EPISODE · Dec 4, 2022 · 19 MIN
My Aunt and the Hitman: Beyond the Grave
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
Greenville's tangled web of intrigue begins with a note left by Sharon Birchwood... In season 15, episode 1, we unravel the complex and emotionally charged mystery surrounding my Aunt, Sharon Birchwood. Her cryptic notes hinting at betrayal paint a vivid picture of the turmoil she faced in life. Sharon was more than a victim; she was a vibrant, independent woman, entangled in family secrets and mafia connections that drew her to a perilous fate. This episode delves into the historical intrigue of a suburban life interlaced with organized crime's shadow. Investigating her murder brings disquiet to a seemingly ordinary town. Through police interrogation recordings and family testimonies, listeners gain insight into Sharon's constricting world. Who orchestrated such a calculated act? Set against the backdrop of 1980s America, where crime families ruled and fear loomed large, we explore societal attitudes towards women like Sharon, defiant yet vulnerable. Join us as we uncover the layers of Sharon's life, piecing together evidence and discovering hidden truths that many hoped would remain buried. Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What this episode covers
"Are you hoping I die so that you can use the insurance money to sort out your mess"? These words were found on a scrap of paper in the home of my Aunt, Sharon Birchwood, following her murder in December 2007.But who had murdered my aunt, and why?The investigation begins.Written and Narrated by Foul Play's crime writer Wendy Cee. Voiceover help from Trevin @ Live Laugh Larceny PodcastFind us online.Support the show by joining our Black Label by becoming a Patron on Patreon. Black Label can also be subscribed to on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook.You can find Shane's history podcast Hometown History here.Find Foul Play: Crime Series on all podcasting outlets here. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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