Best Murder In Alliance Podcasts (2024)

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What the constitution says about India & Bharat- with Fali Nariman 30:23

9M ago30:23

30:23

In today's episode of "First Voice Last Word," Sunetra Chaudhary goes beyond the realm of politics as she is joined by Fali Nariman, a senior jurist, for a discussion around his latest book release, "You Must Know Your Constitution." Nariman sheds light on the contemporary perspective of the Indian constitution.Fali Nariman dissects the constitutio…

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Beyond the Patriarchy: Sushmita Dev on Women in Politics, Reservation Bill, and Dynastic Politics 35:13

10M ago35:13

35:13

Join in for another politcial ride with a brand new installation of "First Voice Last Word", Sunetra Choudhary is joined by Sushmita Dev, Former Member of Rajya Sabha, Tune in for her candid perspectives on the status of women in politics and her firm stance on the reservation bill.Sushmita dev narrowely fills the gap and clears the gap surrounding…

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Manoj Jha Unfiltered: Bihar Caste Census, Corruption and India Alliance 51:15

10M ago51:15

51:15

In this episode of "First Voice Last Word," Sunetra Choudhury is joined by Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar, the RJD newsmaker Manoj Jha. Tune in to this unfiltered conversation on the central government and the corruption that has been permeating modern India.Manoj Jha breaks down topics like, Freedom of press, the watchdogs of democracy, the Indian Cons…

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Sushil Modi on Caste Census, Adani-Modi Connection, and More! 47:04

10M ago47:04

47:04

With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on the horizon, Sunetra Chaudhary is joined by Sushil Kumar Modi, a BJP member of the Rajya Sabha from Bihar. Tune in to hear his perspective on various key topics, including the caste census, insights into the first backward class commission, and the Congress party's attempts to consolidate OBC votes, which have s…

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Inside the Mind of Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress' 2024 Election Plan 49:36

10M ago49:36

49:36

From Brokering peace in congress states like Rajasthan to Building Consensus of opposition forces under the banner of the INDIA alliance to the resurgence of the Indian National Congress like a phoenix from the ashes, Hindustan Times' Sunetra Choudhury engages in a conversation with Mallikarjun Kharge, President, Indian National Congress, who is ne…

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Ankita Bhandari: Politics of a Murder Case 25:27

2y ago25:27

25:27

The murder of a young working woman Ankita Bhandari in the hills of Uttarakhand last month, really shook up the entire country . The story went from local crime news to national headlines when police arrested the son of a ruling party leader. But why is the story threatening to change the political dynamics of the state? And why are the people acro…

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Politics: A Family Affair? 33:23

2y ago33:23

33:23

In this edition of First Voice Last Word, our weekly podcast on Indian politics, HT's National Political Editor Sunetra Choudhury looks at why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken up a campaign against dynastic politics. The Prime Minister announced it as part of his speech on Independence day and he seemed to make a connection between corruption…

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Gyanvapi and the fight for Places of Worship 24:51

2y ago24:51

24:51

This month, a court in Varanasi upheld the maintainability of a case filed by five Hindu women, demanding the right to pray and access to the Gyanvapi mosque. The mosque authorities are challenging the case in Supreme Court because they feel that this please will open a pandora's box and is essentially against the Places of Worship Act of 1991. The…

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DANDI to RAM RATH to BHARAT JODO: What padyatras achieve? 34:05

2y ago34:05

34:05

On the 7th of September, the Congress party started one of their most ambitious campaigns till date. Led by their former chief and MP Rahul Gandhi, the party launched its mega plan to have workers walk from Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of the country to Srinagar in the North, covering 3500 km in 12 states over 150 days. The message was simple-…

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The making of a new Parliament 29:39

2y ago29:39

29:39

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Central Vista, the area in the Capital which marks the power centre with Rashtrapati Bhawan on one end and India Gate at the other, and all important government offices in the vicinity. The inauguration last week also heralds the end of another landmark- the 100-year-old Parliament build…

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An officer and a lady: 30 year fight for equality in the Armed Forces 34:15

2y ago34:15

34:15

2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the moment that the Indian Army started inducting women in branches other than the medical corps. This historic moment in 1992 was just the beginning of the journey that women would chart in the armed forces, with a slow progression to the present time where women are also allowed as personnel below officer rank (…

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2012-2022: Congress’ decade of decline 28:14

