Crimes of the Times

Featuring: The Trials of Frank Carson, Episode 7

Crimes of the Times

Show Notes

In this specially featured episode, defense attorneys offer alternate theories to explain Korey Kauffman’s death, and the trial becomes an endurance test. As Frank Carson’s health deteriorates, he wonders whether he will live to see a verdict.

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