Criminally Obsessed

Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation.

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Thursday · 35 min
Mica Miller: What we still don't know – Robbie Harvey reveals what he's learned
After the Netflix documentary "Death of the Pastor's Wife", Mica Miller's loved ones began to publicly speak out more – sharing new details and demanding justice. Investigative journalist Robbie Harvey, who has spoken with many of Mica's friends and family, says they are opening up because they are no longer afraid, and he says more charges and more allegations are on their way. 30-year-old Mica Miller called 911 on April 27, 2024. She told the 911 operator she was going to kill herself. Her body was found hours later at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina. But many questioned the bizarre circumstances around the day she died. Her husband and pastor, John-Paul Miller, was later charged with Cyberstalking and giving false statements to investigators in December 2025. He pleaded not guilty. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Robbie Harvey, host of The Robbie Harvey podcast, and asks him about the inside details he knows, the charges he expects will soon come, and the allegations he's been told by people close to this tragic story. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
Wednesday · 23 min
Richard Allen Appeal: Court Insider Reveals Defense Tactics and Victim Family Reaction
Convicted murderer Richard Allen wants a new trial in the Delphi murders case. . A jury convicted Allen in 2024 in the deaths of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German. The teens' bodies were found near the Monon High Bridge trail in Delphi, Indiana after being dropped off for a day of hiking. Investigators released a grainy image from Libby German's phone – of a man who later be known as "bridge guy." But his identity was unknown until Allen was arrested and charged in October 2022. He is serving a 130-year prison sentence. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with journalist and Headline Crime host, Susan Hendricks, who was at Allen's appeal hearing this week. Hendricks has covered the Delphi murders case since day one, was at Allen's 2024 trial and is close to the victims' families. She knows this tragic story inside and out and breaks down the appeal hearing, answering the questions: What's at stake? Who was there? And what did she notice about the tension in the room that connects right back to the defense's argument for overturning his conviction – did Richard Allen get a fair trial? Hendricks also delves into Allen's disturbing written confession, the evidence against him, and Allen's alleged psychosis. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Richard Allen appeal, true crime investigations, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
Tuesday · 23 min
What Did Caleb Flynn Know The Night His Wife Was Murdered? Trial Insider Explains
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and worship pastor, is on trial for the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn — a middle school volleyball coach and mother of two who was shot twice while sleeping in their Tipp City, Ohio home. Caleb Flynn told 911 an intruder broke in and shot her; prosecutors say he staged the scene and killed her himself. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Angenette Levy, host of Crime Fix on Law & Crime, who has had a front-row seat in the courtroom every day of the trial. Levy describes what viewers watching from home can't see — the reactions of Ashley's parents as crime scene photos are shown, Flynn's shifting emotional state throughout testimony, and a jury that so far has revealed little. Levy breaks down the state's circumstantial case, including the missing 9mm handgun prosecutors say was Flynn's, reported text messages between Flynn and another woman that included talk of wanting his wife dead, and inconsistencies in his account of where he was sleeping that night. She also flags one detail she can't get past: how Flynn knew his wife had been shot twice in the head before anyone examined her. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Caleb Flynn trial, true crime investigations, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
Monday · 24 min
Christa Pike Could Have Taken a Plea Deal to Live. Why Was She Told Not To?
Christa Pike is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on September 30, which would make her the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years. Her legal team says the jury that sentenced her to death in 1996 never heard the full story of her life. Pike was 18 years old in 1995 when she and two fellow Job Corps students, including her then-boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, lured 19-year-old classmate Colleen Slemmer into the woods near the University of Tennessee and killed her in a brutal attack that made national headlines. Pike confessed and was sentenced to death; Shipp, who was 17 at the time, was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Kelly Gleason and Stephen Ferrell, attorneys on Pike's defense team, just days before her scheduled execution. Gleason and Ferrell describe the horrific childhood abuse Pike endured and explain why none of it was ever presented to the jury during the brief, hour-long penalty phase of her trial. They also detail a life-without-parole plea offer prosecutors extended just before trial, which Pike's original attorneys spent only ninety minutes discussing with her before it disappeared. Ferrell and Gleason lay out the clemency petition now sitting on Governor Bill Lee's desk, why they believe Pike's age and immaturity at the time of the crime should matter under the law, and what — if anything — could still stop the execution. For more on this story, watch “Dead Woman Walking: Pike Vs Tennessee” on the Criminally Obsessed YouTube channel.
