MURDERED: Garrett Phillips - Potsdam, NY
True Crime Unwind by Kinsley & Mercedes
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Episode 44: MURDERED: Garrett Phillips - Potsdam, NY
A 12-year-old boy strangled in his home, an investigation with tunnel vision, and a small town with many narrow-minded views. Who really killed Garrett Phillips?
Episode Summary
In October 2011, Garrett Phillips was killed inside his Potsdam, New York apartment. What followed was a deeply controversial investigation marked by rushed conclusions, questionable police conduct, prosecutorial misconduct, and a community divided. Despite two indictments, a high-profile trial, and years of scrutiny, no one has ever been held responsible for Garrett’s death. This episode unpacks the timeline, the suspects, the ignored leads, and the serious failures that left a 12-year-old boy without justice.
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