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Murder on Songbird Road

Murder on Songbird Road

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Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father’s fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case—one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions—was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted.

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  • 11. Closing Arguments

    11. Closing Arguments
    Mar 6 2025

    The final episode, subject to future updates, of Murder on Songbird Road invites listeners and former interviewees to reflect on their thoughts and opinions regarding the case against Julia Bevely. Additionally, Bevely's legal team provides an update on the current status of her appeal process.

    Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com.

    CONTACTS:

    The Illinois Attorney General’s Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU)

    Office of the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

    Office of the Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

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    43 mins
  • 10. Suspect

    10. Suspect
    Feb 27 2025

    Bob and Lauren return to Marion, knocking on doors once again. This time, however, they uncover crucial footage that reveals significant flaws in the investigation’s hasty rush to judgment.

    Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com.

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    42 mins
  • 9. Judgement

    9. Judgement
    Feb 20 2025

    The infamous Huck’s footage exposes critical flaws in the prosecution’s theory, reinforced by a criminologist’s analysis of stabbing murders—setting the stage for Innocence activist Jason Flom to intervene and alter the course of Bevely’s legal battle.

    Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com.

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    46 mins
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