September 18 · 22 min
Forensic Psychologist on Mica Miller: "There Were Absolute Glaring Red Flags"
In the Netflix documentary "Death of the Pastor's Wife", Mica Miller's friends, family and her divorce attorney say she was a victim of coercive control. But what does that mean? And what are the red flags? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Dr. Joni Johnston, a clinical and forensic psychologist, who explains what coercive control actually looks like, why it's so often invisible even to close friends, and why spiritual abuse — using someone's own faith against them — can be especially devastating. Dr. Johnston also breaks down the alleged abusive patterns she identified in Mica and John-Paul Miller's relationship and looks into the unanswered questions surrounding her death. The medical examiner ruled Mica Miller's death a suicide. John-Paul Miller is charged with one count of cyberstalking and one count of giving false statements to investigators. He pleaded not guilty and denies all allegations. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
September 16 · 45 min
Mica Miller's Bandmate Says "I Don't Believe She Did It to Herself"
Sam Rickman played bass beside Mica Miller nearly every Sunday for years, watched her marriage to pastor John Paul "JP" Miller unravel from the inside, and was at Solid Rock church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina when JP delivered the announcement of her death to their congregation in April 2024. He has never fully told his story — until now. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Rickman, who describes the moment he learned Mica was gone: locked out of JP's office, told by a church staffer that Mica had shot herself through a crude gesture, and then feeling forced to perform a second worship set that same morning while grieving in silence. Rickman says JP told the band Mica's death would "blow over in two weeks" — a comment he says confirmed his suspicion that JP never loved her at all. Rickman also lays out why he doesn't believe Mica died by suicide, an odd request JP Miller made days before she died, and explains why he thinks the truth is still coming. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
September 16 · 23 min
Mica Miller Exclusive Interview: Her Friend and Member of John-Paul Miller's Solid Rock Church Speaks Out
Before Mica Miller became the subject of the Netflix documentary “Death of a Pastor’s Wife” - which was watched around the world - she was just a bubbly, big-hearted woman leading worship at a small Myrtle Beach, South Carolina church. Today’s exclusive interview is with one of her closest friends, Alexx Altman-Devilbiss. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Alexx, who met Mica when she was in high school and watched her relationship with pastor John Paul "JP" Miller evolve from a close mentorship into an affair that would eventually end his first marriage. Alexx describes the early warning signs she now says she believes was grooming, how the church community largely turned its anger toward Mica rather than JP, and why she and her husband ultimately left the church rather than stay. Alexx also opens up about losing touch with Mica in the years that followed, the shock of learning she had died, and the questions she still has about the circumstances surrounding her death. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
September 14 · 41 min
Lindsay Clancy Retrial: Why Kevin Reddington Is Fighting to Stop It
After weeks of testimony, the Lindsay Clancy trial ended not with a verdict, but with a deadlocked jury 11-1 in favor of finding her not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. Due to this hung jury, Judge William F. Sullivan had no choice but to declare a mistrial — or did he? As the case heads toward a September 29th status hearing, defense attorney Kevin Reddington is preparing to argue something rare: that the case should be dismissed entirely, and that a second trial should never happen at all. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with criminal defense attorney Jack Rice, who breaks down the legal reasoning behind Reddington's expected motion. Rice explains the double jeopardy and "manifest necessity" arguments at the center of Reddington's strategy, the claim that Judge Sullivan should have removed the holdout juror rather than declaring a mistrial, and why — despite the argument's logic — Rice believes it's ultimately a long shot. The two discuss whether a plea deal is realistic, why Clancy's current mental competency could complicate any retrial, and what to expect when the case returns to court. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
September 10 · 22 min
The Death of Saylor Hayes: a Parent's Worst Nightmare or the Work of Nightmare Parents?
