EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 6 MIN
S2E5: The Playbook | Part V: The Jurisdictional Chess Match (Season Finale)
from Real Crime Stories · host WovenCare Advocacy Services
In the multi-state aftermath of an execution, the legal system is forced to confront its darkest technicalities. In the season finale of "The Playbook," Real Crime Stories pulls back the curtain on the extraordinary trial and appellate battle of Larry Florentine. When federal prosecutors step in under the Violence Against Women Act to close state jurisdictional loopholes, the defense strikes back with Entry 91... a motion utilizing a biblical reference to argue that burning a spouse's body after an execution does not constitute a domestic violence felony. We track the shocking 2025 appellate ruling, the final reckoning inside a federal courtroom, and the haunting reality of a system that closed the loop too late for a woman who predicted her own tragedy.⚠️ If you or someone you know is navigating the terrifying escalation of domestic abuse, please do not wait. Reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting "START" to 88788. Free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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In the multi-state aftermath of an execution, the legal system is forced to confront its darkest technicalities. In the season finale of "The Playbook," Real Crime Stories pulls back the curtain on the extraordinary trial and appellate battle of Larry Florentine. When federal prosecutors step in under the Violence Against Women Act to close state jurisdictional loopholes, the defense strikes back with Entry 91... a motion utilizing a biblical reference to argue that burning a spouse's body after an execution does not constitute a domestic violence felony. We track the shocking 2025 appellate ruling, the final reckoning inside a federal courtroom, and the haunting reality of a system that closed the loop too late for a woman who predicted her own tragedy.⚠️ If you or someone you know is navigating the terrifying escalation of domestic abuse, please do not wait. Reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting "START" to 88788. Free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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S2E5: The Playbook | Part V: The Jurisdictional Chess Match (Season Finale)
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