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Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
After the Mysteria crew receives a concerned email from a professional working on sexual assault issues, we invite her on the show to critique Season 2, Big Savage. What follows is a discussion of Megan Shaffer’s poor defense, the biological response to trauma, how the absence of expert testimony may have worked against her, and some ways that language affects how we perceive issues surrounding rape.
Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
A lot has happened since the season finale of Big Savage, including Megan Shaffer’s appeals, the unfortunate death of Alexander’s father, and a scandal involving the judge who presided over Megan's trial.
Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
A stranger approaches Teresa as the jury deliberates. The verdict is finally delivered, and we speak with two jurors about the discussion and debate that went on behind closed doors.
Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
Two medical examiners take the stand. Megan finally takes the stand to testify about the entire ordeal, closing out the trial.
Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
Kromatic Media sets legal precedent in Maryland by obtaining Megan's 911 call from the morning Alex was found dead. Jay and Tristan – Alex's father and sister – take the stand.
Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
Sarah and Kendall get personal, Alex's therapist takes the stand, and a stranger testifies about finding Alex on her doorstep one week before High Rock.
Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
Three defense witnesses all make a claim that could swing the jury's opinion. But is there any evidence? One of those witnesses helps to arrange a third police interview with Megan, only 48 hours after Alex is found dead. Megan's story has one more important change.
Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
The trial of Megan Shaffer begins with testimony from Steven Moon. We examine Megan's slightly shifting story of what happened that night. Sarah, Kendall and Teresa each make a visit to High Rock -- bringing a realization to all that only confuses the story more.
Sarah & Geoff's book about the WVU Coed Murders
(available on Amazon)
Kendall's Appalachian Motorcycling Travel Channel
(@motoappalachiadiscovery on YouTube)
Kromatic Media
From the publisher's feed
A crime journalism podcast series focused on unusual horrors in the hills and hollers of Appalachia. Created and hosted by Kendall Perkinson and Sarah James McLaughlin.
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