How They Got Away

How They Got Away

by How They Got Away

Season 1

How They Got Away: The Murder of Declan Lyons

Declan Lyons had everything going for him in life; he was ‘sauce boss’ at the local American Flatbread, he was engaged, and he had a child on the way. All of this would be snatched away from him by a man who would confess to the crime and serve no jail time. Join the Table of Disappointment this week as we discuss the Double Jeopardy rule and whether or not the man who confessed is truly guilty.

How They Got Away: The Murders of Bertha Schippan and Mary Phagan

This week we bring you two mini stories about early 1900s unsolved cases. Our first story involves Bertha Schippan, a young girl who lived in Australia who's sister, Mary, was blamed for her murder. Our second takes place in 1913 Georgia, when 13 year old pencil company worker Mary Phagan was murdered. Leo Frank was lynched for this crime, but is now widely accepted as an innocent man. Join the table as we discuss these horrible cases and the damage caused to the lives of the innocent who were blamed.

How They Got Away: Halloween Special Episode

The spookiest day of the year is finally here! Join us at our table for some mini spooky stories to keep you up at night.

How They Got Away: The Murders of Samantha Class and Alena Grlakova

A 24 year old injustice leads to 2 year long Operation Misty to get Allen Gary to admit the truth, but still doesn’t save his next victim, and possibly more.

How They Got Away: BP Oil & Gas Part 2

In part 2 of our BP Oil & Gas series, we will be discussing the event we all know BP for best… Deepwater Horizon; or as many know it, the 2010 oil spill. The Table will struggle with the greatest disappointment of all… an unpunished environmental catastrophe.

How They Got Away: BP Oil & Gas Part 1

This week we will be starting with part 1 of our first 2 part series. The Table of Disappointment will explore the many safety failures of BP, formerly known as British Petroleum. Starting with the Sea Gem and ending with Deepwater Horizon we will be repeatedly asking the question: how do you punish a corporation?

How They Got Away: The Murder of Molly Bish

As the summer comes to a close, we turn our attention to someone who never got to enjoy theirs. Molly Bish went missing June 27th 2000 and was never seen alive again. To this day her murder goes unpunished and whoever took her life remains free. References: https://www.telegram.com/story/news/state/2009/01/28/fla-slaying-suspect-eyed-in/52114374007/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FePIzuO4hz1NFQ5z0aDOi https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/a-suspect-has-been-named-in-molly-bishs-murder-heres-what-we-know/2397504/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/i-team/timeline-molly-bish-cold-case/ https://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/01/03/sister-of-molly-bish-man-linked-to-piirainen-case-resembles-sketch/ http://thelocalne.ws/2018/05/23/two-thirds-of-drowning-victims-are-good-swimmers/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-nature-deception/202001/do-lie-detector-tests-really-work

How They Got Away: Shane Piche

This week, the table will discuss Shane Piche, a bus driver that raped a 14-year-old student. Disappointingly, he received no jail time for crime. This will be the first of many conversations about the unfortunate reality of under-investigated and under-punished sexual assault cases. References: https://vindicatelaw.com/sex-crimes/rape-defense/rape-first-second-third-degree/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/school-bus-driver-watertown-ny-shane-piche-pleaded-guilty-no-jail-time/ https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor/faq.htm#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20levels%2C%20based,and%20Level%203%20(high). https://www.rainn.org/statistics/criminal-justice-system https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/lewiston-man-who-previously-pleaded-guilty-to-rape-receives-no-jail-time-sentenced-to-eight-years-probation https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/05/02/teen-girl-was-coerced-into-sex-held-dog-cage-her-captor-will-serve-no-prison-time/

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