78-year-old Arthur Brown and 66-year-old David McKoy were close friends and beloved members of their community. But when both turned up dead after an apparent robbery gone wrong, police followed a trail that led them to another set of lifelong friends – perpetrators whose toxic association had put them on the path to murder.

Written by Angela Jorgensen, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. 



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Donovan Richardson sentenced to life in prison for 2014 double murder
 Arrest warrants: suspects took guns, $150 from victims in Fuquay-Varina shooting
Donovan Richardson trial: Guilty verdict in Fuquay-Varina double homicide
Wake jury opts for life without parole, rejects death penalty in 9th trial in a row
State V. Richardson
Jury begins deliberations in trial for man facing death penalty
Three arrested in Fuquay-Varina double homicide
Man gets 12-18 years in prison for role in 2014 Fuquay-Varina murders
Co-defendant takes stand against man facing death penalty
Man pleads guilty in 2014 Fuquay-Varina double homicide
Man sentenced to life for Fuquay-Varina double murder
Family members testify during Richardson sentencing phase
Wake County, North Carolina Jury Rejects Death Penalty in Ninth Consecutive Case
Jury: Donovan Richardson to serve life in prison, no death penalty
Will a Wake County man be the first to get the death penalty in a decade?
Another NC Jury Rejects the Death Penalty
Wake jury opts for life without parole, rejects death penalty in 9th trial in a row
Inmate accused of intimidating witness in Wake murder trial
Arrests made in deaths of 2 Fuquay-Varina men
Arrests made in deaths of Fuquay-Varina men
Nephew of man found dead in Fuquay-Varina describes scene
Investigators identify 2 bodies discovered in Wake County
2 men found dead in NC home
Arrest warrants: suspects took guns, $150 from victims in Fuquay-Varina shooting
Man pleads guilty in 2014 Fuquay-Varina double homicide
Medical examiner testifies about how longtime friends died during 2014 home invasion
Double murder trial: Accused killers tried to sell guns online | Raleigh News & Observer
Double murder trial: Killer gets life sentence | Raleigh News & Observer
Double murder suspect may have participated in earlier home invasion | Raleigh News & Observer
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Population 2023
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Population History 1990 - 2021
[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----N.C., S.C., FLA., OHIO, OKLA.
Two found dead in Fuquay-Varina home
Wake sheriff’s deputies arrest 3 men in Fuquay-Varina double homicide
DONOVAN RICHARDSON TRIAL - 👨‍💻 Case Overview (2018)
DONOVAN RICHARDSON TRIAL - 👫 Kevin Britt On Direct (2018)
DONOVAN RICHARDSON TRIAL - 👫 Kevin Britt On Cross (2018)
Man faces death penalty after 2014 Fuquay homicide
Watch LIVE as the trial continues for a man facing the death penalty in connection with a 2014 double murder in Fuquay-Varina
Watch LIVE as the trial continues for a man who is facing the death penalty in connection with a double homicide in Fuquay-Varina
Watch LIVE as closing arguments begin in the trial of Donovan Richardson, who is facing the death penalty in connection with a 2014 double homicide in Fuquay-Varina.
DONOVAN RICHARDSON TRIAL - 👨‍💻 Sentencing Phase Overview (Death Penalty) (2018)
WATCH LIVE: Verdict reached in Donovan Richardson murder trial
WATCH LIVE as closing arguments in the penalty phase of a 2014 double murder trial are scheduled to begin today
Watch LIVE as a judge instructs a Wake County jury and explains the law as it applies to the trial of Donovan Richardson
The News and Observer 10 August, 2014
The News and Observer 31 October, 2012
The News and Observer 6 August, 2014



Music & Sound Effect Sources
Opening Track: “Form is Emptiness” by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell, Epidemic Sound 
Closing Track: “Thou Shall Not Waive” by John Björk, Epidemic Sound



Music & Sound Effect Sources

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78-year-old Arthur Brown and 66-year-old David McKoy were close friends and beloved members of their community. But when both turned up dead after an apparent robbery gone wrong, police followed a trail that led them to another set of lifelong friends – perpetrators whose toxic association had put them on the path to murder.
Written by Angela Jorgensen, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. 
 
