12 episodes

In this multi-part limited series, host and journalist Jason Cavanagh conducts a real-time investigation into the murders, crimes, and conspiracies of hitman, Charles Harrelson, father to actor Woody Harrelson. The investigation will uncover new evidence never shared before, but seeking the truth comes at a risk. There may be people out there - serious, dangerous people - who have an interest in keeping Charles Harrelson’s secrets buried. Produced by Spotify Studios and Tradecraft in association with High Five Content. 

Son of a Hitman Spotify Podcasts

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    • 3.5 • 6 Ratings

In this multi-part limited series, host and journalist Jason Cavanagh conducts a real-time investigation into the murders, crimes, and conspiracies of hitman, Charles Harrelson, father to actor Woody Harrelson. The investigation will uncover new evidence never shared before, but seeking the truth comes at a risk. There may be people out there - serious, dangerous people - who have an interest in keeping Charles Harrelson’s secrets buried. Produced by Spotify Studios and Tradecraft in association with High Five Content. 

    Chapter 1: All He Has Done

    Chapter 1: All He Has Done

    Host Jason Cavanagh introduces us to the hitman Charles Harrelson, father of actor Woody Harrelson. Through conversations with Charles’ son Brett, prosecutor Ray Jahn, and criminal defense attorney Danny Sheehan, we begin to learn about the three murders Charles Harrelson was charged with, including the assassination of a federal judge.
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    • 36 min
    Chapter 2: Everybody Liked Charlie

    Chapter 2: Everybody Liked Charlie

    Jason travels to Texas to learn about the origins of hitman, Charles Harrelson, and begins a deep dive into the first murder he was charged with – the killing of carpet salesman, Alan Berg.
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    • 41 min
    Chapter 3: A Mobster, A Murderer, and A Bookie

    Chapter 3: A Mobster, A Murderer, and A Bookie

    Jason confronts the man who allegedly hired Charles Harrelson to commit the first murder he was charged with. Through further conversation with the victim’s brother, we learn there may be more to the motive of the killing than originally believed.
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    • 42 min
    Chapter 4: Stoughtenborough

    Chapter 4: Stoughtenborough

    The second murder Charles Harrelson was charged with is the killing of a grain dealer from Hearne, Texas. Jason analyzes the case to see if Charles’ M.O. fits the bill for the higher profile murders he’s been tied to.
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    • 39 min
    Chapter 5: The Beginning of the End

    Chapter 5: The Beginning of the End

    Jason investigates the motive behind the assassination of Federal Judge John Wood, and learns that it all begins with a drug smuggling kingpin…
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    • 52 min
    Chapter 6: A Very Unusual Witness

    Chapter 6: A Very Unusual Witness

    Jason digs into the FBI’s two year investigation of the assassination of Federal Judge John Wood, which costs over $12 million dollars…but something isn’t adding up with their star witness.
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    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

3.5 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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Disappointing

Starts off so well but fades to nothing ... had so much potential!

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