Southern Fried True Crime - 110: It's Always the Husband: The Michael Morton Story

110: It's Always the Husband: The Michael Morton Story

01/11/21 • 57 min

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In 1986, a young mother was brutally murdered in her Austin, Texas home, early in the morning, while still sleeping in her bed. Her husband had left for work at 5:30am. Her three year old son was left alone in the house. Unfortunately, the night before, her husband had become disappointed when his wife had been too tired to make love. Michael Morton loved his wife, but he left a note for her that would definitely sting any wife. And based mainly on that note alone, corrupt investigators made sure he spent 25 years in prison for the murder of his wife, Christine Kirkpatrick Morton.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Haley Gray
Written by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia
Case suggested by Lacey Gholson
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109: The Bloody Bruces

RIn the late 80’s and early 90’s, one family of brothers terrorized the Benton County area of northwest Tennessee. The Bruce brothers had rap sheets but the local sheriff could rarely make charges stick because the family intimidated anyone in the community who dared to defy them. In 1991, they were suspected in a double murder and arson but it would take a federal task force to convince witnesses to come forward. The Bloody Bruces and their equally evil matriarch, Kathleen, would continue to terrorize their community even from behind bars as they awaited trial.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Hannah Newcomb
Written by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia
Case suggested by Ashley Hubbs
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Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/109-the-bloody-bruces
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If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help:
US Crisis Text Line: 741741
US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732
Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/
If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

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8: #Justice4Andrew: The Suspicious Death of Andrew Lewis (2021 remaster/update)

The Death of Andrew Lewis -- a beloved musician is shot. His ex-girlfriend was a witness. The shooter, Eli Miller, was her date and he had been trying to assault Andrew all evening. Miller would claim it was self-defense. But how is shooting someone in the back of the head self-defense?
*This is the annual rerelease of Andrew's episode. I wish there was an update, but sadly, there isn't. I will continue to release this episode on the anniversary of Andrew's death every year in the hopes that someone new listens. I know new listeners often skip old episodes, and the audio is not perfect on this one, but it is worth it. And if you feel the need to speak up, the contact info for the Montgomery DA's office is below.
The Lewis family has lost hope in receiving justice for their beloved son and brother, but I intend to do everything I can to make sure this travesty of an investigation is not forgotten.
Original Music featured on this episode: "Song for Me" - Written and recorded by Andrew Lewis.
Download Andrew's music for free. His family wants to share it with the world. He deserves to be heard. And so does his case.
https://www.reverbnation.com/andrewlewismusic
https://www.facebook.com/andrewlewismusic
Special thanks to Laura Lewis and Andrew Mohney
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/8-justice-4-andrew
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Contact Info:
email: [email protected]
phone: (334) 832-2550
Address:
251 South Lawrence Street,
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
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Researched by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio
Edited by Chaes Gray
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