Ep 128 – To plea or Not to Plea: the Origin and History of the Alford Plea

This week’s episode is eerily like last week’s, and we didn’t plan it at all. Today Zoey is going to hold your hand, whisper assuring words, and give you the treat of a bad joke every now and then as we navigate a complex legal decision together. Don’t be afraid, Zoey’s here to guide you. They won’t let you get lost. Okay, maybe we’re exaggerating. … Continue reading Ep 128 – To plea or Not to Plea: the Origin and History of the Alford Plea

Ep 51 – The Body in the Reservoir

When young governess Fannie Lillian Madison checked into her hotel in Richmond, Virginia at 2 AM, she registered under a pseudonym: F.L. Merton. Just 24 hours later, her body was found in the Old Reservoir — and an autopsy revealed she was seven months pregnant. We only know of one person she came to visit in the city, her cousin Thomas Cluverius, who swore up … Continue reading Ep 51 – The Body in the Reservoir

Lake Lanier: Oscarville and the Lady of the Lake

Georgia’s man-made Lake Lanier is a summer vacation hotspot with an abundance of beaches, trails, and islands — and an inordinate amount of deaths. Theories about the drownings range from practical (murky water + leftover debris at the bottom of the lake) to supernatural (hands of the dead pulling swimmers deeper under the water). The ghostly lore of Lake Lanier is well known, with the Lady of the Lake said to be seen walking along a nearby bridge in a blue dress and without hands. Continue reading Lake Lanier: Oscarville and the Lady of the Lake