19 episodes
Direct Appeal Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg
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- True Crime
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4.6 • 56 Ratings
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For the last 13 years, Melanie McGuire has been serving a life sentence for the murder and dismemberment of her husband, whose body was found in three suitcases in the Chesapeake Bay. The State’s case was based almost entirely on circumstantial evidence, and no forensic evidence was found at the alleged crime scene. Melanie proclaims her innocence to this day, but nearly out of options in the courts, she shares her version of events and appeal directly to the public for help. With Melanie’s full cooperation, two Criminologists (Dr. Meghan Sacks, and Dr. Amy Shlosberg) will examine the evidence, consult independent experts and explore over 50 hours of exclusive interviews with Melanie (from prison), her family, her friends, witnesses and experts on both sides of the trial looking to uncover the whole truth about this murder.
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Women & Crime: Imette St. Guillen
From the creators of Direct Appeal comes our new project, Women & Crime. Each episode we cover a new female focused true crime case. Enjoy this full length sample, and if you like it – Subscribe Now.
Imette, a Boston native who moved to NYC to study Criminal Justice at John Jay University. She was a beautiful, vibrant graduate student who went bar hopping with a friend on the … -
Deliberation
17: This season’s final episode of Direct Appeal brings you audience tips and alternate theories. Also, Amy and Meghan will reveal their conclusions.
To help and participate in our research project, please take our short survey which can be found at: http://directappealpodcast.com/survey
If you would like to hear more from Amy and Meghan, check out our new podcast, “Women & Crime”. Every two weeks we’ll feature a new story which … -
The Best Friends
16: Direct Appeal is back after a brief hiatus to follow up on listener tips. We return with three interviews from those who knew Melanie best: a friend from her past, a friend from her present and a surprise interview with a key witness for the prosecution.
If you have any information regarding this case, you can still submit it by emailing us at tips@directappealpodcast.com or leaving a voicemail at … -
Melanie Q&A (part 2)
15: We ask Melanie the your Questions in the second round of Q&A.
Thank you for staying tuned during our mid-season break! We are busy following up on your leads and theories and will be sharing them soon.
If you have a tip, please contact us at tips@directappealpodcast.com
Credits:
* Hosted by: Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg * Produced by James Varga* Written by Meghan Sacks* Recorded, mixed, and edited by Justin Kral … -
Direct Appeal
14: Melanie is sentenced and transferred to prison. She begins the long process of appeals and holds out hope that her conviction will be overturned. Will the courts grant an appeal or will her life sentence stand?
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Credits
* Hosted by: Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg * Produced by James Varga* Written by Meghan Sacks* Recorded, mixed, and edited by Justin Kral at JC Studios… -
Melanie Q&A (part 1)
13: Listen to Melanie’s answers to your questions in part 1 of our question & answer episodes.
If you have a question to ask and didn’t hear it in this episode, you have one more chance! Be sure to submit it to us by 7/31/19 by emailing us at tips@directappealpodcast.com or leaving a voicemail at (732) 510-0996
Credits:
* Hosted by: Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg * Produced by James Varga* Written …
Customer Reviews
Can’t stop
Can’t stop listening! Love your viewpoints , gets me thinking!!
Biased Podcast
Found this to be very biased. I felt bad for the victim and his family.
Great show
I got onto this after listening to women and crime which was awesome! I think this podcast is really well done! I’ve listened to several crime-humour podcasts and it’s refreshing to get commentary from people interested and educated in crime (especially women)!