Inside the Bar Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Career prosecutor Jenny Parker is FINALLY able to talk about how her experience and philosophy brought the fourth re-trial of Maurice Bentley for the murder of Michael Polite to a just conclusion. Take a listen to her insights on what made the fourth time a charm.

Even the most straightforward of murders can prove difficult in the courtroom. When Agt. Rob Santoro investigated the murder of Michael Polite by Maurice Bentley on Christmas Eve, 2014, a conviction seemed inevitable. Find out why a jury hung after the first trial of this case, and the twists and turns it took to get justice for Michael's family.

Are there gangs in Savannah? If so, are they actually dangerous? Bekah Parker tells us about the murder of Brittany Brown by Blood gang members in a Savannah neighborhood that is consistently the target of violent crime, some of which is gang related. While this case was solved, it begs the question: can the city continue to fight a violent crimewave with fewer officers and less institutional know...

Join Det. Michele Schiro and Agt. Rob Santoro as they discuss the expert forensic work Det. Schiro did in the murder investigation of Darin Manigo's killer, and the tenuous future of forensics in Chatham County. Will forensics investigators and detectives continue to work together? As you will see, the results are always better when they do.

Cases go cold for many reasons, but in the case of the murder of Darin Manigo, internal toxicity at the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department let this languish. Agt. Rob Santoro tears off the bandaid and talks about the work environment that eventually led to his leaving the city, but not before solving this murder. 

What does it mean to be accountable? In a case with little fanfare, the criminal justice system, from the police to the attorneys to the judges, all diligently did their jobs. When the system works murderers like Laquan Brown and Rashard Mosley can be held (as they should be) accountable for their crimes. 

The complex and unusual legal issues posed by the tons of evidence the detectives uncovered required more than one legal mind: enter Isabel Pauley. A staunch advocate and champion of victims, Isabel brought multiple levels of legal acumen to this complex case. Hear how she helped develop great case law for all of Georgia.

Join Det. Alli Nichols on the hunt for Savannah's Bonnie and Clyde: Laquan Brown and Rashard Mosley. Learn how forming a team to nail down every detail made the case against these murderers rock solid.

As we head into Season 5, get ready to hear about a crime spree that rocked the Savannah area in 2014 and hear from the team that brought them to justice.

The lead up to the trial of Timone Hooper was marred by extraordinary actions by the Court that nearly derailed the whole case. Hard to describe it as anything other than f***s***

Agt. Rob Santoro uncovers Timone Hooper's connections to other robberies, shootings, and murders. As the evidence mounts for trial, Hooper's threats cause a new indictment.

Agt. Rob Santoro uncovers Timone Hooper's connections to other robberies, shootings, and murders. As the evidence mounts for trial, Hooper's threats cause a new indictment.

Savannah City Alderwoman Linda Wilder Bryan shares the dehumanizing experience of losing her son to gun violence and how her experience pushed her to fight for change on every level, leading her to a seat on the City Council.

Agt. Santoro responded to Duane Court in Savannah to find a lot of ballistic evidence, and a lot of resistance from witnesses. Tune in to hear how this little pieces started to come together.

Join the roundtable discussion of how Jame s Hampton and Dwayne Abney were brought to trial for and convicted of the murders of Kiana Marshall, her brother Korey, and their friend Alexis, and how they got some fraction of what they deserved.

Tune in to hear Agt. Rob Santoro explore how the investigation of the murders of Kiana Marshall, Korey Marshall, and Alexis Kitchens overlapped with the investigation of the murder of Jimmy Temple and other murders and shootings in Savannah. Hear, too, how this culture of violence tears this community apart creating fear for witnesses and victims.

Det. Alli Nichols talks about what it was like to interview people who are comfortable killing others like animals, and how important it was to find some humanity in Diamond Butler.

Mstt  Breedon, a career prosecutor and creative thinker delves into the investigation of the murders of Kiana Marshall, her brother Korey and Alexis Kitchens and describes the search for a motive for this senseless slaughter.

Despite Lauren's attempts to leave, in the hours leading to her murder, Norman became more and more violent and controlling, leaving her no way out.

Lauren Brown's father  shares the tragedy of losing his daughter, and the challenges the family faces in  protecting her children.

Dr. Jamie Downs shows us how he was able to see how horrifically Lauren Brown was killed, and how meticulously he verified that Norman Smart's shoes were critical evidence in this case.

Forensics expert Det. Michelle Schiro walks us through the murder or Lauren Brown through her lens, and pieces together Lauren's inmost thoughts in the hours leading up to her death.

On June 7, 2014 Detective Chris Ross of the Savannah Chatham County Police Department embarked on a twisted, dark journey into the heart of a killer: Norman Smart.