Episode 331 - Second Chance Slaughter - The Case of Brandon Howell

In Kansas City, Missouri, five people were murdered in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac during a terrifying afternoon of violence. But the man responsible had a history stretching back nearly two decades, including another murder case that once ended in acquittal. What followed would leave a community asking a haunting question: what happens when the wrong person gets a second chance?
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Special Thanks:
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Research & Writing:
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