2y ago28:14

28:14

The Congress is confronting its most serious crisis in its electoral history since 1951. Since the 2019 debacle in the Lok Sabha elections, the second in a row, it has not won a majority in a single state assembly election on its own. From 400 plus MPs in Lok Sabha in 1984, the current number of parliamentarians including the Rajya Sabha ones, is j…

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The Challenge Of Mamata Banerjee 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

If there's one person who has challenged the might of the Bhartiya Janata Party in the last year, it's West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The third time chief minister isn't just satisfied at having beaten the BJP severely in the state in the 2021 elections. The 67-year-old hasn't forgotten the way she was taunted by Prime Minister Narendr…

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The Switch: Post Mortem of a Nitish-BJP Split 22:16

2y ago22:16

22:16

It's been a week since Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called it quits on his long-standing ally, the Bhartiya Janata Party(BJP). It's a game-changing moment in politics if ever there was one. That's because the state is extremely political and Kumar's entry into the opposition camp can completely change the game. Or is that just hype?In this epi…

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Who’s afraid of Aam Aadmi Party 20:38

2y ago20:38

20:38

Who do you think is the BJP’s big challenger in the next round of elections? Is it Congress or has AAP completely replaced them as challengers? In this latest episode, Sunetra speaks to the man who’s leading the AAP campaign in the election-headed states of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, Sandeep Pathak. Pathak epitomises how AAP is different. But ar…

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Will BJP rule for the next 30 years? 21:10

2y ago21:10

21:10

When Amit Shah said recently that the BJP would be in power for the next 30-40 years, was it political rhetoric or is there truth to what he said?It is already in power in 19 out of 28 states and is also heading towards wins in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Their critics say it is all about money and power but that is just one side of the story. In…

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Droupadi Murmu: Presidential Triumph over Personal Tragedy 21:31

2y ago21:31

21:31

What do Droupadi Murmu, Pratibha Patil and APJ Abdul Kalam have in common apart from being President of India? Find out in this week's episode of First Voice, Last Word which covers this moment of history as Rashtrapati Bhawan sees a tribal woman take the highest office in the land. In her inaugural speech, Murmu says she represents the marginalise…

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8 years of Modi: Khan Market gang & other terms 17:53

2y ago17:53

17:53

2022 marks the year that Narendra Modi completes 20 years in public office and eight years as Prime Minister. On our flagship political podcast First Voice, Last Word, we take a look at how PM Modi has created a new lexicon, that has seeped into everyday language. From terms like Khan Market gang to ecosystem, labarthi, tukde-tukde gang, urban naxa…

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Trailer - First Voice, Last Word 0:57

2y ago0:57

0:57

In this weekly podcast on Indian politics. host Sunetra Choudhury, National Political Affairs Editor for Hindustan Times talks about her 2 decades of experience and realization that politics is often like reality TV where you see full of dramatic personalities making strategic moves. So, get ready as we take you inside these corridors of power to u…

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20: The Reckoning 49:01

3y ago49:01

49:01

In the season finale, Maggie give David a chance to explain what happened when Danny and John visited and the guys make a decision on whether or not to take David's case. This Week's Sponsors: Babbel - Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you'll get an additional 3 months for free. Just go to babbel.com and use promo code MAG…

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19: The Circling 39:56

3y ago39:56

39:56

The team finally gets to speak with David Thorne himself and ask him about everything they've learned. However, the answers were not what they were looking for. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Ana Luisa - Treat yourse…

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18: The Choir Boy 45:45

3y ago45:45

45:45

After speaking with Joe Wilkes, the team reckons with the possibility that David could have been involved after all. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Daily Harvest - Go to dailyharvest.com and enter code MAGGIE to get …

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17: The Visit 41:36

3y ago41:36

41:36

Maggie, John, and Danny finally get to speak with Joe Wilkes...and what he had to say was shocking. His story gets even more complicated than we could have imagined. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: PrettyLitter - Visi…

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16: The Best Friend 36:05

3y ago36:05

36:05

Maggie, John, and Danny search for Joe Wilkes' best friend who he allegedly confessed to that he killed Yvonne. Things take a turn to where no one thought the investigation would go. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Pu…

