Breakdown

4.4 (189)
POLITICS
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's award-winning podcast "Breakdown," tells deeply human stories about the Georgia justice system. Season 11 explores how a young military couple found themselves at the center of something neither expected. Something terrible. Something… criminal.

EPISODE 1

Mack

In their 20s and in love, Georgia military couple Ashley and Albert Debelbot are overjoyed to welcome their baby girl, McKenzy. After a 15-hour labor, she arrives. The couple take her home and settle in for the night only to be awakened by a disturbing sound. Ashley and Albert then make a startling discovery…kicking off a series of events that will turn into a living nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35 min
EPISODE 2

Isolated

In a matter of a few days, Ashley and Albert have gone from excited new parents to a couple utterly devastated. Their infant has died. And as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and local police close in on them, the couple makes a critical decision to remain united. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
EPISODE 3

Ep 3: Speedy Trial

Charged with murder, Ashley and Albert find themselves with few resources. Ashley's lower-middle class family hires a local attorney while Albert gets a public defender. The couple maintains their innocence, but they're up against tough odds: their attorneys are at loggerheads and the judge in the case has a concerning past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41 min
EPISODE 4

Ep 4: Hitting the Floor

A jailhouse snitch says Albert told him a shocking story. Ashley and Albert take the stand in their own defense but they're no match for a hard-charging prosecutor. They're convicted and sentenced to life in prison. But the couple makes a vow: they will fight. They will prove their innocence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min
EPISODE 5

Ep 5: The Dream Team

Wisconsin Innocence Project attorney Carrie Sperling has a specialty: freeing people wrongly convicted of child abuse. When she receives a letter from Ashley Debelbot and reads the case file, she decides to take the case. A team of skilled Georgia attorneys and medical experts join her to find out what really happened to baby McKenzy. What they discover lands them in court, arguing their clients' innocence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56 min
EPISODE 6

Ep 6: A Very Dangerous Argument

Ashley and Albert's attorneys have fought all the way to the Georgia Supreme Court. The stakes couldn't be higher. Ultimately, the justices find fault with what happened at the couple's trial and vacate their sentences. But they aren't free hanging over their heads is the chance the district attorney will try them again. But an unexpected turn once again changes the couple's lives forever. And they each must adapt to a new life, one haunted by loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 5m
SEASON 11 TRAILER

Breakdown Season 11: Three Days in May

In their 20s and in love, Georgia military couple Ashley and Albert Debelbot are overjoyed to welcome their baby girl, McKenzy. After a 15-hour labor, she arrives. The couple take her home and settle in for the night only to be awakened by a disturbing sound. Ashley and Albert then make a startling discovery…kicking off a series of events that will turn into a living nightmare. Season 11 of Breakdown premieres July 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 min
BONUS

Breakdown Season 11 Bonus

Looking back on seasons past with Bill Rankin and what's next for Albert and Ashley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min

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Bill Rankin

Host
Tamar Hallerman

Host
Shannon McCaffrey

Host

4.4

out of 5

189 Ratings

Our absolute favourite

2019-09-26

Ghostly Falcon

My girlfriend and I are from Toronto and love listening to this podcast on long drives with hot drinks in hand. We’re always hooked on absolutely everything that happens, and it’s sparked some incredible conversations and debates between us. I would pay subscription fees for this without hesitation. The trailer for this coming fall’s season had us drooling. PLEASE keep it coming, this is the best podcast out there today.
Inconsistent sound levels ruining an otherwise excellent podcast

2022-10-05

Jenkinsdraws

I wrote an exemplary review, a sincere one, for the Tex Avery case podcast that seemed to be used for hits site or publicizing AJC’s work. Fair enough. I’m afraid I can’t do so for the A. Avery one. The writing and delivery is superb as always, but its effect is totally derailed by the atrocious sound quality and levels. Sometime I am straining to hear what is being said in an audio clip, sometime it is far too loud. Recommend this problem be fixed as I’m considering stopping listening half way through what could be an excellent podcast
Ok, but repetitive

2021-11-28

Canadian Comms

I’m a huge fan of true crime podcasts. I started listening to Season two. It got increasingly repetitive and I stopped listening around episode ten. Instead, I Googled to find out what happened.
Unsubscribed

2021-11-02

Pooch Purplereign

As a journalist, shame on you for coercing people to participate in an experimental medical procedure . This is a personal and private choice

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's award-winning podcast "Breakdown," tells deeply human stories about the Georgia justice system. Season 11 explores how a young military couple found themselves at the center of something neither expected. Something terrible. Something… criminal.