483 - Those Pants, That Hand
- Jun 5, 2025
- 46:23
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Karen and Georgia cover Harper Lee’s investigation into Reverend Willie Maxwell.</p> <p>For our sources and show notes, visit <a href="http://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes">www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes</a>.</p> <p>Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g">https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Reverend Willie Maxwell's suspicious family deaths lead to his murder at a funeral, with Harper Lee's unwritten account of the case discussed.
Key points
- Earsay Podcast Introduction. Check out Earsay, the Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club, hosted by Cal Penn.
- My Favorite Murder Hosts. Georgia Hartstark and Karen Kilgariff welcome listeners back to their podcast.
- Harper Lee's New Mission. Harper Lee returns to writing, inspired by a sensational murder trial.
- Willie Maxwell's Suspicious Policies. Willie takes out multiple life insurance policies on his wife just before her death.
- Dorcas Anderson's Testimony Changes. Key witness changes her story, leading to Willie's acquittal.
- Mysterious Deaths Continue. Willie's brother and new wife die under suspicious circumstances, raising eyebrows.
Episode highlights
- Earsay Podcast IntroductionCheck out Earsay, the Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club, hosted by Cal Penn.“It's a fun, easy way to discover your next great audiobook.”0:57Jun 5, 2025
- My Favorite Murder HostsGeorgia Hartstark and Karen Kilgariff welcome listeners back to their podcast.“We're going to do it every week if we can, if the mood strikes us.”1:43Jun 5, 2025
- Harper Lee's New MissionHarper Lee returns to writing, inspired by a sensational murder trial.“She's setting up interviews throughout town and scribbling down notes.”15:48Jun 5, 2025
- Willie Maxwell's Suspicious PoliciesWillie takes out multiple life insurance policies on his wife just before her death.“They promised to pay out thousands of dollars in the event of Mary Lou's death.”20:48Jun 5, 2025
- Dorcas Anderson's Testimony ChangesKey witness changes her story, leading to Willie's acquittal.“Suddenly, Dorcas claims she can no longer remember what happened.”21:14Jun 5, 2025
- Mysterious Deaths ContinueWillie's brother and new wife die under suspicious circumstances, raising eyebrows.“Locals begin to theorize that Willie forced his brother John to drink a lethal amount of alcohol.”22:42Jun 5, 2025
- Funeral ShootingAt his stepdaughter's funeral, Robert Burns shoots Willie Maxwell in front of hundreds.“He stuns everyone in attendance by pulling out a gun and shooting Reverend Willie Maxwell in the head.”31:07Jun 5, 2025
- Harper Lee's InterestHarper Lee becomes intrigued by the case and moves to Alexander City to investigate.“Harper Lee reads about the reverend's murder and immediately is like, what is going on?”32:11Jun 5, 2025
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