A Bad Deal

Murder In The Rain

True Crime

4.2 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 27 September 2022

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In the days before April 27th, our instagram, along with others, were posting phone numbers and information about how to contact Texas’ Gov. Abbot, requesting he grant clemency to Melissa Lucio- a woman who was set to be put to death. The outcry and calls worked and her life has, thus far, been spared. There’s additional good news- not only will she not be murdered by the state, but her appeals are being reviewed which could lead to a new trial and possible release! So, before her next hearing, let's take a look back at her case to understand why there was such an outcry surrounding her possible death and what chance she may have of being cleared of all wrong-doing. For images and sources for this week’s episode, visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Come see us at PNW True Crime Fest October 8th & 9th! Visit us in our booth on both days and don’t miss our live show Saturday night! Murder in the Rain listeners can use promo code MURDERINTHERAIN15 for 15% off tickets Episode Host: Alisha Holland This episode aired as a Patreon exclusive. Murder in the Rain Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Can’t get enough Murder in the Rain? Follow us on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email murderintherain@gmail.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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0:00.0	Back in April, Melissa Lucio was on death row in Texas, making headlines as her supporters
0:07.1	fought tooth and nail to stop her execution.
0:10.0	Their efforts worked and now she has been granted a new trial.
0:13.8	This episode, originally featured over on our Patreon, tells the story of Melissa's life
0:19.0	and what might have actually happened to have caused her daughter Mariah's death.
0:29.8	This is Murder in the Rain, where each week Emily Rowney, Alicia Holland and Josh
0:35.2	McCullough tell true crime stories of the Pacific Northwest.
0:40.2	Murder in the Rain contains graphic content, listener discretion is advised.
0:59.8	Hello.
1:08.8	Melissa, hey, this is Jeff Leach.
1:12.8	Yes, sir.
1:13.8	How are you today?
1:14.8	I'm doing fine.
1:15.8	How are you?
1:16.8	Good.
1:17.8	Have you heard the news?
1:18.8	No.
1:19.8	What?
1:21.8	You haven't heard the news yet?
1:23.8	No.
1:24.8	What happened?
1:25.8	A quarter criminal appeals issued a stay of your execution for Wednesday.
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