The human brain is an incredible organ. You see, our brains spend every single moment firing signals so we can simply exist. On November 15, 2004, investigators would get a firsthand look at just how powerful the human brain can be. Peter Porco, a 52-year-old state Appellate Division court clerk and married father of two, was a man of habit. Peter had a simple morning routine- as many of us do, and November 15th was no different. Peter got out of bed, changed out of his clothes, went into his bathroom to freshen up over his sink, walked down the stairs, made some coffee, emptied the dishwasher, packed a lunch, wrote a check, walked over to his front door and ...collapsed to the floor...in a pool of his own blood. In truth November 15th was different…. Very different. Join Lisa, Matt, Jules and our very special guest Melissa- as we unpack one of the most savage crimes we've ever covered and debate who we believe was to blame. In the end, only you can decide- did the punishment fit the crime?

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Peter_Porco

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Sixteen-years-ago-a-jury-convicted-Christopher-17361746.php

https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/porco-christopher.htm

https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-axe-murdering-son-ffdf8b2d5bea

https://forensictales.com/christopher-porco/

https://spotlightnews.com/towns/bethlehem/2021/11/18/states-highest-court-refuses-to-hear-christopher-porcos-case-against-lifetime/

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Peter-Porco-s-death-detailed-580264.php

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