Episode 235
- Mar 6, 2023
- 56:14
- Full Episode
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A young pregnant mother goes missing in the chill of an Arkansas December night. The small town of Rison and surrounding communities are well known fishing and hunting areas, but they also hold some sinister secrets. Cherrish Allbright wasn’t the only person to come up missing . Who would be found, and who wouldn’t? Were the disappearances related, and more curious, was there evil in the town of Rison where humans are mistaken for deer?<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Cherish Albright was murdered by Hunter Smith; her tragic story reveals deep community ties and the complexities of relationships.
Key points
- Cherish's Disappearance. Cherish Albright went missing on December 4, 2015, just before her birthday.
- The Search for Cherish. After Cherish's disappearance, family and friends began to panic and search for her.
- The Discovery of Cherish's Body. Cherish's body was found buried in a wooded area after a search.
- The Confession. A 15-year-old boy revealed details about the night of Cherish's murder.
- The Tragic End. Cherish was brutally murdered, leaving behind a tragic story of violence and loss.
- Confessions and Consequences. Josh's confession led to the unraveling of the case against Hunter and his accomplices.
Episode highlights
- Cherish's DisappearanceCherish Albright went missing on December 4, 2015, just before her birthday.“That evening was December 3rd, just two days before Cherish's birthday.”8:27Mar 6, 2023
- The Search for CherishAfter Cherish's disappearance, family and friends began to panic and search for her.“Everybody who loved Cherish was sent into anxiety and alarm.”12:05Mar 6, 2023
- The Discovery of Cherish's BodyCherish's body was found buried in a wooded area after a search.“The deceased body, Cherish Albright, was found in a circular hole approximately 4 foot 10 inches deep.”24:58Mar 6, 2023
- The ConfessionA 15-year-old boy revealed details about the night of Cherish's murder.“He finally caved and described the nightmare taking place on December 4th.”26:31Mar 6, 2023
- The Tragic EndCherish was brutally murdered, leaving behind a tragic story of violence and loss.“She ultimately died by taking a baseball bat to the back of the head.”28:17Mar 6, 2023
- Confessions and ConsequencesJosh's confession led to the unraveling of the case against Hunter and his accomplices.“Josh's outright confession and Gunther's eventual admissions were integral to solving this case.”33:17Mar 6, 2023
- Hunter's ThreatsHunter made it clear he didn't want the baby and threatened those involved.“He vowed to hunt down and kill his accomplices if they ever snitched.”37:27Mar 6, 2023
- Supreme Court RulingThe Arkansas Supreme Court ruled on the definition of a person in relation to unborn children.“An unborn child is not a person, according to the Arkansas Supreme Court.”44:06Mar 6, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
