Son of a Hitman

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Son of a Hitman

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. 

  1. EPISODE 1

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  3. Chapter 3: A Mobster, A Murderer, and A Bookie

    EPISODE 3

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
  4. Chapter 4: Stoughtenborough

    EPISODE 4

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min
  5. Chapter 5: The Beginning of the End

    EPISODE 5

    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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  6. Chapter 6: A Very Unusual Witness

    EPISODE 6

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  7. Chapter 7: Zero Population Growth

    EPISODE 7

    Chapter 7: Zero Population Growth

    Jason heads to Midland, Texas to meet with the eldest Harrelson son – Jordan. He looks at the Judge’s assassination from Charles Harrelson’s perspective, through actual transcripts from the trial. A conversation with drug smuggling kingpin Jimmy Chagra’s eldest son turns the case on its head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  8. Chapter 8: If You Want to Be a Hitman

    EPISODE 8

    Chapter 8: If You Want to Be a Hitman

    Back in Los Angeles, Jason tells Brett Harrelson about the new revelations uncovered in Texas, and begins digging into the allegations regarding an alternate suspect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min
  9. Chapter 9: How to Disappear People Completely

    EPISODE 9

    Chapter 9: How to Disappear People Completely

    Jason Cavanagh nears the end of his investigation with a call to an alleged suspect, a push for an A-list celebrity's involvement, a trip to Vegas, and a promise made to reveal the dark underbelly of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
  10. Chapter 10: Iconoclast

    EPISODE 10

    Chapter 10: Iconoclast

    In the season finale, Jason tries to make sense of the Charles Harrelson story, once and for all, as a wealth of new information comes to light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m
  11. Son of a Hitman Full Trailer

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    Son of a Hitman Full Trailer

    Infamous hitman Charles Harrelson served life in prison for the assassination of a federal judge. But his sons believe he may be innocent. Host and journalist Jason Cavanagh investigates the crimes and conspiracies involving the father to actor Woody Harrelson. Son of a Hitman premieres on May 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 min
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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. 

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  • Channel
    Spotify Podcasts
  • Creator
    Spotify Studios
  • Episodes
    12
  • Seasons
    1
  • Copyright
    © 868329

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