One year ago, Ohio resident CJ Alexander killed a truly monster buck and his story went viral. This month, he was sentenced for one of the biggest poaching crimes in Ohio history. News editor Dac Collins explains how we covered the saga at OL — and why we were suspicious long before Alexander was ever charged.

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Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Hosted by editor in chief Alex Robinson.

Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs.

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