Life Without: The Untold Story of Heath Stocks

In this bonus episode, we discuss new developments that have occurred with key figures involved in the case. We talk with Dr. Eddie Blackwelder, a Criminology Researcher who spent time in Lonoke researching Heath's case, as well as former Lonoke City Chief of Police, Charles Peckat, who recently visited Heath after 25 years. We'll find out what his thoughts are on things today. We also talk with Kaleem Nazeem, a former inmate who served time with Heath, about his advocacy and the under 21 bill, his experience being incarcerated for almost 30 years and what life has been like after being released.

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

In this last episode of the season, we discuss Heath's multiple attempts at clemency throughout the years. We talk with Mac Carder and Michael Kaiser, both criminal defense attorneys that represented Heath in separate clemency bids. 

Will Heath get an opportunity to have his case looked at again or will history repeat itself within the legal community in Lonoke, AR? And what will happen when Rob reunites with Heath for the first time since Jack's sentencing hearing in 1998? 

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

Heath Stocks has spent decades behind bars for the murder of his family. In this episode, Heath walks us through the night his family was murdered. We listen to expert opinions on the possible motive behind the murders and hear from those close to the story who are sharing what they know about January 17th, 1997 for the very first time. 

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

In the early 2000s, Heath Stocks begins to meet people that have a profound and positive impact on his life in prison. In this episode, we discuss the choices he is forced to make in prison, and the path he decides to take, as well as hear from the people that have been with him along the way. 

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

After testifying as a victim at Jack Walls III's sentencing hearing, Heath Stocks is sent back to prison to serve his LWOP sentence. In this episode, we will hear the reactions of those close to Heath after learning he was a victim, as well as those involved in his capital murder case. We will also dive into Heath's firsthand account of his brutal introduction to life in prison.

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

As the sentencing phase for Jack Walls III continues, Special Prosecutor Betty Dickey questions the key players on the stand. In this episode, we will hear from Jack's victims and find out if his group will stand against him. Is the nightmare finally over or will he continue his reign of terror and be able to destroy more lives? 

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

Betty Dickey, the first female prosecutor in the state of Arkansas, was called in to take over the investigation of the crimes committed by Jack Walls III after the Lonoke county prosecutor was forced to recuse himself from the case. After arriving in Lonoke, she and her team begin to investigate, interview victims and build their case. In this episode, we will explore what she uncovered during her investigation. Will she be able to break the cycle of crime that had been hidden for so long, and will Jack's victims finally get their day in court? 

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

Charles F. Peckat arrived in Lonoke, AR as the new police chief in 1997, less than two months after Heath Stocks was sentenced to life without parole for the murders of his family. Expecting a few quiet years before his retirement, Chief Peckat was met with the exact opposite. In this episode, we discuss how the secrets of Jack Walls were finally revealed by those close to him. What will happen when the town is faced with the decision of whether or not to protect him, once again?

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

After Heath is charged with 3 counts of Capital Murder, Mac Carder and Lance Womack, death penalty attorney and his investigator from Little Rock, arrive in Lonoke, AR and prepare to represent him. As they begin to put together their defense, they are met with unexpected obstacles from within the town.

In this episode, Mac and Lance share what it was really like to investigate the Stocks family murders, while Heath's aunts, Janice and Bonnie, give the family's perspective on how the case and legal proceedings were handled. 

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

After Joe, Barbara and Heather Stocks were found murdered in their home, the local authorities arrive on the scene to begin their investigation. In this episode, we examine the details of the investigation, talk with people who were there and hear expert opinions on how the murder investigation unfolded. 

Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony.

Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.