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&lt;p&gt;When a teenage girl disappeared from her Arkansas home in the middle of the night, her parents immediately feared she had been taken by the man accused of sexually abusing her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Months earlier, 67-year-old Michael Fosler had been arrested and charged with 43 felony counts involving a child. Despite the allegations, he was released on bond while awaiting trial.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then, on October 8, 2024, everything came to a head.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What followed was a frantic search, a pursuit through rural Lonoke County, and a confrontation that left Fosler dead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Authorities charged Aaron Spencer with murder. Supporters rallied behind him, arguing he was a father trying to protect his child. Prosecutors alleged he crossed a line and took justice into his own hands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of 13th Juror, we examine the allegations against Fosler, the events leading up to that night, the evidence investigators uncovered, and the legal battle that followed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where is the line between protection and vigilantism? And what happens when a family believes the justice system has failed them?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen as we unravel one of Arkansas's most controversial cases.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Follow 13th Juror Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📱 Follow Brandi Churchwell and 13th Juror Podcast on social media for case updates, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming episode announcements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>

13th Juror Podcast

Brandi Churchwell

A Father's Choice: AR v Aaron Spencer

JUN 18, 202640 MIN
13th Juror Podcast

A Father's Choice: AR v Aaron Spencer

JUN 18, 202640 MIN

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<div> <p>When a teenage girl disappeared from her Arkansas home in the middle of the night, her parents immediately feared she had been taken by the man accused of sexually abusing her.</p><p>Months earlier, 67-year-old Michael Fosler had been arrested and charged with 43 felony counts involving a child. Despite the allegations, he was released on bond while awaiting trial.</p><p>Then, on October 8, 2024, everything came to a head.</p><p>What followed was a frantic search, a pursuit through rural Lonoke County, and a confrontation that left Fosler dead.</p><p>Authorities charged Aaron Spencer with murder. Supporters rallied behind him, arguing he was a father trying to protect his child. Prosecutors alleged he crossed a line and took justice into his own hands.</p><p>In this episode of 13th Juror, we examine the allegations against Fosler, the events leading up to that night, the evidence investigators uncovered, and the legal battle that followed.</p><p>Where is the line between protection and vigilantism? And what happens when a family believes the justice system has failed them?</p><p>Listen as we unravel one of Arkansas's most controversial cases.</p><p>🎧 Follow 13th Juror Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.</p><p>⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review.</p><p>📱 Follow Brandi Churchwell and 13th Juror Podcast on social media for case updates, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming episode announcements.</p></div>