The West Memphis Three: Murder, Lies and Nonsense

We interviewed Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland and Lawrence County Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd about working as defense attorneys and prosecutors.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.We could all use some extra cash these days. Ditch your jaw-dropping wireless bill and go with Mint Mobile to save money fast. In the past, our own wireless bill has sometimes made us shake our fists at the sky. Especially when we feel we’re not getting great service. So we made the switch to Mint Mobile and we don’t regret it.As true crime podcasters doing journalism on crime cases, we talk on the phone a lot. We’re usually talking on the phone in our office, with me pacing and Kevin beckoning me to come back so he can talk too, or we’re in the car talking, or sometimes one of us is rushing out of a restaurant whispering “hang on, gimme a second!” into our phones because a source came through with something big. So our wireless is important to us. I use Mint, and you should too. We’re thrilled with the service, and we trust it. After all, their plans all boast unlimited talk and text and high-speed data from the nation's largest 5G network. No dropped calls. Quality service for significantly less money. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MINT MOBILE dot com slash MSHEET. That’s MINT MOBILE dot com slash MSHEET.Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for detailsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Aug 1h 6min

We interviewed Lawrence County Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd and Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland about working as defense attorneys and prosecutors.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.When you’re into true crime, you know all too well that bad stuff happens in real life. There’s danger out there. So all of us know how home security can prevent the worst from happening.That’s why we trust Simplisafe. This is the home security system we use in our house to keep ourselves, our dog Lani, and our property safe. We’re not alone — you can join us and 4 million Americans who also trust Simplisafe with their home’s security.Simplisafe keeps you in mind. No long-term contracts. Agents that monitor your home, who intervene before the break-in even happens. Seriously, they can just hop on the two-way audio to confront the intruder and set off the sirens and spotlights. By preventing break-ins before they happen, they’re improving your peace of mind. Try out Simplisafe. You won’t regret it. Plus, they’ve got a 60 day money-back guarantee. We’ve used it for years and love it. Visit SIMPLISAFE dot com slash MSHEET to claim 50% off a new system. That’s SIMPLISAFE dot com slash MSHEET. There’s no safe like SimpliSafe®.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Aug 1h 26min

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, Alabama, En gland, and Australia.The Crown Prosecutorial Service's statement on the conviction of Yostin Mosquera in the double murder of Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso: https://www.cps.gov.uk/london-north/news/colombian-porn-actor-guilty-double-murder-after-body-parts-found-suitcaseBBC's article on the conviction of Yostin Mosquera in the double murder of Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g843qgnpeoSky News's article on the conviction of Yostin Mosquera in the double murder of Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso: https://news.sky.com/story/colombian-man-found-guilty-of-murder-after-leaving-couples-bodies-in-suitcases-on-bristol-bridge-13399496ABC's coverage of recent releases in the Erin Patterson case: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-08/erin-patterson-police-interview-death-cap-mushroom-trial/105498228ABC's coverage of recent releases in the Erin Patterson case: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-08/erin-patterson-mushroom-murder-trial-jury-evidence/105476940WTHR's coverage of the release of Kevin Maddox in the murder of Chad Rouse: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/indiana-prosecutor-shortage-deputy-funding-money-crime-murder-released-dismissed-trial-crime-statehouse-lawmakers-budget-judge/531-8f9242c0-dec9-416a-8559-2dee5279993eWTHR's coverage of the release of Kevin Maddox in the murder of Chad Rouse, as well as the prosecutorial shortage in Indiana: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/kevin-maddox-chad-rouse-charged-again-re-filed-howard-county-kokomo-murder-warrant-custody-released-prosecutor-shortage-statewide-lawyers-staff/531-957b8783-057d-4286-9220-3cb6f2470d64WRTV's coverage of the release of Kevin Maddox in the murder of Chad Rouse: https://www.wrtv.com/news/wrtv-investigates/prosecutors-again-dismiss-murder-charges-in-2006-casePeople's coverage of the dog Chicarin's frequent discoveries of human remains: https://people.com/chicarin-dog-finds-human-bones-4th-time-11790347Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.Okay, I know it’s kind of a cliche, but I really love fall. I really do. Partly because I get to break out my fall wardrobe. This year, I’ll be leaning on my favorite clothing brand, Quince, for refreshing some pieces and making me feel a bit more luxurious.Quince has good stuff that’ll last and stay in style. Plus, their pieces are half the cost of that of their competitors. This year, we’re looking to get more cool pieces, and we’ll keep you all posted on what those are. Last year, I got their Suede Bomber Jacket. I love it and am looking forward to wearing it again, I think it’s very warm and comfortable and Áine thinks I look good in it. She says that’s very important. I’m excited to look more at their Mongolian cashmere sweater options, to add to my Quince collection. They start at just $50, so they’re a steal. All Quince pieces are like half the cost of similar brands. Check them out today! They save you money by cutting out the middlemen. Keep it classic and cozy this fall—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince dot comslash msheet for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. That’s Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slashmsheet to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince dot com slash msheet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Aug 56min

Our book Shadow of the Bridge covers the story of the investigation into the Delphi murders. We did not put a lot in their about our experience. We will answer some questions about our time covering the case today.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips 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.

