Murder in Illinois
iHeartPodcastsIn 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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This podcast is a travesty and Lauren should retire in shame. She has to be the most willfully naive person to believe Chris is innocent and that he didn’t shoot his family when they were sleeping. Reading a child’s writings aloud as proof that her mother was mentally ill and murdered her made me sick. Shame on this podcaster and shame on the Vaughn family.
Apple Podcasts1N@@90
United Statesa month ago - Murder in Illinois
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.
Apple Podcasts1BellamammalUnited States4 months ago - Worst podcasts I’ve ever listened to
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
Apple Podcasts1dr-lizardUnited States5 months ago - shameful journalism
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.
Apple Podcasts1hibou!United States7 months ago - Well…
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…
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A hard-hitting true crime series that follows high-profile murder cases and the surrounding debate over guilt and innocence, with a focus on forensic evidence, trial dynamics, and the narratives shaped by families and investigators. Across episodes, listeners encounter rigorous discussions of courtroom strategy, physical evidence, and how bias and perspective can influence public perception. The show is notable for inviting diverse voices—from investigative journalists to medical researchers and crime commentators—but feedback suggests it can feel one-sided to some, which may influence sponsor or guest fit depending on audience appetite for balanced investigative journalism.
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Recent guests on Murder in Illinois include:
1. Dr. Tania Dempsey
2. Jennifer Shapiro
3. Nika Beamon-Van Shek
4. Jeremy Scott
5. Gilbert King
6. Julia Bevely
7. Jason Flom
8. Kalia Ali
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