Affirmative Murder

Alvin and Special guest, Pulitzer prize winning journalist, Maggie Freeleng delve into the complexities of the Bone Valley season 3 case, exploring themes of wrongful conviction, the role of citizen detectives, and the emotional toll on victims and their families. They discuss the impact of media on justice narratives and the racial dynamics within the criminal justice system. Maggie shares updates on Quincy Cross's case and reflects on the importance of integrity in storytelling, emphasizing the need for truthful narratives in the face of systemic failures. Catch up on Bone Valley and all the latest from Graves County HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Alvin and Fran are back and exploring themes of deception, manipulation, the psychological impact of grooming, l and the tragic consequences of blind trust and the complexities of human relationships. They dissect the layers of the crime story, highlighting the absurdity and horror of the situation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Fran and Alvin discuss the political and economic state of the world right now, before the conversation delves into the sentencing of Mariah Clayton, exploring the implications of her five-year prison term followed by probation, and the broader context of the justice system. References:  https://people.com/woman-killed-while-filming-tiktok-aniyah-womack-mariah-clayton-8692879 https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/10/10/19-year-old-accidentally-killed-by-woman-accused-of-using-a-rifle-as-a-prop-for-tiktok-video-jso/ https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/10/06/20-year-old-woman-accused-of-manslaughter-in-regency-area-shooting-death-in-may/ https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/woman-who-fatally-shot-jacksonville-teenager-while-filming-tiktok-reads-letter-before-sentencing/77-eda7ba12-0551-4778-8b95-b53ffa19cdd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Alvin is flying solo and listening to submissions from listeners unpacking their experiences with Domestic Violence. (Trigger Warning) Thank you so much to anyone who trusted this space with your story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Alvin and Fran discuss the mysterious disappearance of Kaymani Latigue, a 13-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio. They discuss the implications of being a latchkey kid, the fear of being home alone, and the responsibilities of parents in ensuring their children's safety.  Resources:  https://www.13abc.com/2025/03/25/everything-we-know-about-death-13-year-old-keimani-latigue/ https://co.lucas.oh.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1891 https://people.com/keimani-latigue-cause-of-death-revealed-11703522 https://people.com/ohio-dad-wanted-murder-missing-daughter-went-tv-days-earlier-11702933 https://nypost.com/2025/03/26/us-news/teen-keimani-latigue-found-murdered-raped-dad-arrested-after-shootout-with-cops/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices