Casefile Presents: The Unthinkable

The trial for Maria’s murder captivated and divided a community while the public opinion was split as to one question: Is Offord an outstanding young man or a criminal mastermind? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

A teenage romance and the forensic evidence are scrutinized during the course of a high profile murder investigation. The heart of the debate centers around Maria’s time of death and a mysterious phone call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Marianne Bachmeier committed a shocking act of violence in court in Germany in 1981 to avenge the murder of her young daughter. Many people understood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Commission Case, NYC's trial of the century, kicks off in September of 1986, dragging New York’s mafia heads into court and thrusting the prosecution into their greatest challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Until now, the daily flood of examinations had been a temporary fix while everyone waited for the new government to set up an official trial. For many, that trial would represent hope and conclusion. For some, however, it would extract a heavy, deadly price. Learn more about your ...  Show more

A manhunt is launched for MLK’s killer, James Earl Ray. After his capture he pleads guilty. With no trial the world won’t hear the facts of the case laid out in court, giving rise to decades of conspiracy theories that even the King family came to believe.See omnystudio.com/liste ...  Show more