Case Number 73: The Barbecue Pit Murders

Burden of Proof

Upon welcoming their adopted daughter, Marlene, into the family, Jim and Naomi Olive almost immediately began to struggle with parenthood. With Jim often away working, Naomi was left to face motherhood and her mental health disorder alone much of the time. This dynamic continued and by Marlene's teen years the toll it took on Marlene was evident. After they chose to prescribe a cocktail of drugs to "help" Marlene, she really began to spiral. That was when she met Charles David Riley. It was love at first site for Charles and Marlene eventually found a reason to love him back. Despite an age gap and his proclivity to deal and abuse drugs, Jim and Naomi gave the young couple their blessing. A decision they certainly came to regret. Tune in as Savannah shares this teenage killer tale as old as time. Girl meets boy, boy would do anything for girl, girl says kill my parents. Meanwhile, Elysia has many questions as to why teen killers do what they do. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SykOF4p8ZmU&t=233s Determinately-Sentenced Nonviolent Parole Process - CDCRca.govhttps://www.cdcr.ca.gov › blog › proposition-57-determi… https://gabrielaguraiiblaw.com/minors-charged-as-adults-california/#:~:text=Under%20Proposition%2057%2C%20California%20bars,juvenile%20records%20can%20be%20sealed. https://alchetron.com/Barbecue-murders https://criminaldiscoursepodcast.com/marlene-olive/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181