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Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter
- Crime & justice
Blayne Alexander joins Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter,” about a Mississippi businessman and father of two who was shot to death outside his home in November 2022. Blayne and Andrea explore the complicated family dynamics revealed in the episode, the evidence that led to a murder conviction, and the challenges of securing Andrea’s prison phone interview with the killer. Plus, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Carolyn Aguayo, one of the killer’s daughters. Producer Rachel White and senior producer Allison Orr answer your questions from social media. Have a que...
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Corrupt people will always run for office, but we have to stand up to them. When a local journalist... If officers do something that's against the law, we're going to write about it. ...takes on a sheriff.
We began getting allegations of violence. Nothing's more dangerous than the truth. These stories really got him angry. It was a complete madhouse.
It cost us everything. I knew they didn't like us. I had no idea they would talk about killing us. From producer Rachel Maddow, Killberry Print.
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