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Murder In Alliance

Murder In Alliance

Murder in Alliance

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On April Fools Day 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Ohio home. David Thorne, her ex-boyfriend and father of one of her children, was instantly a suspect. David was eventually tried, convicted, and sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Yvonne. But the entire investigation may have been botched, or even worse, covered up. Now, after 22 years journalist Maggie Freleng investigates Yvonne’s murder alongside Jason Baldwin (himself wrongfully convicted as a member of the West Memphis Three) and his organization Proclaim Justice. Is David actually innocent? And if so, who did kill Yvonne Layne?
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Murder In Alliance - 1: Dead in the Water

1: Dead in the Water

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05/13/21 • 27 min

In 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Ohio home while her children slept. Her ex-boyfriend, David Thorne, was instantly a suspect as the father of one of her children, but he had a solid alibi. So the police found Joe Wilkes, a friend of David’s, who said David hired him to kill Yvonne. In 2000 with Joe’s testimony, David was sentenced to life without parole. But, our investigation has shown that almost everyone in Yvonne's life had a motive to kill her – like her own family, a creepy neighbor and even police officers. In this season, we investigate the case with Jason Baldwin and @proclaimjustice.
So is David a cold blooded murderer, and if not who did kill Yvonne Layne?
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
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Murder In Alliance - 2: The Lovers

2: The Lovers

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05/13/21 • 32 min

In this episode we learn about Yvonne, David and how the two came together and had their son, Brandon. But we also learn about the problems the couple had and issues in Yvonne's lfe ultimately causing the two to break up before her murder. Who was Yvonne Layne? What brought the young lovers together and ultimately caused their split?
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
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Murder In Alliance - 17: The Visit

17: The Visit

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09/23/21 • 41 min

Maggie, John, and Danny finally get to speak with Joe Wilkes...and what he had to say was shocking. His story gets even more complicated than we could have imagined.
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
This Week's Sponsors:
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Murder In Alliance - 9: The PIs

9: The PIs

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06/24/21 • 31 min

Jason Baldwin from the West Memphis 3 and his team of private investigators from Proclaim Justice team up with Maggie to look into David's case. They hit the ground in Ohio to find out: who really did kill Yvonne Layne?
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
This Week's Sponsors:
BetterHelp - Murder in Alliance listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/MAGGIE
HelloFresh - Go to hellofresh.com/unjust14 and use code unjust14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping
Apostrophe - Go to apostrophe.com/MIA and use code MIA to save $15 off your first visit
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Murder In Alliance - 18: The Choir Boy

18: The Choir Boy

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09/30/21 • 45 min

After speaking with Joe Wilkes, the team reckons with the possibility that David could have been involved after all.
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
This Week's Sponsors:
Daily Harvest - Go to dailyharvest.com and enter code MAGGIE to get $25 off your first box.
Ana Luisa - Treat yourself and your loved ones to beautiful, sustainable jewelry by going to analuisa.com/alliance and use code ALLIANCE for 10% off.
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Murder In Alliance - 13: The Expert

13: The Expert

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07/22/21 • 64 min

Veteran forensic expert Karen Smith joins Maggie to look at the crime scene and give her opinion on who could have done this and how. Karen is a retired major case detective with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. During her career, she conducted 500 death investigations and worked 20,000 in other cases. She serves as a lecturer at the University of Florida, Florida State University and Florida Gulf Coast University for various forensic courses. Karen has appeared on Dateline, 20/20, CNN's Inside Man with Morgan Spurlock, the PBS documentary How Sherlock Changed the World, CNN's Special Investigation into the Missy Bevers Case, HLN's Murder Board, and she currently appears regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace on SiriusXM as a resident forensic expert.
You can find Karen's podcast "Shattered Souls" by visiting https://www.crimecon.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
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Murder In Alliance - 20: The End

20: The End

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10/14/21 • 49 min

In the season finale, Maggie give David a chance to explain what happened when Danny and John visited and the guys make a decision on whether or not to take David's case.

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Murder In Alliance - 4: The Accomplice

4: The Accomplice

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05/20/21 • 33 min

Three months after Yvonne's murder, Joseph Wilkes confessed. He said David Thorne hired him to kill his ex-girlfriend. So who is Joseph Wilkes? What led this young man to allegedly murder a mother of five in cold blood?
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
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Murder In Alliance - 3: The Murder

3: The Murder

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05/13/21 • 36 min

On the morning of April Fools Day 1999, Tawnia Layne went to pick up her grandkids at Yvonne's home. But instead, she stumbled upon a brutal crime scene, her daughter nearly decapitated in a pool of her own blood. Who could have done this to Yvonne? In this episode we look at the first hours and days of the investigation.
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
This Week's Sponsors:
Embr: You can save $50 by going to embrwave.com/MIA.
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Murder In Alliance - 6: The Wife

6: The Wife

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06/03/21 • 35 min

David Thorne has spent over 20 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit. Although he says his case is "Dead in the Water", he hasn't been alone. Sue Thorne, a retired postal worker turned amatuer investigator, has kept his case alive all these years and uncovered new evidence that could point to David's innocence.
Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential.
This Week's Sponsors:
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FAQ

How many episodes does Murder In Alliance have?

Murder In Alliance currently has 22 episodes available.

What topics does Murder In Alliance cover?

The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Murder In Alliance?

The episode title '1: Dead in the Water' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Murder In Alliance?

The average episode length on Murder In Alliance is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Murder In Alliance released?

Episodes of Murder In Alliance are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Murder In Alliance?

The first episode of Murder In Alliance was released on May 6, 2021.

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