The Lawless Files

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SEASON 1: On Nov. 8, 1992, Angela "Mischelle" Lawless was murdered on the exit ramp of the interstate near her home in rural Missouri. Less than two years later, an 18-year-old man named Josh Kezer was convicted of the crime. Kezer was exonerated in 2009. This podcast examines the investigation of the murder, and whether law enforcement intentionally convicted an innocent man while protecting the state's star witness from suspicion. This podcast is hosted by a veteran journalist and is based on original reporting, interviews and thousands of pages of records.SEASON 2: The focus of this season is primarily the focus of mothers and how they're fighting for justice in the deaths of their sons and daughters. Episodes focus on suspicious deaths law enforcement seem to have given up on. We also examine stories of law enforcement officers involved in abuse of power circumstances.

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The alleged hit placed on Josh Kezer

Jun 13 2023 76 mins

In the book written by Steven Snodgrass and Josh Kezer, the authors break the news that a threat was made on Josh's life while he was in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Josh explains how he came to know this information, plus evidence he retained to verify that it was said to him. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertisin

Troubles in Iron County

Mar 24 2023 34 mins

A sheriff and two deputies face multiple felonies regarding the pursuit a woman involved in a domestic abuse case. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Doug Teel, Part 3: Karen Langston loses home to fire, then beats felony charges

Jan 16 2023 51 mins

Doug Teel's mother, Karen Langston, shares two major incidents that happened to her following her son's death. First, her house burned to the ground. Later, she was charged with felonious restraint. Those charges were later dropped. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt

The sheriff strikes back, takes aim at Connie Goodwin, mother who had to drain lake for son's remains

Dec 31 2022 18 mins

Poplar Bluff Sheriff Mark Dobbs took to social media to condemn Connie Goodwin, who was forced to drain a lake to retrieve her son's remains. Dobbs claimed Goodwin's social media posts set off a person she didn't know to threaten him. In Dobbs' remarks, he said he would show "no mercy" and go outside the law if anything ever happened to his family. Support this podcast at — https

Doug Teel Part 2: Was Doug set up by his friend?

Dec 16 2022 51 mins

We dive into the public records requests to see how it supports Karen Langston's information that Doug didn't randomly begin walking home that night.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Doug Teel case, Part 1: How did a 19-year-old end up in the middle of the road to be struck by a car?

Nov 30 2022 42 mins

In this episode, we examine the death of Douglas Teel, a 19-year-old who died in July 2010 in the driving lane of Highway 72 just outside of Fredericktown, Missouri. How did a healthy 19-year-old, accustomed to walking miles into town and back, end up lying in the roadway? Statements and the autopsy call into question whether Doug died from a collision or was placed there after bei

When a mom had to drain a pond to retrieve her murdered son's remains

Nov 13 2022 60 mins

Connie Goodwin waited five years for the Butler County, Missouri, sheriff's department to drain a small lake to retrieve what was left of her murdered sons' remains. She got tired of waiting. So she did the job herself. The heart-breaking story of a family's quest to put their loved one to rest. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content A

The 30-year anniversary. We remember Mischelle. A bold prediction. Now is the time to come forward

Nov 07 2022 16 mins

Today (Nov. 8) is the 30-year anniversary of Mischelle Lawless' death. We take a moment today to remember who Mischelle was. We review some of the advances in the case since The Lawless Files was launched a year ago. And we make a case why certain witnesses should come forward. There is no better day than today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/ex

Timmy Dees autopsy inconclusive, so why have investigators closed the case?

Nov 07 2022 63 mins

Timmy Dees disappeared on Feb. 28 after making a 911 call to police, saying his friend was threatening him. His body was found on July 21 in a wooded area not far from where the 911 call was placed. For reasons not yet made clear, investigators with the Missouri Highway Patrol have determined Timmy died of his own accord and have closed the case. Timmy's mother, Barb Hall, continue

New documentary on Cape Girardeau County cold murder case of Debbie Manning

Oct 19 2022 51 mins

Documentary editor and director Regan Ernst spoke with the Lawless Files about her upcoming documentary "The Local Whisper" which currently consists of two episodes regarding the cold case murder of Deborah Manning. Manning was killed near the Cape Girardeau County and Scott County line not far from Chaffee. Regan and podcaster Justin Burns uncovered new information that led to a m