Modern Murders

Daniel Harris was a 29-year-old man living in Charlotte, North Carolina in August of 2016. Daniel, along with his entire family, are deaf and rely on American Sign Language to communicate. On August 23rd Daniel was speeding home on the I485 when he was pursued by State Trooper Jermaine Justus Saunders. Officer Saunders attempted many times to pull Daniel over, but a high speed car chase ensued. Daniel arrived at his house and got out of his car; within seconds he would be killed by a single gunshot from Officer Saunders. Both Daniel and Officer Saunders were misunderstood and this led to the controversial issues relating to police interactions with the deaf community. Some would argue that the fatal shot was fired too quickly, whereas others would say that Officer Saunders was justified in his decision to use deadly force. Join me as I navigate this complicated case and look at both sides of the story from beginning to end. You can see photos and sources relating to the episode at the following websites: https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders Find me on Twitter, and Instagram @ModernMurders To suggest a case, please email [email protected]

*I made a goof in this episode. I said that Panaca was in New Mexico, but it is actually in Nevada just north of Las Vegas*  This story doesn't start or end with Duran Bailey, but it should. At the end of the day, this man was lynched for an alleged rape in 2001. The justice system not only failed to find his murderer, but also stole 16 years of an innocent woman's life. Join me as I explain how a young 18-year-old girl named Kirstin Blaise Lobato got caught up in a Las Vegas murder and how she was exonerated after serving 16 years. Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @ModernMurders To suggest a case, please email [email protected] You can see photos and sources relating to the episode at the following websites: https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders

This story doesn't start or end with Duran Bailey, but it should. At the end of the day, this man was lynched for an alleged rape in 2001. The justice system not only failed to find his murderer, but also stole 16 years of an innocent woman's life. Join me as I explain how a young 18-year-old girl named Kirstin Blaise Lobato got caught up in a Las Vegas murder. Part 2 will cover the trial and where Kirstin is today. Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @ModernMurders To suggest a case, please email [email protected] You can see photos and sources relating to the episode at the following websites: https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders

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Susan Wyche met Mr. Wright in 1997 and he was the man of her dreams. He was charming, attentive, and could give her the stability and family she wanted so badly. 4 years into their marriage, Jeff Wright started abusing drugs and alcohol which made him increasingly more abusive towards Susan. In 2003, the abuse resulted in a fatal end and the murderer is set to be released on parole soon in 2020. National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-SAFE(7233) Checkout Photos and Sources at https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders Recommended podcasts: Oklahomacide @oklahomacidepod Behind the Screams @ScreamsBehind