What really happened to Saylor Hayes? The five-year-old was nonverbal, autistic, and known to wander toward water — which is why her family says she wore a $35 tracking device designed to help find her if she ever got away. But when Saylor vanished from a Pawleys Island, South Carolina vacation rental on August 30th 2026, investigators say that the device wasn't on her. It was later found hundreds of miles away, back at the family's property in Virginia. Tragically, Saylor Hayes' body was found in the water near that same property on August 31st. An autopsy revealed pulmonary edema, a condition caused by a build up of fluid in the lungs. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson, whose office will handle the case against Saylor's parents, John and Geordyn Hayes, charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk and willfully abandoning a child. They have not been charged with her death, and are currently being held without bond. In his first interview since their arrest, Richardson discusses why the missing tracker could become one of the most damaging pieces of evidence against the defense and explains the "reasonableness" legal standard prosecutors will have to prove the parents failed to meet. He also explains why, based on what's known so far, prosecutors aren't pursuing homicide charges, and what would need to change for that to happen. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Saylor Hayes case, true crime investigations, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
September 9 · 40 min
Mica Miller's Attorney Says There's a "Bombshell" in the 911 Call Nobody's Found Yet
Days after Mica Miller filed for divorce from John Paul "JP" Miller in April 2024, she called 911 to say she was going to end her life and wanted her family to be able to find her body — but is there something else that 911 call can tell us? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Regina Ward, the attorney who represented Mica Miller in her divorce from pastor John Paul "JP" Miller, and who is featured prominently in the new Netflix documentary “Death of the Pastor’s Wife.” Ward says that buried within the 911 call — and the events surrounding it — is a significant detail that online investigators have overlooked entirely. Ward also lays out why she has doubts about JP Miller's account of his whereabouts the day Mica died, and why she believes Mica's decision to purchase a firearm shortly before her death points to fear, not despair. Beyond the mystery of the 911 call, Ward describes the extent of the alleged coercive control and psychological abuse Mica disclosed to her — including how she says JP weaponized Mica's faith against her — and explains why South Carolina's current abuse laws, which require physical harm, failed to protect her. Since Mica's death, Ward has become an outspoken advocate for coercive control legislation, and shares her hopes that this case could change the law for future victims. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
September 8 · 21 min
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: 3 Prosecution Mistakes They Won't Make Again
After the Massachusetts jury deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the question isn't just what happens next in the case — it's how the prosecution let this case slip away in the first place. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Allison Weiner, a former attorney, Senior Producer at NewsNation, and author of Murder and the Media: Behind the Scenes of Four High-Profile Murders, who covered weeks of the trial in person. They break down the district attorney's decision to charge Lindsay with first-degree murder, the choice to shift the prosecution's own narrative between opening and closing statements, and the aggressive cross-examinations of sympathetic witnesses all contributed to the mistrial — and how prosecutors could adjust their approach if the case is retried. Anne and Allison also discuss the intense public criticism prosecutors faced over their appearance and tone. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
September 3 · 22 min
Postpartum Psychosis Survivor: Why We Need to Keep Talking About Maternal Mental Health After Lindsay Clancy
As the Lindsay Clancy trial brings postpartum psychosis into the national spotlight, one question remains: what happens when the trial is over? Despite informing Judge William F. Sullivan that the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on both Tuesday and Wednesday, the jury returned to begin their sixth day of deliberations. After a full day of discussions, the jury still has not reached a decision. Because they have not informed the judge that they cannot reach a unanimous decision for the third and final time before a mistrial must be declared, they will be back in court tomorrow to continue their deliberations. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Kristina Dulaney, a postpartum psychosis survivor and the founder of Cherished Mom, a community focused on maternal mental health awareness, prevention, and support. She says we need to keep talking about this devastating but treatable illness — and, more importantly, start talking about it before tragedy strikes. Kristina shares her own experience with postpartum psychosis and what she wants people to understand about the diagnosis. She describes the sudden onset of her psychosis at five and a half months postpartum, the terrifying experience of losing touch with reality, and the impact it had not only on her, but on her entire family. Kristina also weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy trial, sharing her perspective on whether postpartum psychosis may have played a role and if jurors were given a full understanding of the illness. If you or someone you love is experiencing a maternal mental health crisis, speak up and seek help. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available 24/7 by call or text at 1-833-TLC-MAMA. https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and conversations with the experts and survivors helping us understand the cases beyond the headlines.
