Suspect Convictions

On this unexpected season finale of Suspect Convictions, we learn about some breaking news in the case, including large disagreements between Stanley Liggins and his attorney, and the actions that have been taken. We discuss whether Stanley is purposefully delaying the trial, or if he has legitimate reasons to delay. In the second half, Scott visits the jail where Stanley has been being held for the last three years. Sponsors: Casper.com/Suspect HelloFresh.com - Use the promo code SUSPECT

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A month before Jennifer Lewis was killed, Stanley Liggins was arrested for sexually abusing another 9-year-old girl. This victim, now in her 30s,  shares a chilling story of what happened to her that terrible day. Lawyers debate whether this prior bad act should be used in the upcoming murder trial. And a mother provides testimony about what she says Liggins told her. Sponsor: Harrys.com/Suspect ZipRecruiter.com/Suspect

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Today we’re looking at some of the broad issues that were raised by the case of Stanley Liggins Vs. the State of Iowa such as the exclusionary rule, which can block certain types of evidence from being presented in court if the court finds that they were obtained illegally by the police, how much prior bad acts should be allowed in as evidence against a suspect, as well as issues surrounding the death penalty. Sponsor: Harrys.com/Suspect

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On today’s episode, Stanley Liggins wants to fire his defense team, so we discuss what that means for the upcoming trial. In addition, we talk about the paid informant involved in the Stanley Liggins case, and look at the defense strategies that may be used during the upcoming trial. Sponsor: ZipRecruiter.com/Suspect

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This week, Scott sat down with several people behind other true-crime podcasts, to discuss some of the intricacies about the Stanley Liggins case, and dig into some angles that may not have been considered yet. Esther Ludlow: Once Upon a Crime Charlie Worroll: In Sight Amelia McDonald Perri: Undisclosed Sponsor: Undisclosed-Podcast.com

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For this episode, we go back to 1990, Stanley Liggins’ living situation at the time, and some promises that Stanley claims were made to him by police and not kept. We also talk about certain missing reports that could play a role in the upcoming trial and whether there could be other reports that were never turned over. Visit SuspectConvictions.com to learn more. Sponsors: Casper.com/Suspect ZipRecruiter.com/Suspect

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Today’s episode discusses the preliminary hearings last week, how Stanley Liggins’ personal appearance has the potential to be a factor, why the podcast was cited as part of the reason of the change of the trial venue, why that doesn’t make sense, and the fact that Scott was subpoenaed for the case and what that means going forward. Visit SuspectConvictions.com to learn more.

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This week, we sat down with a panel of guests to talk about the case. Both defense and prosecutor attorneys from the original case have agreed to discuss, and we’ve brought in veteran true-crime investigator and bestselling author Aphrodite Jones. Panelists: Aphrodite Jones: New York times bestselling author of “Cruel Sacrifice” and host of the TV show “True Crime with Aphrodite Jones.” AphroditeJones.com Bill Davis: Former Scott County Attorney, prosecutor in first two trials. Mike Tobey: Stanley Liggins 2nd defense attorney Sponsors: Listen to Hollywood and Crime Get a free audio book from Audible at Audible.com/Suspect   Visit SuspectConvictions.com to learn more.

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There are a lot of reasons that the Stanley Liggins case is far from a done deal. In this episode, we are talking about the other suspects, why their behavior is strange, why the jury won’t even know about a lot of the information we have, and how that could play into the final decision. Visit SuspectConvictions.com to learn more.

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What role does the media play in a high-profile case like the one explored in Suspect Convictions? That is the question that this episode tackles. Media coverage has always played a role in this case, from initial television and newspaper coverage, to talk show radio, and now, this podcast. Opinion pieces often mix with factual coverage in the public's mind, and it can get messy. How has that played a role in the Jennifer Ann Lewis case from the very beginning, and what role does this podcast play in the case? Visit SuspectConvictions.com to learn more.

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