The Murderer Killings - A True* Crime Podcast

Episode 3 - The Third Episode

The Murderer Killings - A True* Crime Podcast

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Send us Fan Mail Charles is thrilled to announce new sponsors for the podcast, including Amanda’s company Shady Grove Pudding, now both “Proud sponsors and victims of The Murderer Killings.” The investigation of Margaret Mandragora-Jones intensifies, as does her contempt for everyone around her. Deputy Sheriff Branigan trains her sites on two other suspects: Amanda’s estranged husband and Amanda’s twin brother Teddy. We learn about their personal histories with Amanda and possible motives. Me...

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