Murder on Songbird Road

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  • Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father’s fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case—one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions—was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted.
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Episodes
  • 9. Judgement

    9. Judgement
    Feb 20 2025

    The infamous Huck’s footage exposes critical flaws in the prosecution’s theory, reinforced by a criminologist’s analysis of stabbing murders—setting the stage for Innocence activist Jason Flom to intervene and alter the course of Bevely’s legal battle.

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    46 mins
  • 8. The Evidence

    8. The Evidence
    Feb 13 2025

    The access to the interrogation video and the collection of Bevely’s DNA raise concerns about official protocol and the broader objectives of the investigation. Additionally, the prosecution’s influence on the case comes under scrutiny.

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    45 mins
  • 7. Close Calls

    7. Close Calls
    Feb 6 2025

    The State’s Attorney claimed Bevely’s account of encountering an armed assailant was proven false within days of the murder but a closer look into call records raises questions about other possible suspects.

    Wrongful Conviction Podcast Episodes:

    Julie Rae

    Michelle Murphy

    Melissa Lucio

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    43 mins

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Love a great true crime mystery!

I’m intrigued and looking forward to the next episode… on the edge of my seat on the promised roller coaster!

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