21 Aug 1h 54min

We interviewed Captain Kevin Smith of the Indiana State Police and former longtime Adams County Prosecutor Daniel Sigler about the murder of Everett Armstrong.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips 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.

19 Aug 1h 12min

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Georgia, Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Birmingham, England-by-way-of-Wisconsin.11 Alive's coverage of Officer David Rose's fundraiser: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gofundme-fundraiser-for-officer-david-rose-killed-confrontation-with-cdc-shooter/85-b6a7aa14-790e-43cb-b0f2-5d760344cd48A GoFundMe for Officer David Rose's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/7xahr9-officer-roses-official-gofundme11 Alive's coverage of the troubled background of the shooter who killed Officer David Rose in Atlanta: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/in-911-calls-father-of-the-cdc-shooter-pleaded-for-help-fearing-his-son-was-gunman/85-395544da-d9fb-4731-a92a-cec2a66ef4c4ABC's coverage of the murder of Officer David Rose in Atlanta: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/active-shooter-reported-emory-universitys-atlanta-campus/story?id=124495968WNEP's coverage of the murder of Lori Wasko and the shootings of Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins: https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/susquehanna-county/trooper-jenkins-released-from-hospital-days-after-ambush-in-susquehanna-county-william-trooper-joseph-perechinsky/523-50f071f5-53a8-4e4b-87d6-6328ab2b003dFox 5 San Diego's coverage of the murder of Lori Wasko and the shootings of Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/national-news/suspect-who-ambushed-pennsylvania-state-troopers-shooting-2-is-dead-police/The Associated Press's coverage of the murder of Lori Wasko and the shootings of Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/2-pennsylvania-state-troopers-shot-173834925.htmlFox News's coverage coverage of Kevin Moses Walker's murder of of Holly Hatcher and the attack on her husband Michael: https://www.foxnews.com/us/polite-strangers-yes-maam-no-sir-demeanor-suddenly-turned-violent-murder-country-singers-momNBC News's coverage of the conviction of Aimee Betro for a plot involving Mohammed Aslam and Mohammed Nazi in an attempted murder against Aslat Mahumad's son Sikander Ali: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-assassin-wisconsin-convicted-uk-failed-murder-plot-rcna224699The New York Post's coverage of the conviction of Aimee Betro for a plot involving Mohammed Aslam and Mohammed Nazir in an attempted murder against Aslat Mahumad's son Sikander Ali: https://nypost.com/2025/08/12/us-news/wisconsin-hitwoman-aimee-betro-found-guilty-of-uk-murder-plot/Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.Shining a light on crime cases, we’ve come up against some sinister characters. We’ve gotten our fair share of threats. So safety is top of mind for Kevin and I.That’s why we trust our long-term sponsor Simplisafe. Simplisafe is a home security system that delivers. We’ve used them for years. The peace of mind they give us every day is priceless.What I love about Simplisafe is that it’s got proactive solutions. They deploy AI-powered cameras and professional monitoring agents who can intervene in real time. They’ll switch on the two-way audio to confront possible prowlers, and start blaring sirens and spotlights to get rid of them. Simplisafe is all about keeping you happy and safe. You don’t need to sign a long-term contract. And they have a 60-day money back guarantee. Try it out today. Visit SIMPLISAFE dot com slash MSHEET to claim 50% off a new system. That’s SIMPLISAFE dot com slash MSHEET. There’s no safe like SimpliSafe®.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Aug 55min

Why did so many serial killers operate in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s?Author Caroline Fraser spoke to us about her quest to find answers, also documented in her book Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers.Support your local authors. Buy a copy of Murderland through Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/murderland-crime-and-bloodlust-in-the-time-of-serial-killers-caroline-fraser/21762317?ean=9780593657225&next=tCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.Fall’s pretty much here, and I for one am celebrating the cooler temperatures. Because this means I can break out my Quince Mongolian cashmere sweaters. I love sweaters in general and these are two of my all-time favorites.We love our sponsor Quince in general. We shop there all the time. We love getting luxury goods for less. Quince items are half the cost of similar brands. They cut out the middlemen to get you luxury pieces for half the price of similar brands. These are fashion staples that won’t go out of style and will really elevate your wardrobe for a reasonable price. I’m about to go on another Quince shopping spree. Right now, I’m loving my black V-Neck Sweater and a dark blue Turtleneck Sweater, both in Mongolian cashmere. They’re so soft and comfortable! But I feel they look pretty stylish. Get your Mongolian cashmere sweaters starting at $50 so we can match. Quince also has washable silk tops and skirts and tailored denim. Lots of cool options, all at shockingly low prices. Keep it classic and cozy this fall—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince dot comslash msheet for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. That’s Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slashmsheet to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince dot com slash msheet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Aug 1h 7min

On July 26, 2025, married couple Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink went for a hike with their two young daughters at the Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas. A man attacked them, murdering them both. Their daughters escaped.A 28-year-old teacher named Andrew James McGann was arrested for the murders days later. He has reportedly confessed to police, and his DNA was also allegedly found at the crime scene.Today, we spoke with a guest who knew McGann back when he was in Oklahoma. She spoke to us about those experiences, some of which are more ominous in hindsight.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips 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.

12 Aug 45min