Murder in Illinois
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In 2007, Chris Vaughn was arrested during a funeral for his wife and three children. He would be tried and convicted of their murders. To this day he maintains no memory of what occurred that tragic day 20 years ago. Murder in Illinois follows the complicated circumstances that led to Vaughn’s conviction, as well as the forensic evidence his supporters believe proves his innocence- in attempt to answer one question: Who killed the Vaughn family?
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Telling a story or just making one up?
Oct 6
This is specifically regarding season 2 Firstly I found the parents have permanent roses-colored glasses, representing their sons’ childhood like a missing chapter from Tom Sawyer. Here’s a tip, running with the fishing pole isn’t “innovative” it’s taking an easy action and making it absurdly more complex, just like getting a divorce is easier than committing a triple murder. I expected the parents to be bias, however the storyteller bought into the ridiculous story, probably in the hopes of making the story better. Halfway thru, the man who “would never incriminate his wife” does nothing BUT point the finger at her!! Up to that point, I’d believed he may have been innocent, but the deviate of that letter is someone who thinks they’re smart enough to manipulate everyone and made me certain of his guilt. I didn’t like how easily the narrator couldn’t remain bias but instead drank the family kool-aid for the sake of ratings. Lastly, the theme music was Not to my liking, that’s the nicest thing I can say about that.
First time listener
Nov 13
I’m enjoying the story. I plan to go back and listen to season 1 then to #3 The story is intriguing. Vaughn’s mother should be ashamed of herself for disparaging her DIL. Pretty obvious that she was a big part of the problem. I felt like the narrator was bias from the beginning. There were definitely problems with the police investigation but he did lie to the police so how could they believe him? The music is the worst ! Seriously had to skip over the lady singing/wailing parts.
Bias
Jun 28
Chris’ family is misogynistic and it is evident they resent educated people and they put her down at every turn. “Kim couldn’t cook, Kim was sedentary, insinuating Kim trapped” Chris. Insinuating Kim had loose morals by getting pregnant. They do not seem to have a very objective view of their own kid. Chris’ parents don’t seem to be broken up that their grandkids are dead and more intent on villainizing Kim and her family. The music is horrific and I couldn’t make it past episode 3.
Wow
Sep 22
I think the low star reviews might be the family who wasn’t willing to speak with you. I think you didn’t just raise reasonable doubt, you proved his innocence. Chris is a victim, not a criminal. I hope that his new pro bono lawyers are able to get him released.
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