Hands Tied
iHeartPodcastsLizz Melgar Rose went from being interested in true crime to living true crime. Back in 2012, relatives found her mother Sandy Melgar shut in a closet, her hands bound behind her back. Her dad Jim Melgar had been murdered. There was no time to finish the university course Lizz had signed up for, inspired by her teenage fascination with violence and serial killers. She needed to figure out what hap... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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New insights from the lead detective, the task force tackling home invasion gangs and the role religion played in the trial... Host Maggie Robinson Katz and producer Maggie Latham share the revelations and the conversations that have stayed with them... more
Exoneree Amanda Knox on prison life, Manic Pixie Dream Girls, and the similarities she sees between her case and Sandy Medgar’s.
In the first of two special, bonus episodes, we also hear the latest developments in Sandy’s case from The Innocence Pr... more
It’s been thirteen years since the murder of Lizz's father and she no longer recognizes the person she has become. But she hasn't given up, and is still fighting for justice every single day.
Her spirit, her father's and those of her ancestors giv... more
The jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial of Sandra Jean Melgar, but it’s not over yet.
Host: Maggie Robinson Katz
Producer: Maggie Latham
Script consultant: Emma Weatherill
Sound designer: Tom Brignell
Production support from: Dan Marchi... more
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I had heard this true crime narrated on other podcasts so I had some knowledge of the murder . I wanted more background in the lives/ jobs of Sandra and Jaime . These jurors should be ashamed for showing such poor insight into this chronically ill woman’s lack of ability to carry out this crime. Law enforcement failed miserably. Shocking they didn’t investigate other potential suspects!
Apple Podcasts4LisaV27
United Statesa month ago - Great
Great podcast but is it really effective to have 5 ads every time there is a break?
Apple Podcasts4spotworksradio
Canadaa month ago - Voir Dire?
Not simply choosing to learn how to pronounce voir dire before multiple people say it on a podcast is so lazy. Take some pride in your work as a journalist/storyteller.
Apple Podcasts1msTygerUnited Statesa month ago - How infuriating
The guy from the jury , needs to go back to his basement apartment in his parents house . No way in this world he didn’t judge because he was just on a high from this being a thrill in his life . What a joke ! We need IQ tests given to jury’s ! This was a clear huge miss justice and my heart goes out the the family . Shame on that jury how do you sleep at night !
Apple Podcasts5Are you for real ?United Statesa month ago - Left a lot out
This podcast left a lot of information out that’s been included elsewhere. I understand Lizz thinks her mom is innocent but to sugarcoat and leave out information isn’t helpful. I don’t want to believe Sandra did it but sadly I think she did. I was hoping for something more to change my mind. This was a bunch of ads and fluff. Sandra is never getting out based on this kind of reporting.
Apple Podcasts1MargsandtacosUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #113 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #137 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  Denmark/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
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This true crime podcast offers a gripping account of a family's tragic encounter with the judicial system following the murder of Jim Melgar in 2012. The narrative is driven by the personal journey of Lizz Melgar Rose, who transitions from a fascination with true crime to living it when her mother Sandy is accused of the crime. The episodes delve into the intricate details surrounding the investigation, courtroom proceedings, and the emotional turmoil faced by Lizz and her family as they navigate their quest for justice amidst flawed legal processes. Notable themes include wrongful conviction, the psychological impact of trauma, and the systemic biases that affect justice for women and families involved in such cases. This podcast is partic... more
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