The First Degree

By Alexis Linkletter, Jac VanekSociety & Culture News True Crime

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March 23, 2022 Episode 188: Gary Wayne Puckett, Part 2
On September 28th, 1997, a 35 year old woman is viciously attacked in a rest area bathroom in North Dakota. She miraculously survives and provides police with a description of her attacker, who is tracked down within hours. Soon after, authorities realize the attacker is not only a registered sex offender, but also the suspect in multiple Washington state murders. But is the attacker actually responsible for all of the murders? In episode 188, Jac, Alexis, and Billy discuss the crimes of Gary Wayne Puckett and try to figure out if he's a serial killer.
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52 min
March 17, 2022 BONUS: KILLING TIME- ST. PADDY'S
This week the girls and the goth throw on their green garb to celebrate St. Paddy's day! They share some bizarre shit that has happened on the lucky day over the years, and debate Irish Car Bombs, outdoor seating, and pinching someone for not wearing green. Plus, does Billy own a merkin? Listen to find out!
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1 hr 2 min
March 16, 2022 Episode 187: Gary Wayne Puckett, Part 1
On September 23rd, 1997, a 52-year-old woman named Alice and her golden retriever vanished from the Cedar River trail outside Kent, Washington. Alice’s husband and daughter retraced her steps and searched for her… later learning that they may have encountered her killer on the trail. Soon after, authorities realize the attacker is not only a registered sex offender, but could be connected to other violent crimes in the surrounding area. In episode 187, Jac, Alexis, and Billy deconstruct the curious case of Gary Wayne Puckett, and the trail of errors that set him free.
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53 min
March 10, 2022 BONUS: KILLING TIME- ONION NUGGETS
This week the girls and the goth dive into the concept of fingerprints. Are they truly unique special snowflakes?? They debate mayonnaise, McDonalds fried onion balls, and menu hacking? Plus, is stealing clothes to wear to church okay or nah?
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46 min
March 09, 2022 Episode 186: Meriam Kurosawa
A 22 year old Filipina woman marries a 44 year old Air Force Sergeant. They have three children together, and everything seems fine in the marriage…until the Sergeant almost dies in two separate incidents. The woman now worries she’ll be left widowed and raising three children on her own. She ends her marriage with the Sergeant, and both start fighting for full custody. But years and thousands of dollars later, neither parent has full custody, so one decides to take matters into their own hands. In episode 186, Jac, Alexis, and Billy examine the murder-suicide that left both Kurt and Meriam Kurosawa dead.
44 min
March 03, 2022 BONUS: KILLING TIME - ESCAPE PLAN
This week the girls and the goth dive into the most infamous prison escapes, including the lil sweetie himself, John Dillinger! They debate pig parking, exclamation points, and the 4 day work week. Plus, should you smear poop on your moms new boyfriend? Find out now!
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49 min
March 02, 2022 Episode 185: Katie Filiberti
On March 18, 2011, an 18 year old woman goes to a house party with her boyfriend. The next day, her body is found in a creek. Five months later, the killer is arrested, and when the public finds out who it is, they’re shocked. In episode 185, Jac, Alexis, and Billy detail the case of Kathryn “Katie” Filiberti and how her murder affected the small town of Hyde Park, New York.
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42 min
February 24, 2022 BONUS: KILLING TIME- THE QUEEN IS DEAD
This week the girls and the goth discuss that one time (earlier that day) that Billy accidentally started a rumor that the Queen of England died! They debate champagne on ice, FaceTiming in public, and talking with emojis. Bonus chat about President Bush barfing on the Japanese Prime Minister!
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53 min
February 23, 2022 Episode 184: Jeffrey Milo Burks
In 1974, a young man commits a senseless murder, and is sentenced to seven years to life. 10 years later, the man is eligible for parole and is awaiting transfer to the prison where he’ll finish serving his time. But on March 24, 1984, all of those plans are destroyed when two knife-wielding inmates murder another inmate over a personal matter. In 1987, due to incompetence and corruption, the actual murderers are acquitted, and the soon-to-be paroled man is convicted. 35 years later, the innocent man is still sitting behind bars. In episode 184, Jac, Alexis, and Billy discuss the wrongful conviction of Jeffrey Milo Burks, and try to make sense of why he hasn’t been exonerated yet.
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53 min
February 17, 2022 BONUS: BEST OF KILLING TIME
This week the girls and the goth reminisce about their favorite Killing Time moments. From Ted Bundy's sock obsession to Payne Lindsay’s secret life as a boy band member to trick or treating for baked beans, this episode has something for everyone!
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42 min

About The First Degree

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Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be friends with a murderer? Or escape a kidnapping? Or have a father who was a serial killer? Join Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter on a chilling ride into the…