Just days after the murder, the Williamson County State’s Attorney announced the death of Jade Beasley- and the arrest of Julia Bevely- in the same press conference. He claimed a thorough investigation had already been conducted, but glaring questions remain to this day. 

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Just days after the murder, the Williamson County State&rsquo;s Attorney announced the death of Jade Beasley- and the arrest of Julia Bevely- in the same press conference. He claimed a thorough investigation had already been conducted, but glaring questions remain to this day.&nbsp;
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Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father’s fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case—one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions—was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted.

Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father&rsquo;s fianc&eacute;e for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case&mdash;one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions&mdash;was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted.

Murder on Songbird Road

2. The Arrest

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In the 1980s crime journalist Phil Stanford dove into the decadent and dangerous world of Miami just as the city was becoming the cocaine- and murder- capital of the United States. His path would place him in the crosshairs of a federal investigation focusing on a mysterious and controversial drug smuggling pilot who claimed to be an operative of the American government- all while flaunting his extensive illicit activity. Murder in Miami traces the connection between the murder of a missing Miami private investigator to the sprawling roots of an international money laundering scheme as Stanford tries to make sense of his role in a surreal story of spies, smugglers, killers and corruption. All reaching to the highest levels on both sides of the law.

In the 1980s crime journalist Phil Stanford dove into the decadent and dangerous world of Miami just as the city was becoming the cocaine- and murder- capital of the United States. His path would place him in the crosshairs of a federal investigation focusing on a mysterious and controversial drug smuggling pilot who claimed to be an operative of the American government- all while flaunting his extensive illicit activity. Murder in Miami traces the connection between the murder of a missing Miami private investigator to the sprawling roots of an international money laundering scheme as Stanford tries to make sense of his role in a surreal story of spies, smugglers, killers and corruption. All reaching to the highest levels on both sides of the law.

Murder in Miami

The final episode, subject to future updates, of Murder on Songbird Road invites listeners and former interviewees to reflect on their thoughts and opinions regarding the case against Julia Bevely. Additionally, Bevely's legal team provides an update on the current status of her appeal process.

Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com. 

CONTACTS:

The Illinois Attorney General’s Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU)

Office of the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

Office of the Illinois Governor JB Pritzker 

 

The final episode, subject to future updates, of Murder on Songbird Road invites listeners and former interviewees to reflect on their thoughts and opinions regarding the case against Julia Bevely. Additionally, Bevely's legal team provides an update on the current status of her appeal process.
Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at <a href="mailto:investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com">investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com</a>.&nbsp;
CONTACTS:
<a href="https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/Conviction-Integrity-Unit/">The Illinois Attorney General&rsquo;s Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU)</a>
<a href="https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Contact/">Office of the&nbsp;Illinois Attorney General&nbsp;Kwame Raoul</a>
<a href="https://www.illinois.gov/services/service.e-mail-governor.html">Office of the&nbsp;Illinois Governor JB Pritzker&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;

11. Closing Arguments

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Bob and Lauren return to Marion, knocking on doors once again. This time, however, they uncover crucial footage that reveals significant flaws in the investigation’s hasty rush to judgment.

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Bob and Lauren return to Marion, knocking on doors once again. This time, however, they uncover crucial footage that reveals significant flaws in the investigation&rsquo;s hasty rush to judgment.
Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at <a href="mailto:investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com">investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com</a>.&nbsp;

10. Suspect

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The infamous Huck’s footage exposes critical flaws in the prosecution’s theory, reinforced by a criminologist’s analysis of stabbing murders—setting the stage for Innocence activist Jason Flom to intervene and alter the course of Bevely’s legal battle.

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The infamous Huck&rsquo;s footage exposes critical flaws in the prosecution&rsquo;s theory, reinforced by a criminologist&rsquo;s analysis of stabbing murders&mdash;setting the stage for Innocence activist Jason Flom to intervene and alter the course of Bevely&rsquo;s legal battle.
Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at <a href="mailto:investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com">investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com</a>.&nbsp;

9. Judgement

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2. The Arrest

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