
6. Community Hero to Convict: The Abdullah Case
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12/16/24 • 67 min
In this fiery episode of 'The Lethal Library,' Dani and Stephanie bring you the tale of Azad Abdullah, the man with a murder plan that couldn't have gone more wrong if he tried. In 2002, a house fire in Boise, Idaho, turned out to be the cover-up for a heinous crime. Listen in as we sip cocktails and unravel how Azad's dastardly deeds, from his ridiculous Halloween costume, to hiring a meth-head hitman led to his ultimate downfall. Packed with dark humor and snark, this episode is one you don't want to miss. Cheers to another cocktail-fueled crime story!
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In this fiery episode of 'The Lethal Library,' Dani and Stephanie bring you the tale of Azad Abdullah, the man with a murder plan that couldn't have gone more wrong if he tried. In 2002, a house fire in Boise, Idaho, turned out to be the cover-up for a heinous crime. Listen in as we sip cocktails and unravel how Azad's dastardly deeds, from his ridiculous Halloween costume, to hiring a meth-head hitman led to his ultimate downfall. Packed with dark humor and snark, this episode is one you don't want to miss. Cheers to another cocktail-fueled crime story!
Contact The Lethal Library at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!
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