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Time of Death

Beth Braden
Gary Wayne Sutton
Death Penalty
Tommy Griffin
Gary Sutton
Tennessee
Knoxville, United States
Nashville, United States
Sevierville, United States
Connie Branam
Christa Gail Pike
Gary Wayne Sutton's Blount County Trial
Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
Forensic Firearms Evidence
Blount County
Christa Pike
James Dellinger
Jason Mcdonald
Tennessee Executions
Bobby Floyd
Blount County Trial

There are no witnesses, no fingerprints, and no confession to the 1992 deaths of Tommy Griffin and his sister, Connie Branam in East Tennessee. There are, however, four alleged and un-investigated alternate suspects, six alibi witnesses, a disgraced medical examiner, a nearly impossible timeline, a bad search warrant, and a man named Gary Sutton sitting on Death Row. Did the state damn the wrong m... more

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A court filing from last week included startling details about the man who attends Tennessee's executions, as well as declarations from attorneys who attended the two botched executions from this year. In Gary Wayne Sutton's Blount County trial, one ... more

Time and trauma warps memories, and that leads to some shifting testimony between what some of the witnesses said in Blount County in 1996 versus what they said in Sevier County in 1992. Also, a closer look at the state's timeline proves impossible a... more

In some ways, the Blount County trial was identical to the first, right down to the order in which the state called its witnesses, but one of the waitresses from Howie's Hideaway had a brand new detail to her testimony.

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This week, Nashville, Tennessee's Department of Emergency Communications released a series of phone calls that routed through the DEC on the night of September 30, 2026 — the same night that Christa Gail Pike was scheduled to be executed for the 1995... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Gleason
Defense attorney with the Office of the Post-Conviction Defenders
Office of the Post-Conviction Defenders
Episode: BONUS: The Christa Pike Tapes
Randy Spivey
Attorney for Christa Pike
Pike legal team
Episode: BONUS: The Christa Pike Tapes
Carolyn Weaver
Gary Sutton's longtime friend and interview subject
Personal acquaintance of Gary Sutton
Episode: 17. Won't You Stay? Gary's Attorneys Ask for Pause on Execution
Amy King
Individual linked to the case (family connections mentioned)
Episode: 15. No Evidence: The Sevier County Trial Part 2
Heather Zalinski
Private investigator, Gary Sutton case investigator
Carolyn Weaver's team / Gary Sutton case
Episode: 7. The Space Between

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Beth Braden
Host of Time of Death Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 495 ratings
  • Love Beth Braden

    So happy that Beth has her own podcast. I’ve loved her work with Lunashark and I am excited to hear Beth so much more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K937477237
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Reporting!

    Great job Beth! Really proud of you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizzy F.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Relentless

    I’m on the 4th episode, but I’ve listened to your work on MM podcast and true sunlight.. I’ve listened to every episode every week of their shows and so glad to hear more from you… you might be the most dangerous weapon to go against this corrupt state of SC and it is appreciated more than you know! Thank you for you and your husbands work on this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FasstMoney$$
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great reporting

    Like the deep dive reporting on the case and all those involved. Really exposes the corrupt systems we have and lengths law will go to cover up . Great work at lunashark too. Hooked on this new podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    325chi
    United Statesa month ago
  • A must listen

    Beth does such a thorough and thoughtful telling of a disturbing story. Her research is impeccable and she doesn’t shy away from giving listeners the good, the bad and the ugly As a proud native of Tennessee, she has unique insight to the culture and unique behaviors of the individuals who live there. No matter your stance on the death penalty, you need to listen and digest the information You probably won’t change your position on the death penalty and that’s ok Information is power and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sassy suzi
    United Statesa month ago

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Fans frequently mention Beth Braden's credibility and deep investigative approach, with many saying the show is essential for keeping up with the case.
Some comments point to audio/mixing issues early on, but improvements are consistently acknowledged as the series progresses.
Listeners praise meticulous reporting and storytelling, noting real-time updates and careful sourcing.

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Q: Can you describe how you and Gary first met and what your role was at Sitco?
Carolyn Weaver describes meeting Gary at Sitco, becoming his girlfriend, and becoming involved in the events surrounding his activities and the case.

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Investigations follow a high-profile Tennessee death penalty case, focusing on potential alternate suspects, prosecutorial and defense strategies, and evolving execution protocols. Real-time reporting weaves court records, affidavits, and witness accounts into a narrative that questions the state's case while highlighting the human impact on families and local communities. Noteworthy is the author's meticulous sourcing, on-the-ground reporting, and a clear-eyed critique of legal process in capital punishment matters, which may appeal to listeners who value deep document-driven storytelling and ongoing updates as the case unfolds.

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4. Amy King
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