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/donovan-richardson-gets-life-sentence-in-fuquay-varina-double-murder/17285578/">Donovan Richardson sentenced to life in prison for 2014 double murder</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://abc11.com/arthur-brown-david-mckoy-guns-arrest-warrants/238196/"> Arrest warrants: suspects took guns, $150 from victims in Fuquay-Varina shooting</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/donovan-richardson-trial-wake-jury-deliberations-continue/17273793/">Donovan Richardson trial: Guilty verdict in Fuquay-Varina double homicide</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cdpl.org/wake-jury-opts-life-without-parole-rejects-death-penalty-9th-trial-row/">Wake jury opts for life without parole, rejects death penalty in 9th trial in a row</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://casetext.com/case/state-v-richardson-10312079">State V. Richardson</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/-closing-arguments-begin-in-trial-for-man-facing-death-penalty-/17261884/">Jury begins deliberations in trial for man facing death penalty</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/arrest-made-in-fuquay-varina-double-homicide/13862738/">Three arrested in Fuquay-Varina double homicide</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/man-gets-12-18-years-in-prison-for-role-in-2014-fuquay-varina-murders/17288824/">Man gets 12-18 years in prison for role in 2014 Fuquay-Varina murders</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/co-defendant-takes-stand-against-man-facing-death-penalty/17242583/">Co-defendant takes stand against man facing death penalty</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/man-pleads-guilty-in-2014-fuquay-varina-double-homicide/15707323/">Man pleads guilty in 2014 Fuquay-Varina double homicide</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://abc11.com/arthur-brown-david-mckoy-donovan-jevonte-richardson-gregory-crawford/1341050/">Man sentenced to life for Fuquay-Varina double murder</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/court-to-resume-tuesday-after-donovan-richardson-lawyers-decide-not-to-call-witnesses/17278156/">Family members testify during Richardson sentencing phase</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/wake-county-north-carolina-jury-rejects-death-penalty-in-ninth-consecutive-case">Wake County, North Carolina Jury Rejects Death Penalty in Ninth Consecutive Case</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://abc11.com/donavan-richardson-capital-murder-death-penalty-wake-county/2983849/">Jury: Donovan Richardson to serve life in prison, no death penalty</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://abc11.com/donavan-richardson-capital-murder-death-penalty-wake-county/2981608/">Will a Wake County man be the first to get the death penalty in a decade?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cjpcenter.org/another-nc-jury-rejects-the-death-penalty/">Another NC Jury Rejects the Death Penalty</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cdpl.org/wake-jury-opts-life-without-parole-rejects-death-penalty-9th-trial-row/">Wake jury opts for life without parole, rejects death penalty in 9th trial in a row</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://apnews.com/article/trials-fe7385be4aca2ed14139f9f4f6ffd3a0">Inmate accused of intimidating witness in Wake murder trial</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://abc11.com/arthur-brown-david-mckoy-two-men-dead-fuquay-varina/236937/">Arrests made in deaths of 2 Fuquay-Varina men</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://myfox8.com/news/arrests-made-in-deaths-of-fuquay-varina-men/">Arrests made in deaths of Fuquay-Varina men</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://abc11.com/arthur-brown-david-mckoy-two-men-dead-fuquay-varina/203676/">Nephew of man found dead in Fuquay-Varina describes scene</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://abc11.com/bodies-discovered-fuquay-varina-arthur-brown/201108/">Investigators identify 2 bodies discovered in Wake County</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wxii12.com/article/2-men-found-dead-in-nc-home/2055904#">2 men found dead in NC home</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/arrest-warrants-suspects-took-guns-034113536.html">Arrest warrants: suspects took guns, $150 from victims in Fuquay-Varina shooting</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://wfncnews.com/21224/man-pleads-guilty-in-2014-fuquay-varina-double-homicide">Man pleads guilty in 2014 Fuquay-Varina double homicide</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article193845859.html">Medical examiner testifies about how longtime friends died during 2014 home invasion</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article194070489.html">Double murder trial: Accused killers tried to sell guns online | Raleigh News &amp; Observer</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article196358919.html">Double murder trial: Killer gets life sentence | Raleigh News &amp; Observer</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article193301974.html">Double murder suspect may have participated in earlier home invasion | Raleigh News &amp; Observer</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/fuquay--varina-nc-population">Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Population 2023</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.biggestuscities.com/city/fuquay-varina-north-carolina">Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Population History 1990 - 2021</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mail-archive.com/deathpenalty@lists.washlaw.edu/msg16966.html">[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----N.C., S.C., FLA., OHIO, OKLA.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/wake-sheriff-two-found-dead-in-fuquay-varina-home/13825079/">Two found dead in Fuquay-Varina home</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/southwest-wake-news/article10030211.html">Wake sheriff’s deputies arrest 3 men in Fuquay-Varina double homicide</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpJW2lVG68s">DONOVAN RICHARDSON TRIAL - 👨‍💻 Case Overview (2018)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yks7vePI5Gs">DONOVAN RICHARDSON TRIAL - 👫 Kevin Britt On Direct (2018)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCbsOGdmKBg">DONOVAN RICHARDSON TRIAL - 👫 Kevin Britt On Cross (2018)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WRALTV/videos/10157133430722178">Man faces death penalty after 2014 Fuquay homicide</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WRALTV/videos/10157133740072178">Watch LIVE as the trial continues for a man facing the death penalty in connection with a 2014 double murder in Fuquay-Varina</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WRALTV/videos/10157134219052178">Watch LIVE as the trial continues for a man who is facing the death penalty in connection with a double homicide in Fuquay-Varina</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WRALTV/videos/10157159539367178">Watch LIVE as closing arguments begin in the trial of Donovan Richardson, who is facing the death penalty in connection with a 2014 double homicide in Fuquay-Varina.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTCxe-kvo5Y">DONOVAN RICHARDSON TRIAL - 👨‍💻 Sentencing Phase Overview (Death Penalty) (2018)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WRALTV/videos/10157188926437178">WATCH LIVE: Verdict reached in Donovan Richardson murder trial</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WRALTV/videos/10157184625677178">WATCH LIVE as closing arguments in the penalty phase of a 2014 double murder trial are scheduled to begin today</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WRALTV/videos/10157159943792178">Watch LIVE as a judge instructs a Wake County jury and explains the law as it applies to the trial of Donovan Richardson</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/646119923/?terms=Kevin%20Britt&amp;match=1">The News and Observer 10 August, 2014</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/648200406/?terms=Gregory%20Crawford&amp;match=1">The News and Observer 31 October, 2012</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/646119058/?terms=Arthur%20Brown&amp;match=1">The News and Observer 6 August, 2014</a></li>
</ul>
 
Music &amp; Sound Effect Sources
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Opening Track: “Form is Emptiness” by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell, Epidemic Sound </li>
<li aria-level="1">Closing Track: “Thou Shall Not Waive” by John Björk, Epidemic Sound</li>
</ul>
 
Music &amp; Sound Effect Sources
All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ® and SoundStripe ®.  Individual sources are available via request at <a href="mailto:info@invisiblechoir.com">info@invisiblechoir.com</a>

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks, LLC. 

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks, LLC.

Invisible Choir

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible.

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible.

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