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The Generation Why Podcast

Sam Cooke - 564

The Generation Why Podcast

Wondery

True Crime, Case, Trial, Conspiracies, 855520, Government, Unsolved, Society & Culture, Missing Person, Controversy, Exhibit C, Serial Killer, Crime, Murder, Documentary, Conspiracy

4.618.1K Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

December 11, 1964, Los Angeles, CA. Sam Cooke, legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and businessman was shot to death in a motel wearing only a jacket and wristwatch. Bertha Franklin, the motel’s manager, and Lisa Boyer, the woman he arrived with, claimed Sam attacked them individually and Franklin shot him in self-defense. Conspiracy theories and doubts about the investigation continue to plague the case decades later.

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the world, Liam's behavior could destroy their chances. However, their manager saw an opportunity

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to build a brand around their rebellious nature.

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It's got fights on boats, fights on planes,

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fights on land.

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They just fire everywhere.

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0:55.9

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