Son of a Hitman

Spotify Studios

1 Creator

In this multi-part limited series, host and journalist Jason Cavanagh conducts a real-time investigation into the murders, crimes, and conspiracies of hitman, Charles Harrelson, father to actor Woody Harrelson. The investigation will uncover new evidence never shared before, but seeking the truth comes at a risk. There may be people out there - serious, dangerous people - who have an interest in keeping Charles Harrelson’s secrets buried. Produced by Spotify Studios and Tradecraft in association with High Five Content.

16 Listeners

All episodes

Best episodes

Seasons

Top 10 Son of a Hitman Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Son of a Hitman episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Son of a Hitman for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Son of a Hitman episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Chapter 1: All He Has Done

Son of a Hitman

05/05/20 • 33 min

Host Jason Cavanagh introduces us to the hitman Charles Harrelson, father of actor Woody Harrelson. Through conversations with Charles’ son Brett, prosecutor Ray Jahn, and criminal defense attorney Danny Sheehan, we begin to learn about the three murders Charles Harrelson was charged with, including the assassination of a federal judge. Listen to episode 2 and future episodes only on Spotify.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Listeners

3 Comments

Son of a Hitman, coming May 5th

Son of a Hitman

04/28/20 • 1 min

Infamous hitman Charles Harrelson served life in prison for the assassination of a federal judge. But his sons believe he may be innocent. Host and journalist Jason Cavanagh investigates the crimes and conspiracies involving the father to actor Woody Harrelson. Son of a Hitman premieres on May 5th. Listen to episode 1 wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Listeners

Chapter 4: Stoughtenborough

Son of a Hitman

05/19/20 • 39 min

The second murder Charles Harrelson was charged with is the killing of a grain dealer from Hearne, Texas. Jason analyzes the case to see if Charles’ M.O. fits the bill for the higher profile murders he’s been tied to.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Son of a Hitman Full Trailer

Son of a Hitman

04/28/20 • 1 min

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 10: Iconoclast

Son of a Hitman

07/07/20 • 68 min

In the season finale, Jason tries to make sense of the Charles Harrelson story, once and for all, as a wealth of new information comes to light.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 8: If You Want to Be a Hitman

Son of a Hitman

06/23/20 • 41 min

Back in Los Angeles, Jason tells Brett Harrelson about the new revelations uncovered in Texas, and begins digging into the allegations regarding an alternate suspect.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Son of a Hitman 2023 Trailer

Son of a Hitman

06/16/23 • 1 min

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 2: Everybody Liked Charlie

Son of a Hitman

05/05/20 • 41 min

Jason travels to Texas to learn about the origins of hitman, Charles Harrelson, and begins a deep dive into the first murder he was charged with – the killing of carpet salesman, Alan Berg.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 9: How to Disappear People Completely

Son of a Hitman

06/30/20 • 59 min

Jason Cavanagh nears the end of his investigation with a call to an alleged suspect, a push for an A-list celebrity's involvement, a trip to Vegas, and a promise made to reveal the dark underbelly of it all.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 7: Zero Population Growth

Son of a Hitman

06/16/20 • 52 min

Jason heads to Midland, Texas to meet with the eldest Harrelson son – Jordan. He looks at the Judge’s assassination from Charles Harrelson’s perspective, through actual transcripts from the trial. A conversation with drug smuggling kingpin Jimmy Chagra’s eldest son turns the case on its head.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show more best episodes