Case 248: Abraham Shakespeare

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True Crime, Society & Culture, History, Documentary

4.7 • 41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2023

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

*** Content warning: Gun violence ***
When 41-year-old Abraham Shakespeare won the 30 million dollar Florida Lottery prize, his underprivileged life changed overnight. Yet, he quickly realised his newfound wealth was a curse. Despite showing limitless charity, he became demoralised by the pressure and expectations thrust upon him by those seeking his money...

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Narration – Anonymous Host
Research & writing – Milly Raso
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production and music – Mike Migas
Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

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0:31.0	In Bakersfield, California in 1991, two boys stumbled upon a grizzly discovery,
0:38.0	the murdered body of a young woman.
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0:55.0	Police immediately zeroed in on the victim's long-time boyfriend, a beloved star athlete.
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