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15: The Star Witness 33:45

3y ago33:45

33:45

Back on the ground in Ohio, Maggie and the guys continue their search for Chris Campbell. Chris and his girlfriend Rose say the night of the murder they saw Joe Wilkes at the Carnation mall. He chatted with them for a while and then dropped a bomb: Rose and Chris both testified Joe told them he was in town to do a job - to kill a girl. Do you have …

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14: The Cops 40:41

3y ago40:41

40:41

This week Maggie flips the script and turns the microscope on the cops. Who were the detectives in charge of the investigation? Maggie looks into their files and uncovers some shocking revelations about their history as Alliance Police Officers...and that leads Maggie, John, and Danny to make a phone call that leaves them stunned. Do you have infor…

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13: The Expert 1:04:39

3y ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Veteran forensic expert Karen Smith joins Maggie to look at the crime scene and give her opinion on who could have done this and how. Karen is a retired major case detective with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. During her career, she conducted 500 death investigations and worked 20,000 in other cases. She serves as a lecturer at the University o…

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12: The Shakedown 29:17

3y ago29:17

29:17

In order to understand a murder like this, you have to understand the victim. Maggie, John and Danny talk to some of the people closest to Yvonne to try to find out what was going on in her life in the months leading up to her murder. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are …

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11: The Others 36:53

3y ago36:53

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Maggie, John and Danny set out in Ohio to speak with some top people of interest who have been named in the case. Jim, the allegedly creepy neighbor who was spying on Yvonne and Jeremy, someone close to the family and who the Psychic described as the perpetrator. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line a…

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10: Live from Alliance 1:21:39

3y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Live from Alliance Ohio, Maggie joins Proclaim Justice and Sue Gless Thorne to answer all of your questions about the wrongful conviction of David Thorne and the unsolved murder of Yvonne Layne. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's …

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9: The PIs 31:40

3y ago31:40

31:40

Jason Baldwin from the West Memphis 3 and his team of private investigators from Proclaim Justice team up with Maggie to look into David's case. They hit the ground in Ohio to find out: who really did kill Yvonne Layne? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and c…

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8: The Psychic 28:36

3y ago28:36

28:36

Months into the investigation of Yvonne Layne's murder, police felt stuck, so they did something controversial: they went to a psychic. And the audio recordings we obtained from the visit give an incredible amount of insight into who may have killed Yvonne. However, it wasn't what the psychic said to detectives, but what they told her that is truly…

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7: The Witness 31:12

3y ago31:12

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On April 1, 1999, the day Yvonne was found murdered in her home, a neighbor stopped by and told police he saw someone leaving her home, unbeknownst to him, after Yvonne was alredy dead. But this witness's statement was never turned over to the defense. Why? And who was the man he saw leaving Yvonne's home after her murder? Do you have information a…

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6: The Wife 35:31

3y ago35:31

35:31

David Thorne has spent over 20 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit. Although he says his case is "Dead in the Water", he hasn't been alone. Sue Thorne, a retired postal worker turned amatuer investigator, has kept his case alive all these years and uncovered new evidence that could point to David's innocence. Do you have informat…

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5: The Trial 33:29

3y ago33:29

33:29

After David Thorne and Joe Wilkes were arrested for the murder of Yvonne Layne in April 1999, they went to trial in January 2000. What evidence was used to convict them? What kind of defense did David have in the face of Joe's confession? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips …

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4: The Accomplice 33:09

3y ago33:09

33:09

Three months after Yvonne's murder, Joseph Wilkes confessed. He said David Thorne hired him to kill his ex-girlfriend. So who is Joseph Wilkes? What led this young man to allegedly murder a mother of five in cold blood? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and c…

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3: The Murder 36:07

3y ago36:07

36:07

On the morning of April Fools Day 1999, Tawnia Layne went to pick up her grandkids at Yvonne's home. But instead, she stumbled upon a brutal crime scene, her daughter nearly decapitated in a pool of her own blood. Who could have done this to Yvonne? In this episode we look at the first hours and days of the investigation. Do you have information ab…

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2: The Lovers 32:15

3y ago32:15

32:15

In this episode we learn about Yvonne, David and how the two came together and had their son, Brandon. But we also learn about the problems the couple had and issues in Yvonne's lfe ultimately causing the two to break up before her murder. Who was Yvonne Layne? What brought the young lovers together and ultimately caused their split? Do you have in…

