woman…” The Times. 28 Nov 1997.
  10. Walker, Don. “Search planned for…” The Times. 27 Dec 1997.
  11. Burton, Larry. “Search for woman…” The Times. 28 Dec 1997.
  12. Staff Writer. “O’Pry case topic…” The Times. 03 Feb 1998.
  13. Staff Writer. “East Carroll inmate…” The Times. 16 Nov 2004.
  14. Staff Writer. “Murder Suspect admits…” KTBS3 News. 13 Jul 2007.
  15. Wilson, Loresha, and Causey, Adam Kealoha. “Accused killer admits…” The Times. 14 Jul 2007.
  16. Prime, John Andrew. “Victim was an…” The Times. 14 Jul 2007.
  17. State of Louisiana v. Eric Dale Mickelson. Appeal. 14 Dec 2016.
  18. Wilson, Loresha. “Inmates join search…” The Times. 17 Jul 2007.
  19. Staff Writer. “Accused murderers appear…” The Times. 18 Jul 2007.
  20. Wilson, Loresha. “Accused killer due…” The Times. 19 Jul 2007.
  21. Wilson, Loresha. “Mickelson faces charge…” The Times. 24 Aug 2007.
  22. Wilson, Loresha. “Couple indicted on…” The Times. 06 Sep 2007.
  23. Wilson, Loresha. “Murder suspects plead…” The Times. 08 Sep 2007.
  24. Duvernay, Adam. “Accused murderer Mickelson…” The Times. 31 Jul 2011.
  25. Fernandez, Icess. “Mickelson: I locked…” The Times. 01 Aug 2011.
  26. Wilson, Loresha. “Jury sees dismembered…” The Times. 02 Aug 2011.
  27. Staff Writer. “Mickelson found guilty…” KSLA News 12. 03 Aug 2011.
  28. Duvernay, Adam. “Mickelson sentenced to…” The Times. 06 Aug 2011.
  29. Staff Writer. “Conviction, death penalty…” KSLA News 12. 05 Aug 2016.
  30. Judicial Disqualification. 27 Oct 2015.
  31. Burris, Alexandria. “Eric Mickelson convicted…” The Shreveport Times. 28 Oct 2015.
  32. Burris, Alexandria. “DA Cox accused…” The Times. 29 Oct 2015.
  33. Staff Writer. “Slain man’s family…” KSLA News 12. 01 Nov 2015.

Episoder(177)

Revisiting "the Farm"

Revisiting "the Farm"

this episode just prior to Labor Day weekend, Jim Chapman brings you inside the 1998 academy award winning documentary “The Farm” based off of life inside of Bloody Angola.For commercial free early re...

28 Aug 20251h 29min

The Bishop

The Bishop

Eugene “Bishop” Tanniehill was Incarcerated in Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for 47 years prior to being issued a pardon from then State of Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco.In this episode of B...

21 Aug 20251h 9min

Shallow Grave Part 3: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

Shallow Grave Part 3: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

*Part 3 of 3 in this series*Jim Chapman brings you the details of life post conviction inside Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for Convict Roy McLaughlin Jr. Including a lawsuit filed by the inm...

14 Aug 202527min

Shallow Grave Part 2: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

Shallow Grave Part 2: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

*Part 2 of this series*Jim Chapman brings you the details of life post conviction inside Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for Convict Roy McLaughlin Jr. Including a lawsuit filed by the inmate a...

7 Aug 202548min

Shallow Grave: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

Shallow Grave: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

Jim Chapman brings you the horrific details surrounding Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola Convict Roy McLaughlin. In 2001 Roy McLaughlin was convicted in Baton Rouge in the death of his estranged...

31 Jul 202537min

People Hunter: The Manhunt for Ryan Sharpe Part 2

People Hunter: The Manhunt for Ryan Sharpe Part 2

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman concludes the story of the manhunt, conviction and sentence of Ryan Sharpe.A Serial Killer who terrorized the rural parish of East Feliciana in t...

24 Jul 202543min

People Hunter: The Manhunt for Ryan Sharpe

People Hunter: The Manhunt for Ryan Sharpe

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman Details the manhunt, conviction and sentence of Ryan Sharpe. A Serial Killer who terrorized the rural parish of East Feliciana in the late summer...

17 Jul 20251h 10min

The Posse

The Posse

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman explores Wilford Lindsly’s 1936 escape from Louisiana State Penitentiary, detailing his violent past, the chaotic manhunt, and its tragic consequ...

11 Jul 202533min

Populært innen Samfunn

rss-spartsklubben
giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
konspirasjonspodden
aftenpodden-usa
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
popradet
rss-henlagt-andy-larsgaard
wolfgang-wee-uncut
grenselos
alt-fortalt
min-barneoppdragelse
synnve-og-vanessa
rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
frokostshowet-pa-p5
rss-dannet-uten-piano
fladseth
krisemoter
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem