Amory meets Sophia in person for the first time with a sense of uneasiness.

While in jail awaiting her second trial in 2005, Sophia made a friend who convinced her to testify in her own defense. Today, this friend, Morgen, is Sophia’s life partner. 

After getting ahold of the footage of Sophia’s second trial, Morgen and Amory discover that Sophia told a different story about the day of the murder on the stand — one that puts her at the scene. 

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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Amory meets Sophia in person for the first time with a sense of uneasiness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;While in jail awaiting her second trial in 2005, Sophia made a friend who convinced her to testify in her own defense. Today, this friend, Morgen, is Sophia’s life partner. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;After getting ahold of the footage of Sophia’s second trial, Morgen and Amory discover that Sophia told a different story about the day of the murder on the stand — one that puts her at the scene. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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Who is the real Sophia?

Amory meets Sophia in person for the first time with a sense of uneasiness.

While in jail awaiting her second trial in 2005, Sophia made a friend who convinced her to testify in her own defense. Today, this friend, Morgen, is Sophia’s life partner. 

After getting ahold of the footage of Sophia’s second trial, Morgen and Amory discover that Sophia told a different story about the day of the murder on the stand — one that puts her at the scene. 

If you have questions about the case, the people at the center of this story, or anything else about this series, we want to hear them. Email <a href="mailto:beyondallrepairpod@gmail.com">beyondallrepairpod@gmail.com</a> with a voice message or written message.

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Beyond All Repair Ch. 7: Made Up

The jury has reached a verdict: Sophia is found guilty of first-degree murder.

At sentencing, Sophia hears victim impact statements, including one delivered by the woman raising her son.

She is sentenced to 43 years in prison, and just as she’s settling into that fate, she gets a call from her lawyer saying that she’s won the right to a new trial.

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<description>&lt;p&gt;The jury has reached a verdict: Sophia is found guilty of first-degree murder.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At sentencing, Sophia hears victim impact statements, including one delivered by the woman raising her son.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;She is sentenced to 43 years in prison, and just as she’s settling into that fate, she gets a call from her lawyer saying that she’s won the right to a new trial.&lt;/p&gt;

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"As long as you’re alive, there’s hope."

The jury has reached a verdict: Sophia is found guilty of first-degree murder.

At sentencing, Sophia hears victim impact statements, including one delivered by the woman raising her son.

She is sentenced to 43 years in prison, and just as she’s settling into that fate, she gets a call from her lawyer saying that she’s won the right to a new trial.

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Beyond All Repair Ch. 6: Hope

The prosecution in Sophia’s trial claims greed was her motive for killing Marlyne. Shortly after Sophia and Brad Johnson started dating, Sophia began stealing money from her employer.

Sophia explains how the theft started and quickly spiraled out of control.

By the time of the murder, Sophia was tens of thousands of dollars in debt, with a baby on the way. Was she desperate enough to commit murder?

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<description>&lt;p&gt;The prosecution in Sophia’s trial claims greed was her motive for killing Marlyne. Shortly after Sophia and Brad Johnson started dating, Sophia began stealing money from her employer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sophia explains how the theft started and quickly spiraled out of control.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;By the time of the murder, Sophia was tens of thousands of dollars in debt, with a baby on the way. Was she desperate enough to commit murder?&lt;/p&gt;

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Was Sophia desperate enough to commit murder?

The prosecution in Sophia’s trial claims greed was her motive for killing Marlyne. Shortly after Sophia and Brad Johnson started dating, Sophia began stealing money from her employer.

Sophia explains how the theft started and quickly spiraled out of control.

By the time of the murder, Sophia was tens of thousands of dollars in debt, with a baby on the way. Was she desperate enough to commit murder?

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Beyond All Repair Ch. 5: The Motive

Amory meets Lyn Page and Linda Dillard, friends of Marlyne Johnson and her husband Richard, who share more about the Johnson family.

Richard struggled with alcohol abuse and gambled, and Marlyne had started saving money in case she needed to leave him. 

Richard eventually agrees to talk to Amory and shares memories of his wife and the day she was killed.

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<description>&lt;p&gt;Amory meets Lyn Page and Linda Dillard, friends of Marlyne Johnson and her husband Richard, who share more about the Johnson family.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Richard struggled with alcohol abuse and gambled, and Marlyne had started saving money in case she needed to leave him. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Richard eventually agrees to talk to Amory and shares memories of his wife and the day she was killed.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Listener note: This episode has descriptions of violence and strong language. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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Big arguments. A marriage on the rocks. A secret stash of money.

Amory meets Lyn Page and Linda Dillard, friends of Marlyne Johnson and her husband Richard, who share more about the Johnson family.

Richard struggled with alcohol abuse and gambled, and Marlyne had started saving money in case she needed to leave him. 

Richard eventually agrees to talk to Amory and shares memories of his wife and the day she was killed.

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Beyond All Repair Ch. 4: The Husband

Sean Correia's credibility is called into question as Sophia Johnson and Shane Correia tell Amory about his role in their upbringing. Amory learns how these three siblings ended up in Washington state after being raised in New York, and how Sophia became estranged from Shane and their mother, with whom she’d been incredibly close.

Sophia finds a new family in the Johnsons — Brad, her husband, and Marlyne and Richard Johnson, Brad’s parents.

At the time of the murder, Sophia is newly wedded to Brad and six months pregnant. Marlyne is supposed to go over to Sophia’s house for lunch that day. She doesn’t show, leading Sophia and Brad to check on her, and, ultimately, to her lifeless, nearly unrecognizable body.

Sophia denies murdering Marlyne, but suspects Sean’s involvement.

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<description>&lt;p&gt;Sean Correia's credibility is called into question as Sophia Johnson and Shane Correia tell Amory about his role in their upbringing. Amory learns how these three siblings ended up in Washington state after being raised in New York, and how Sophia became estranged from Shane and their mother, with whom she’d been incredibly close.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sophia finds a new family in the Johnsons — Brad, her husband, and Marlyne and Richard Johnson, Brad’s parents.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At the time of the murder, Sophia is newly wedded to Brad and six months pregnant. Marlyne is supposed to go over to Sophia’s house for lunch that day. She doesn’t show, leading Sophia and Brad to check on her, and, ultimately, to her lifeless, nearly unrecognizable body.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sophia denies murdering Marlyne, but suspects Sean’s involvement.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Listener note: This episode has descriptions of violence, strong language, and allegations of sexual assault. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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How do Sean and Sophia, siblings at odds since childhood, end up accusing each other of murder?

Sean Correia's credibility is called into question as Sophia Johnson and Shane Correia tell Amory about his role in their upbringing. Amory learns how these three siblings ended up in Washington state after being raised in New York, and how Sophia became estranged from Shane and their mother, with whom she’d been incredibly close.

Sophia finds a new family in the Johnsons — Brad, her husband, and Marlyne and Richard Johnson, Brad’s parents.

At the time of the murder, Sophia is newly wedded to Brad and six months pregnant. Marlyne is supposed to go over to Sophia’s house for lunch that day. She doesn’t show, leading Sophia and Brad to check on her, and, ultimately, to her lifeless, nearly unrecognizable body.

Sophia denies murdering Marlyne, but suspects Sean’s involvement.

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Beyond All Repair Ch. 3: Bad Blood

Imagine you're accused of something horrific. You swear you didn't do it, but someone says they witnessed it: your own brother. Sophia Johnson was newly married with a baby on the way when she became the prime suspect in her mother-in-law's brutal murder. WBUR's Amory Sivertson reexamines a case unsolved, a family torn apart, and the woman who wasn't believed.

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