Ashley Willcott discusses the shocking case of Shanda Vander Ark and the torture she made her son go through until his death.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Eric Faddis, where they try and understand the why behind the crime.
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GLUTTONY: James Alan Neal, Linda O'Keefe and the Cold Case Cracked After Over 50 Years (with guest Elizabeth Baker)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the cold case of Linda O'Keefe, a case that was solved over 50 years later.
Ashley is joined by Elizabeth Baker in our breakdown segment, where the two review the remarkable steps taken by law enforcement to finally crack the case.
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GLUTTONY: Jason Van Dyke and the Shooting of Laquan McDonald (with guest Dr. Laura Pettler)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of police officer Jason Van Dyke and the shooting of 17-year old Laquan McDonald.
In our deep dive, Ashley is joined by Laura Pettler and the two take you inside 'The Murder Room'.
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WRATH: Sean Combs. Will He Walk? (with guest Corey Pegues)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the trial of 2025, currently underway, as Sean Combs faces the spotlight in a court of law.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by retired NYPD deputy inspector Corey Pegues discusses the ongoing federal trial of P. Diddy, who faces serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. The discussion delves into the complexities of consent in abusive relationships, the nature of the federal charges, and the role of the jury in determining the outcome of such a high-profile case. Pegues shares insights from his law enforcement background, emphasizing the influence of celebrity status on public perception and the judicial process. He also reflects on his own life journey from the streets to becoming an author and documentary star, highlighting the importance of accountability and the challenges faced by victims of domestic violence.
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SLOTH: The Elder Abuse and Death of Dinora Cardoso (with guest Franz Borghardt)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Dinora Cardoso, who suffered elder abuse and ultimately died as a result of the lack of care from her caregivers.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley Willcott and Franz Borghardt discuss this case of elder abuse that highlights the themes of sloth and greed as motivations for neglect. They explore the legal implications of negligence in caregiving, the role of financial incentives, and the community's reaction to the case. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accountability in caregiving and the moral responsibilities that come with caring for vulnerable individuals.
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Host Ashley Willcott is known as a tv anchor, a former judge, and a trial lawyer, and nearly all of the cases she's covered over the years intersect with one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. The opposite of the seven heavenly virtues.
These are THE REASONS why criminals commit crimes. They cannot resist their temptations. And it is a fascinating study to delve into the biggest and less known cases to figure out that why behind the crime; the motive.
This is a chance for us to figure out that WHY.
Join Ashley each and every week as she dives deep into cases you'll recognize instantly - and many you won't. She's joined by a roster of experts to break down each case.
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