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Morally Indefensible

Morally Indefensible

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From Marc Smerling, the creator behind The Jinx and Crimetown, comes a story of murder, friendship and betrayal. In 1979, Ex-Green Beret Doctor Jeffrey MacDonald was convicted of the murders of his pregnant wife and two young daughters. When he meets a famous young journalist named Joe McGinniss, the two become fast friends. Joe agrees to write a book about Jeff’s case to finally reveal the truth. The book, Fatal Vision, became a smash bestseller and a TV limited series watched by millions of people. But the story it told wasn’t the story Jeff expected...And that sets off a series of events that ruins both their lives. Morally Indefensible is a companion to the FX docuseries, A Wilderness of Error coming to FX September 25, and streaming next day on Hulu.
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Morally Indefensible - Chapter One | February 17th, 1970
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08/18/20 • 35 min

Jeffrey MacDonald was the all-American boy. A green beret doctor with the perfect family. Joe McGinniss was a literary sensation - the youngest journalist to ever make the New York Times bestseller’s list. A bloody night in 1970 would bring them together, and change both their lives forever...

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Morally Indefensible - Chapter Eight | The Final Witness
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09/24/20 • 36 min

After more than thirty years in prison, Jeffrey MacDonald is granted a new hearing to present evidence that may finally set him free. The prosecution calls to the stand...Joe McGinniss.

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Morally Indefensible - Chapter Five | Friends Become Enemies
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09/08/20 • 26 min

Joe McGinniss’s book finally comes out. It’s called Fatal Vision. Jeffrey MacDonald learns what his old friend wrote about him... on national television.

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Morally Indefensible - Chapter Three | Pen Pals

Chapter Three | Pen Pals

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08/25/20 • 28 min

Joe heads home to write his book about Jeff’s case while Jeff sits in prison serving three life sentences. But together, they figure out a way for Jeff to tell Joe his darkest secrets...

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Morally Indefensible - Chapter Two | The Trial

Chapter Two | The Trial

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08/18/20 • 36 min

At Doctor Jeffrey MacDonald’s murder trial, journalist Joe McGinniss comes face to face with the evidence, and questions whether his new friend might be a murderer.

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Morally Indefensible - Coming Soon | Morally Indefensible
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07/30/20 • 4 min

1979 is the year that Ex-Green Beret Doctor Jeffrey MacDonald is convicted of the murders of his pregnant wife and two young daughters. It’s also the year he meets a new friend in famous journalist Joe McGinniss. Joe agrees to write a book about Jeff’s case. That book becomes a smash bestseller and a TV limited series watched by over 65 million people, but the story it tells isn’t quite the story Jeff expected and that sets off a series of events that ruin both men’s lives...Who’s the real bad guy here, the journalist or the murderer?

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Morally Indefensible - Chapter Four | The Confessions

Chapter Four | The Confessions

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09/01/20 • 31 min

Jeffrey MacDonald’s new lawyers uncover some startling new evidence. Could the murderous hippies be real after all?

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Jeffrey MacDonald finally gets his day in court...civil court, that is. He sues Joe McGinniss for betraying him and lying in his book.

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Morally Indefensible - Chapter Seven | Morally Indefensible
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09/22/20 • 33 min

Joe McGinniss takes a page from Jeffrey MacDonald’s playbook and invites famous journalist Janet Malcolm to write about the lawsuit -- She’ll understand...Or will she?

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Morally Indefensible - Introducing The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi
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06/18/24 • 3 min

In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s murder has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who claims to know the truth. A man from one of New York City’s crime families who has deep ties to the Italian mafia. He was there the day of the Pope’s death and witnessed his murder firsthand. Or, at least, that’s what he says. His name is Anthony Raimondi, and these are his confessions. Listen to The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi right now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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How many episodes does Morally Indefensible have?

Morally Indefensible currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does Morally Indefensible cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Morally Indefensible?

The episode title 'Chapter One | February 17th, 1970' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Morally Indefensible?

The average episode length on Morally Indefensible is 17 minutes.

How often are episodes of Morally Indefensible released?

Episodes of Morally Indefensible are typically released every 35 days.

When was the first episode of Morally Indefensible?

The first episode of Morally Indefensible was released on Jul 30, 2020.

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