Inter-generational Triple Homicide - The Mark Morris Case

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**TRIGGER WARNING** This case involves the death of a juvenile. Listener Discretion is advised.

Can you envisage a father using his own son as a pawn in a most horrifying game of chess? In our recent episode, we navigate the murky waters of a chilling 1995 New Year's Eve murder case that left the Morehouse Parish community of Bastrop, Louisiana in utter shock. We recount the tale of a man named Mark Morris, his daughter, and the tragic discovery of his son's body a month after their grandparents' murder.
We continue by dissecting Mark's unsettlingly detailed knowledge of the murders, a factor that thrust him into the cross-hairs of the police. We reflect on his arrest, his defiant stance during interviews, and the exasperatingly complex legal proceedings that ensued. Mark's defense strategy, a desperate claim of innocence and a plea that someone else committed the crime, forms a poignant part of our discussion. We also take a deep look into the potential motive behind this heinous act - a half a million dollar inheritance hanging in the balance.
Finally, we delve into the riveting trial details, witness testimonies, and the jury's final verdict. We examine the psychological implications of such an atrocious crime - the ability to disconnect from the victims and the desperate attempts to throw investigators off the trail. This episode uncovers a tale of greed, guilt, and unimaginable horror that will leave you questioning the very nature of humanity itself. Listen in and grapple with the haunting reality of a father allegedly using his own son as leverage in a murder case.
Source Material:

• https://apnews.com/article/76e5d58e4d21b945c2bf9a88e1057f32
• https://caselaw.findlaw.com/la-court-of-appeal/1083153.html
• https://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/sites/crimeandjustice.org.uk/files/09627250608553401.pdf

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1. Intro - Special Guest Payton! (00:00:00)

2. Crime Scene Investigation (00:14:20)

3. Arrest and Interview of Mark Morris (00:19:36)

4. Indictment, Trial Delays & Strategy (00:22:59)

5. Motive & Inheritance (00:35:22)

6. Discussion & Wrap-Up, Support (00:39:54)