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1: Dead in the Water 27:58

3y ago27:58

27:58

In 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Ohio home while her children slept. Her ex-boyfriend, David Thorne, was instantly a suspect as the father of one of her children, but he had a solid alibi. So the police found Joe Wilkes, a friend of David’s, who said David hired him to kill Yvonne. In 2000 with Joe’s testimony, David was …

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Introducing "Murder in Alliance: Ep. 1 Dead in the Water" 29:21

3y ago29:21

29:21

Hey, Unjust and Unsolved listeners! We're so excited to bring you the new show from the Obsessed Network, "Murder in Alliance." The new show dives deep into an episode we covered in "Unjust and Unsolved," reinvestigating the case in real time. We've got the first episode here for you in this feed, and two more available right now wherever you get y…

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PREVIEW: Murder in Alliance 2:15

3y ago2:15

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On April Fools Day 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Ohio home. David Thorne, her ex-boyfriend and father of one of her children, was instantly a suspect. David was eventually tried, convicted, and sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Yvonne. But the entire investigation may have been botched, or even worse, cov…

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22: Cheri Hayden 42:06

3+ y ago42:06

42:06

On Feb 23, 2008 a botched robbery took place leaving 68-year-old Patricia Landry dead. Witnesses said the driver of the vehicle that ran her over was a blonde woman in her 20s. Despite the age discrepancy, Cheri Hayden, a 45-year-old woman with deep facial wrinkles, clearly not 20, was arrested, tried and convicted with no evidence other than eyewi…

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21: Brandon Spencer 41:34

3+ y ago41:34

41:34

Halloween night 2012, 19-year-old Brandon Spencer and his girlfriend were on the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles attending a Halloween party. Suddenly, shots rang out and it was pandemonium. Everyone scattered, ducked, and hid. There was screaming...it was chaos and Brandon Spencer a smart kid from a well-to-do supportive fa…

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20: Sara Bennett 44:07

3+ y ago44:07

44:07

Former appellate attorney and author Sara Bennett captures stunning, honest portraits of women serving life sentences in prison. She and Maggie talk about how women doing time differs from men, re-entry for women, and the humanity of the people we lock up. Sara’s art has been widely exhibited and featured in publications like The New York Times, Th…

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19: Andre Brown 43:00

3+ y ago43:00

43:00

1990’s Bronx, New York: The most violent decade in the city’s history in one of the most impoverished areas in the nation at the time, and college student Andre Brown was right in the middle. A drug turf war, teens with guns, and a corrupt mob lawyer for the Bonanno crime family - what could possibly go wrong? For more information and a complete li…

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18: Ralph Trent Stokes 41:49

3+ y ago41:49

41:49

On March 11, 1982 three people were murdered during a robbery of a famous Philadelphia restaurant. 19-year-old Ralph Trent Stokes was arrested three days later and at trial after only 45 minutes of deliberation, Ralph Stokes was convicted of three counts of first degree murder and sentenced to death. Roger King was the prosecutor. He held the recor…

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17: The Prosecutors 51:33

3+ y ago51:33

51:33

Brett and Alice are The Prosecutors. Both are real life prosecutors, co-workers, friends and co-hosts of the podcast "The Prosecutors." This week, Maggie interviews Brett and Alice about being on the other side of the cases Unjust & Unsolved covers. They talk specifically about Darrell Ewing's case from Episode 8. Maggie gave them the transcripts, …

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Announcement 1:19

3+ y ago1:19

1:19

Hi everyone! We are off this week for the holiday break, but if still want to hear "Unjust & Unsolved", you can head over to Patreon for more bonus content: patreon.com/unjustandunsolved Happy Holidays!By Obsessed Network

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16: Tracy Alan Zornes 48:45

3+ y ago48:45

48:45

On Feb 19 2010, Tracy Zornes and some friends were hanging out drinking. Tracy left to see his girlfriend and when he came back, the apartment he was at was on fire. Tracy, avoiding a previous warrant for burglary, fled. Two weeks later he was arrested and charged in the stabbing, beating and arson murder of his friends Megan Londo and John Cadotte…

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15: Diamantina Salinas Kolojaco 38:46

3+ y ago38:46

38:46

This week's episode is absolutely insane. Diamantina Salinas Kolojaco and her lover Andres Mascorro did almost 2 decades in prison for the murder of her husband, before Proclaim Justice took their case after one of the most notorious serial killers confessed to journalist Alex Hannaford before execution. For more information and a complete list of …

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