Episode 7: The Murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty

Authors:  Ambar Wallace and Maeve Ross Description: On July 24, 1984 Allen Lafferty walked into his Utah home to find his wife, Brenda Wright Lafferty, and his 15 month old daughter, Erica, brutally murdered. Time would determine that the men responsible for the murder were Allen Lafferty's brothers. Although this case has been solved, the question remains whether or not the Lafferty brothers were truly evil or if they were motivated by their faith. Sources: Brenda Lafferty's story — Her brilliant and fulfilling yet short life detailed - TheNetlineLinks to an external site. CRIME MUSIC Playlist perfect for TRUE CRIME Podcasts and TRUE CRIME TV Shows! - 1 Hour Crime Music - YouTubeLinks to an external site. Meet The Real Lafferty Family, From Parents Watson Sr. & Claudine To Allen (bustle.com)Links to an external site. The True Story Behind Hulu’s 'Under the Banner of Heaven' | TimeLinks to an external site. Under the Banner of Heaven: What Happened to the Laffertys? (collider.com)Links to an external site. Who was Brenda Lafferty? What did ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ leave out? - Deseret NewsLinks to an external site. Why Brenda Lafferty Was Murdered by Her Husband's Fundamentalist Family - A&E True Crime (aetv.com)Links to an external site. Why Were Brenda Lafferty And Daughter Murdered By Brothers?  | True Crime Buzz (oxygen.com)Links to an external site. CRIME MUSIC Playlist perfect for TRUE CRIME Podcasts and TRUE CRIME TV Shows! - 1 Hour Crime Music - YouTubeLinks to an external site.