In this episode of Crimeatorium, we delve into the brutal and senseless murders of Tommy Taylor and Carlotta Hartness in 1977, a case that left Columbia, South Carolina, reeling. Joseph Carl Shaw and James Terry Roach were convicted of these heinous crimes, sparking widespread outrage and raising ethical questions about capital punishment, juvenile offenders, and systemic accountability.

Join us as we uncover the details of this harrowing case, explore the aftermath for the victims' families, and examine the larger implications for the justice system.

Link to interview with Carlotta's sister:

https://www.thecolumbiastar.com/articles/i-didnt-just-lose-carlotta-that-day/

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Titles: Crimeatorium Intro

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In this bonus episode, we’ll explore two cases that seemed destined to remain mysteries but were ultimately unraveled by forensic breakthroughs.

We begin in Bristol, England, in 1967, with the murder of Louisa Dunne, and then travel to Massachusetts, where the 1978 murders of Theresa Marcoux and Mark Harnish haunted investigators for decades.

Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)

Titles: Crimeatorium Intro

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The following are the closing arguments, verdict and sentencing from the penalty phase of the trial, where Jacob Cayer opted not to attend. If you listened to the last episode, you’ll recall that he was found guilty of all charges. The prosecution brought in a psychiatrist to evaluate Jacob Cayer for an NGI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity). Interestingly, the defense used his testimony to their advantage during the penalty phase, arguing that Cayer was likely suffering from schizophrenia

Although Jacob Cayer decided not to be present for the closing arguments of the penalty phase, he did participate by phone during the disposition hearing, where his sentence was finalized.

Sarama Teague's blog:

https://justiceforsabsandsunny.com/

Music:

Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)

Titles: Crimeatorium Intro

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

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