
In 2007, Chris Vaughn was arrested during a funeral for his wife and three children. He would be tried and convicted of their murders. To this day he maintains no memory of what occurred that tragic day 20 years ago. Murder in Illinois follows the complicated circumstances that led to Vaughn’s conviction, as well as the forensic evidence his supporters believe proves his innocence- in attempt to a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

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I just listened to episode 11 and I don’t understand how the seatbelt evidence exonerates or supports Chris’s story in any way. He said he tried to buckle her back in.
Murder on Songbird Road and Murder in Illinois are the worst podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Both feature a very OBVIOUSLY guilty person that the podcast tries to paint as wrongfully convicted. The “evidence” offered is more opinion than fact. And while it becomes quite clear without additional info that these are quite futile cases to try to prove innocence, if you look into the cases afterwards, you learn the podcast left out the most damning evidence. For example, there is DNA of Julie Bevely... more
I’m only on episode 2 and I can’t handle how disgustingly bias this podcast is. the host paints a grotesque picture of the deceased. I recommend finding a new line of work.
Hard to listen to all the victimblaming! It is onesided from his family and too praising of Chris and everything “he can do”. They almost picture him as a Saint… And they keep blaming Kims family AND HER. Almost describe them as snobs because they are educated… all in all hard to listen to because of the praising of Chris and blaming on Kim!
Usually a fan of your podcasts tho not this one…
Now more than ever one sided “journalism “ is not acceptable- so many things not covered in the Illinois episode but what is most troubling is the victim blaming and sexism -
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A compelling narrative unfolds around the tragic and controversial case of Chris Vaughn, who was arrested after the deaths of his wife and three children. This series examines the multifaceted legal and ethical dilemmas surrounding his conviction, intertwined with a deep dive into forensic evidence that supporters believe exonerates him. By showcasing different perspectives from family members, legal experts, and advocates for wrongful convictions, it brings to light the broader implications of justice, family dynamics, and the psychological toll of public scrutiny. The content stands out due to its focus on the complexities of truth in the lens of familial tragedy, making it relevant for those intrigued by true crime and issues of justice.... more
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