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The Burden

Orbit Media
Louis Scarcella
Derrick Hamilton
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Teresa Gomez
Brooklyn
Shabaka Shakur
Criminal Justice System
Louie Scarcella
Jewel Smith
Nelson Cruz
Nate Cash
David Ranta
Corruption In Law Enforcement
True Crime
New York City
New York
Frances Robles
Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
Coney Island
Brooklyn North Homicide

The Burden is a documentary series that takes listeners into the hidden places where justice is done (and undone). It dives deep into the lives of heroes and villains. And it focuses a spotlight on those who triumph even when the odds are against them.

Season 5 - The Burden: Death & Deceit in Alliance

On April Fools Day 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Alliance, Ohio hom... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes81Founded2 years ago
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The team finally gets to speak with David Thorne himself and ask him about everything they've learned. However, the answers were not what they were looking for.

New episodes of Death & Deceit in Alliance are available every Tuesday and Friday where... more

After speaking with Joe Wilkes, the team reckons with the possibility that David could have been involved after all.

New episodes of Death & Deceit in Alliance are available every Tuesday and Friday wherever you get your podcasts. To binge the enti... more

Maggie, John, and Danny search for Joe Wilkes' best friend who he allegedly confessed to that he killed Yvonne. Things take a turn to where no one thought the investigation would go.

New episodes of Death & Deceit in Alliance are available every Tu... more

In order to understand a murder like this, you have to understand the victim. Maggie, John and Danny talk to some of the people closest to Yvonne to try to find out what was going on in her life in the months leading up to her murder.

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Recent Guests

Joe Wilkes
Ex-boyfriend of Yvonne Layne and confessed murderer in the case
Episode: Death & Deceit in Alliance | 11. The Best Friend
Samantha Pegg
Joe's best friend who provided key testimony regarding Joe's confession
Episode: Death & Deceit in Alliance | 11. The Best Friend
Jeremy Petty
Best friend of Yvonne Layne and involved in her children's upbringing
Episode: Death & Deceit in Alliance | 9. The Others
Joseph Isaac Wilkes
The man accused of murdering Yvonne Layne, who claims he was hired by David Thorne.
Episode: Death & Deceit in Alliance | 4. The Trial
Jason Baldwin
One of the West Memphis Three and co-founder of Proclaim Justice
Episode: Death & Deceit in Alliance | 1. Dead in the Water
Joe Loya
A prolific bank robber in Southern California with a complex background
Episode: Get the Money and Run | 1. First Time Out
Mary Ann Harron
Christine Harron's mother who shares her experiences and memories related to Christine's disappearance.
Episode: Introducing: Someone Knows Something
Shawn Harron
Christine's younger brother who provides additional context to Christine's character and family dynamics before her disappearance.
Episode: Introducing: Someone Knows Something
Fisher Stevens
Director and co-founder of Orbit Media, known for his work in documentaries
Orbit Media
Episode: Bonus Episode | Behind the Scenes of Avenger with Alexis Bledel and Fisher Stevens!

Hosts

Maggie Freleng
Pulitzer-winning producer and reporter who hosts and produces episodes focusing on complex narratives of justice and personal storytelling.
Ben Adair
Host known for storytelling and journalistic exploration of criminal narratives and social themes.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 628 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I’m going to call him turtle boy because of how he acts. It’s POS like him that give DAs bad names he’s more worried about his stats then finding the truth. We all know you can show him a video of someone else doing the shooting & he will make up a reason that it’s fake. This POS should be ashamed of himself!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PDJOR
    United States22 days ago
  • Voice

    Live the story. However the female lead voice is annoying as she is trying to emote throughout the piece instead of just letting the story do the job

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    brianboruu
    Irelanda month ago
  • Working with a child murderer

    Anyone who thinks the West Memphis 3 are innocent haven’t looked into the case. To work with a convicted satanic child murderer pretty much discredits your whole podcast. Too bad I was looking forward to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rusty Runfree
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ads galore

    Most Ads I’ve ever heard, literally half the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mihyphyke
    United States4 months ago
  • Listening from season 1

    Love the podcast everything is great it would have 5 stars but the intro/theme song for season 1 is such loud and insufferable dad butt rock that it literally ruins the experience. So glad you changed the theme song for the second season. Other than that no complaints

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    c zootini
    United States5 months ago

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Many express frustration over excessive advertising, which detracts from the listening experience, despite the engaging content.
A number of reviews mention mixed feelings about the pacing and direction of certain seasons, suggesting varied preferences among the audience.
Overall, the series is recognized for bringing forth important and often overlooked stories about justice and personal accountability.
Listeners praise the compelling storytelling and thorough investigation, highlighting the emotional depth and moral questions surrounding each case.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#125
United States/True Crime
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#113
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#159
United Kingdom/True Crime
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#124
Ireland/True Crime
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#220
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#239
Finland/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Death & Deceit in Alliance | 9. The Others
Q: Did Yvonne ever confide in you about feeling afraid of someone?
Jeremy notes that Yvonne was never afraid of anyone, though he mentions noticing a change in her demeanor leading up to her death.
Death & Deceit in Alliance | 9. The Others
Q: What is your connection to Yvonne?
Jeremy explains that Yvonne was his best friend and discusses their friendship stemming from caring for her son, Vinny.
Death & Deceit in Alliance | 1. Dead in the Water
Q: What is the significance of the timing of this case for Maggie Freleng?
Maggie reflects on the impact of the investigation on her career and explores her past mistakes as a journalist while addressing the fallibility of investigators and the importance of open discussions about such issues.
Get the Money and Run | 6. Life on the Inside
Q: Do you feel like if you hadn't been in solitary that any of this would have happened?
I have to confront myself. Everyone had to deal with their solitude. You want to make great change in your life.
Get the Money and Run | 6. Life on the Inside
Q: Did you really know, like really understand what you were getting into?
No, federal prison, I didn't know what I was getting into. I wasn't prepared for it in a lot of ways.

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What is The Burden about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A documentary series that explores the darker sides of justice, focusing on wrongful convictions, systemic failures, and personal narratives of individuals involved in crime and punishment. The series features vivid storytelling, delving into both infamous cases and lesser-known stories of flawed investigations and the emotional toll they take on everyone involved. Each season highlights a unique storyline, such as a wrongful conviction case involving Yvonne Layne and her ex-boyfriend David Thorne, a former bank robber's chaotic life, and the struggle for justice by a survivor of political oppression in Argentina. The narrations are gripping, uncovering complexities of crime, morality, and the justice system's shortcomings, creating a rich ... more

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Recent guests on The Burden include:

1. Joe Wilkes
2. Samantha Pegg
3. Jeremy Petty
4. Joseph Isaac Wilkes
5. Jason Baldwin
6. Joe Loya
7. Mary Ann Harron
8. Shawn Harron

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