Dr. Rick Strassman discusses the effects of the psychedelic drug DMT found at the scene. The tea containing DMT and the hydrangea ceremony may have been influenced by ayahuasca shamanism.

DMT: The Spirit Molecule by Dr. Rick Strassman can be ordered here

Video from Dr. Shockley's social media:

Ants Give Bee a Funeral video

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What happened on the night of the Mother's Day murder? We learn Marcus Lillard's side of the story in a revealing interview.

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How easy is it to fall for a red herring? What does a fish have to do with the constructed truth? Listen to find out as we uncover what was in front of us the entire time. We discuss evidence and explanations used to throw us off the trail of the truth.

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Attorney Blake Brantley analyzes the indictment of Marcus Lillard for felony murder, involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct, and concealing the death of another.

A special thank you to Blake Brantley for weighing in on the case as it moves from indictment to a potential trial.

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At Marcus Lillard’s commitment hearing, where he is charged with the murder of UGA Professor Marianne Shockley, concealing her death, and aggravated assault, we learn about drug use, a ceremony using hydrangea branches and hallucinogenic tea, and witnesses who claim Marcus choked them during sex.

WARNING: This episode contains graphic content and may not be suitable for everyone.

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Learn about the history of Milledgeville from historian Charlie Brown. Mass and unmarked graves at Central State Hospital and a Muscogee burial site covered by a football field all shed light on why we call it Blood Town.

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A former deputy in the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office discusses their involvement with the officer who was supposed to detain Clark Heindel. Details about Clark Heindel losing his license to practice psychology reveal a sexual relationship with a married female patient.

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Want to know what's coming up this season?

Get to know Marianne Shockley and Clark Heindel through their own words.

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We compare the information from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s press release, press conference, and incident report. The discussion focuses on what “inappropriate CPR” and “strange demeanor” mean at the scene.

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Editing and sound design by Engin Hassan.