September 2 · 23 min
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial? A Judge Breaks Down What Happens If There is a Hung Jury
As the Lindsay Clancy jury continues deliberating without a verdict in the trial, one question looms over the courthouse: what happens if they simply can't agree? On day five of deliberations, Judge William F. Sullivan addressed a jury intimidation incident from Tuesday after court adjourned that led to the arrest of 56-year-old Dawn Light. He questioned all 12 jurors and 6 alternates one-by-one to determine if a mistrial was required and reminded the courtroom of courthouse rules. Later, the jury told the judge for a second time they could not reach a unanimous decision, prompting Sullivan to issue the Tuey-Rodriguez charge. If the jury still cannot agree and a deadlock continues, a mistrial will be declared. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by former judge Ashley Willcott, who walks through what a deadlocked jury actually means — and what comes next if the judge is forced to declare a mistrial. Willcott explains the legal mechanism some states call the "Tuey-Rodriguez charge," how a judge can instruct a stuck jury to continue deliberating, and why, in Massachusetts, that instruction can only be given twice before a mistrial becomes the only option. Willcott also breaks down the five possible verdicts jurors are weighing, why she believes the case is likely splitting the jury in a deeply polarized way, and what a hung jury could mean for whether prosecutors decide to retry the case — or consider a plea deal instead. She and Anne discuss the emotional toll of a case involving the murder of three children, the choice not to sequester this jury, and the growing presence of supporters wearing pink outside the courthouse — possibly including some of the jurors. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
September 1 · 23 min
Inside Lindsay Clancy's Trial: The Jury Can't Miss the Women in Pink Outside
As deliberations continue in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the crowd of supporters dressed in pink outside the Plymouth courthouse keeps growing — can the jury really stay untouched by it all? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with NBC10 reporter Nicole Moeder, who has covered the Lindsay Clancy case from day one through jury selection and nearly every day of testimony as it evolved from local coverage to a national story. Moeder details the shift over six weeks outside the courthouse, from overflowing parking lots to supporters traveling from as far as Chicago and the UK, and why so many say they feel a personal connection to Lindsay Clancy's story, plus why she says online conspiracy theories about Patrick Clancy don't match what she's actually observed in and around the courtroom. She also shares her read on how the jury — nine women and three men — has held up under the weight of the testimony as the Lindsay Clancy verdict watch continues. As the jury entered its fourth day of deliberations, they told Judge Sullivan they were unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible under the law, and the judge encouraged them to continue deliberating and to keep their instructions in mind. The jury ended the day without reaching a verdict. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
August 31 · 43 min
The Fate of Lindsay Clancy Is in Their Hands: What Happens If They Don't Agree?
The Lindsay Clancy jury has entered another day of deliberations, and 12 jurors must now reach a unanimous decision on three separate counts in the Lindsay Clancy trial — with five possible verdicts for each. What are their actual options, and what happens if they can't agree? Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson is back from vacation and speaks with Family and Criminal Defense Attorney Ally Crouthamel about what is happening behind the scenes as the jury weighs the extensive record, works through notes and testimony, and asks to re-examine physical evidence from that night. Ally breaks down the five verdicts jurors are weighing for each count — first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, not guilty, and not guilty by reason of insanity or lack of criminal responsibility under Massachusetts law — explains why the jury could theoretically reach different verdicts for each child but why she believes that would be unlikely, why conflicting mental health testimony could be decisive for reasonable doubt, and what a deadlocked jury could mean, including the prospect of a retrial. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Lindsay Clancy trial, the Lindsay Clancy verdict watch, courtroom analysis and expert interviews that go beyond the headlines.
August 27 · 24 min
Can You Escape Charles Manson's Shadow? His Granddaughter Says She's Trying
At 22, Sophia Maddox discovered the grandfather she'd never known was Charles Manson — one of history's most notorious criminals. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Kristin Thorne — filling in for Anne Emerson this week — sits down with Sophia Maddox, co-director of the new documentary My Grandfather, Charles Manson, to talk about the DNA discovery that upended her family and the years-long investigation that followed. Maddox explains how her father's search for his own biological father led to a match with Michael Brunner — one of Manson's sons — and how three separate DNA tests ultimately confirmed Manson as her grandfather. Maddox opens up about growing up believing her family was "cursed," and how that feeling took on new meaning once the truth came out. She discusses undergoing the same Rorschach inkblot test Manson once took, comparing her results to his in search of answers about what she may have inherited — and what she's relieved she didn't. The conversation also digs into Maddox's complicated relationship with her father since the discovery, her frustration with how true crime often flattens victims into footnotes, and why she believes the popular narrative around Manson may not tell the whole story. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, trial coverage, documentary spotlights, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines. #CharlesManson #SophiaMaddox #MansonFamily #TrueCrime #CriminallyObsessed
August 26 · 43 min
Former Prosecutor: 3 Issues That Decide Lindsay Clancy's Fate
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury has been living with the evidence day in and day out while the rest of us watch from a distance. As they head toward deliberations, three issues are likely weighing heaviest: the voice Lindsay Clancy allegedly heard, the takeout Patrick Clancy picked up the night of the crime, and the "mortal sin" comments that angered the judge and prompted the defense to ask for a mistrial. Judge William Sullivan refused the mistrial and ordered the jury to disregard the comments — but is that really the end of it? TODAY IN COURT: Both sides have officially rested their cases and the jury will return tomorrow for closing arguments. The Commonwealth's last witness was forensic psychiatrist Gregory Saathoff, who told the jury that Clancy did know right from wrong, but who also, on cross examination, contended that the prosecution's opening statement "minimized" what Lindsay Clancy was going through. Investigative Reporter Kristin Thorne, filling in for Anne Emerson, sits down with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Jack Rice — a courtroom veteran who has argued from both sides — to walk through the three pieces of evidence the jury will carry into the deliberation room, and how each lands through the eyes of the Commonwealth versus the perspective of the defense. Which way will the jury lean, and will all twelve agree?
