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

Introducing: Murder on Songbird Road

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In 2007, Chris Vaughn was arrested during a funeral for his wife and three children. He would be tried and convicted of their murders. To this day he maintains no memory of what occurred that tragic day 20 years ago. Murder in Illinois follows the complicated circumstances that led to Vaughn’s conviction, as well as the forensic evidence his supporters believe proves his innocence- in attempt to answer one question: Who killed the Vaughn family?

In 2007, Chris Vaughn was arrested during a funeral for his wife and three children. He would be tried and convicted of their murders. To this day he maintains no memory of what occurred that tragic day 20 years ago. Murder in Illinois follows the complicated circumstances that led to Vaughn’s conviction, as well as the forensic evidence his supporters believe proves his innocence- in attempt to answer one question: Who killed the Vaughn family?

Murder in Illinois

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>
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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.

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

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.

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

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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Introducing: Murder on Songbird Road

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