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The Lawless Files

SEASON 1: On Nov. 8, 1992, Angela "Mischelle" Lawless was murdered on the exit ramp of the interstate near her home in rural Missouri. Less than two years later, an 18-year-old man named Josh Kezer was convicted of the crime. Kezer was exonerated in 2009. This podcast examines the investigation of the murder, and whether law enforcement intentionally convicted an innocent man while protecting the state's star witness from suspicion. This podcast is hosted by a veteran journalist and is based on original reporting, interviews and thousands of pages of records.

SEASON 2: The focus of this season is primarily the focus of mothers and how they're fighting for justice in the deaths of their sons and daughters. Episodes focus on suspicious deaths law enforcement seem to have given up on. We also examine stories of law enforcement officers involved in abuse of power circumstances.

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  • Jun 13, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min

    The alleged hit placed on Josh Kezer

    In the book written by Steven Snodgrass and Josh Kezer, the authors break the news that a threat was made on Josh's life while he was in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Josh explains how he came to know this information, plus evidence he retained to verify that it was said to him. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Jan 16, 2023 · 51 min

    Doug Teel, Part 3: Karen Langston loses home to fire, then beats felony charges

    Doug Teel's mother, Karen Langston, Doug Teel's mother, shares two major incidents that happened to her following her son's death. First, her house burned to the ground. Later, she was charged with felonious restraint. Those charges were later dropped. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Dec 31, 2022 · 18 min

    The sheriff strikes back, takes aim at Connie Goodwin, mother who had to drain lake for son's remains

    Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs took to social media to condemn Connie Goodwin, who was forced to drain a lake to retrieve her son's remains. Dobbs claimed Goodwin's social media posts set off a person she didn't know to threaten him. In Dobbs' remarks, he said he would show "no mercy" and go outside the law if anything ever happened to his family. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Dec 16, 2022 · 51 min

    Doug Teel Part 2: Was Doug set up by his friend?

    We dive into the public records requests to see how it supports Karen Langston's information that Doug didn't randomly begin walking home that night. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Nov 30, 2022 · 42 min

    Doug Teel case, Part 1: How did a 19-year-old end up in the middle of the road to be struck by a car?

    In this episode, we examine the death of Douglas Teel, a 19-year-old who died in July 2010 in the driving lane of Highway 72 just outside of Fredericktown, Missouri. How did a healthy 19-year-old, accustomed to walking miles into town and back, end up lying in the roadway? Statements and the autopsy call into question whether Doug died from a collision or was placed there after being beaten. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Nov 14, 2022 · 1 hr

    When a mom had to drain a pond to retrieve her murdered son's remains

    Connie Goodwin waited five years for the Butler County, Missouri, sheriff's department to drain a small lake to retrieve what was left of her murdered sons' remains. She got tired of waiting. So she did the job herself. The heart-breaking story of a family's quest to put their loved one to rest. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Nov 8, 2022 · 16 min

    The 30-year anniversary. We remember Mischelle. A bold prediction. Now is the time to come forward

    Today (Nov. 8) is the 30-year anniversary of Mischelle Lawless' death. We take a moment today to remember who Mischelle was. We review some of the advances in the case since The Lawless Files was launched a year ago. And we make a case why certain witnesses should come forward. There is no better day than today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S2 · E13
    Nov 7, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min

    Timmy Dees autopsy inconclusive, so why have investigators closed the case?

    Important updates in the Timmy Dees investigation. Timmy's mother Barb Hall has issued public records requests after the Missouri Highway Patrol closes the case. The autopsy is inconclusive as to how Timmy Dees died. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S1 · E23
    Sep 26, 2022 · 42 min

    Episode 23: Prosecutor Accountability

    This episode is an extension of our previous interview of Professor Sean O'Brien. He shares stories about Kenny Hulshof and talks about how prosecutors are held accountable (or not) in our justice system. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Sep 19, 2022 · 13 min

    Quick Lawless, Dees, Wilfong updates

    Quick updates on the Mischelle Lawless, Timmy Dees and Jessi Wilfong cases. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S2 · E11
    Sep 12, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min

    The Derontae Martin case: Another Fredericktown Mystery

    An interview with the mother of Derontae Martin, who died under mysterious circumstances near Fredericktown, Missouri. Originally ruled a suicide, the cause of death was determined differently by a coroner's inquest grand jury as well as a separate pathologist. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S2 · E10
    Sep 1, 2022 · 43 min

    The night a criminal justice student was killed by a police captain's Hellcat

    On Leap Year night of 2020, Abby Cohen was killed when former Sikeston DPS captain Andrew Cooper allegedly punched the gas, doubled the speed limit, ran a stop sign and crashed into Cohen's SUV. The former cop won't face trial until next year. We talk with Abby's mother. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S2 · E9
    Aug 29, 2022 · 55 min

    Timmy Dees update: The MSHP told Barb Hall what?

    Barb Hall, while facing a Wednesday deadline to raise money for an independent autopsy, fills us in on what the highway patrol told her when she visited them in person. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S2 · E8
    Aug 22, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min

    Why a former police chief believes her sister could be innocent of murder

    Former law enforcement officer Betty Frizzell watched her sister get convicted of murder. But she believes another family member may be responsible for the crime. Author of the book, "If you Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More" Frizzell offers a unique perspective on rural policing, especially in Southeast Missouri. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S2 · E7
    Aug 15, 2022 · 25 min

    One small town. Three cops charged with sex crimes.

    Last week, a Potosi police officer was charged with multiple sex crimes involving a minor. He was the third officer in the last few years to be arrested for this type of crime. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S2 · E6
    Aug 8, 2022 · 51 min

    Timmy Dees update: An interview with Barb Hall

    Barb Hall gives an interview about her son's disappearance and depth. She feels like law enforcement has already made a conclusion as to how Timmy Dees died. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • S1 · E22
    Aug 2, 2022 · 32 min

    Episode 22: Why Aug. 2 is such an important date in the Mischelle Lawless case, then and now

    Today is a primary election that will determine the next prosecutor in Scott County. We dig into former prosecutors who made a mess of the trial against Josh Kezer as a reminder of why choosing prosecutors is important. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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