August 25 · 21 min
Why The Lindsay Clancy Prosecution Will Lose This Trial: Billy Bush's Take
The Lindsay Clancy trial in Duxbury, Massachusetts is nearing its end, and the jury will soon be deliberating. What will the jury decide? Today in court, forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun wrapped up his testimony after proceedings resumed following Monday’s interruption, when the defense’s mistrial request over religious references in earlier testimony was denied. Heilbrun testified that the 18-to-20-minute period in which the children were killed involved a series of decisions — directly challenging the defense’s argument that Clancy lacked the capacity to make decisions that night. The prosecution’s final rebuttal witness, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Saathoff, then took the stand. Much of his testimony focused on the voice Clancy reported hearing the night of the killings. Saathoff testified that Clancy said the voice was a clear male voice coming from outside her head, and he questioned aspects of her account. The judge said evidence is expected to conclude Wednesday, with closing arguments likely Thursday. The jury would begin deliberations after the arguments and jury instructions. Outside the courthouse, defense attorney Kevin Reddington said the case's message has "reverberated throughout the whole country" — and the national attention isn't slowing down. Radio and TV veteran Billy Bush, host of the Hot Mics podcast, has been watching the evidence unfold. After following the trial closely, he has a prediction about the verdict. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Kristin Thorne (filling in for Anne Emerson this week) sits down with Bush to break down the defense strategy, the evidence, and the prosecution's missteps. Bush also weighs in on the case's central legal question: whether Lindsay Clancy lacked criminal responsibility due to severe postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings — and whether the jury will find her guilty, not guilty by reason of insanity, or be unable to decide. He has nothing but praise for defense attorney Kevin Reddington, calling the 75-year-old "sharp as a tack" and crediting his authenticity — not performance — for winning over the jury early. The two also get into some lighter territory, including who Bush thinks should play Reddington if this case becomes a movie. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.
August 24 · 23 min
Susan Smith's Prosecutor: What Lindsay Clancy's Jury Must Decide
As the Lindsay Clancy trial gets closer to a verdict, the prosecutor who convicted Susan Smith breaks down how you prosecute a mother accused of taking the lives of her own children. Former Prosecutor Tommy Pope prosecuted Susan Smith back in 1995, and he said the biggest issue he had to overcome was the defense painting the defendant as a victim. Smith was convicted and sentenced to life for the murders of her two sons, Michael and Alex — she let her car drift into a lake and the boys drowned. Lindsay Clancy, too, has attracted widespread sympathy, and her attorney, 75-year-old Kevin Reddington, has become a sort of savior to the online female community following the case. Her mental state at the time of the incident has become a hot topic throughout the three-week trial, and the defense rested on Friday, August 21st, after 18 days. As we wait for the jury's verdict, Pope lays out what he believes has been done right and wrong, along with the struggles for both sides and the 12 lay people about to decide Clancy's fate. He also lays out the similarities and differences between Clancy's trial and Smith's trial more than 30 years ago.
August 20 · 21 min
Death Of A Pastor's Wife: Doc Director Reveals Pattern Of Control
Mica Miller devoted her life to her church and her God — no surprise, since her husband was the pastor at Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. On the surface, it looked like a perfect marriage. The director of the new Netflix docuseries Death of a Pastor's Wife, Mike Gasparro, sits down with Valerie Bauerlein to talk about his investigation into the events leading up to the tragedy of April 27, 2024. Why did J.P. Miller focus so much on submission and a husband's expectations in his sermons? Why was Mica hospitalized for her mental health? And what was really happening in the relationship behind closed doors? Gasparro shares what he learned about the patterns of manipulation and control, and how they factor into the questions at the center of the case. Hear from her family and close friends as her husband faces federal cyberstalking charges in this exclusive interview. Death of a Pastor's Wife drops August 26 on Netflix — get the story behind the story so you're the friend who knows the scoop when everyone is binging this three-parter. For more of our coverage of this story: https://youtu.be/NCwkJaAIawc?si=nepevt37lNPeeIEK

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