In this episode, the hosts conclude their discussion on the Deanna Stevenson murder trial with special guest Kiah from the Stand Our Ground podcast. They focus on the former employment of one of the women involved in the case and her relationship with the lead investigator. They question why the lead investigator did not recuse himself and why the sheriff's office did not let the local police department handle the case.

They also discuss the corruption in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and the questionable decisions made by the sheriff's office. The hosts express their concerns about the stand your ground claim in Deanna's case and the gunshot pattern that suggests she was running away. They also mention the possibility that Megan and Amy were aware that Deanna would be out with friends and drinking before inviting her over.

In this part of the conversation, the hosts and Kiah discuss the evidence surrounding the letters and the theory that Deanna was going to pick up a letter on the night she was killed. They explore the text messages and emails between Deanna and Megan, as well as the overheard conversation between Amy and Megan about Deanna going for Megan's purse. They also discuss the possibility that the events of that night were a setup and express frustration with the lack of proper investigation. Kiah shares her feelings of uncertainty and the difficulty of not having closure. The hosts express their dedication to the case and their determination to seek justice for Deanna.

Time Line

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Recap
01:25 Former Employment and Relationship with Lead Investigator
05:28 Corruption in the Sheriff's Offices
09:14 Escambia County's Troubles
11:21 Controversial Statement by Sheriff Bob Johnson
13:33 Doubts About the Stand Your Ground Claim
20:51 Concerns About the Gunshot Pattern
21:22 The Evidence Surrounding the Letters
22:31 Text Messages and Emails: Clues to Deanna's Intentions
23:56 Overheard Conversations: The Purse and the Letter
28:27 The Theory of a Setup
29:52 Frustration with the Lack of Investigation
32:16 Living with Uncertainty and the Search for Closure
36:41 Dedication to Seeking Justice for Deanna

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