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We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis

We Saw the Devil

We Saw the Devil is the podcast that refuses to separate murder from power, violence from policy, and crime from the systems that create it. Hosted by Robin, a veteran true crime researcher and political commentator, We Saw the Devil digs into the cases that expose the rot at the heart of American institutions.This isn"t your typical true crime podcast. We don"t just ask "who did it" — we ask who allowed it, who covered it up, who profited, and whose bodies are always the ones that end up in the

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All Episodes

59:49

Chad Daybell Preliminary Hearing Day 1: Betrayal by a...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/08/05

For this episode, we recap Day 1 of Chad Daybell's preliminary hearing. We will continue tomorrow with an episode covering Day 2, along with all of our thoughts on it! Did Melanie Gibb and David Warwick see JJ before or after he was murdered? Did Lori Vallow and Chad have suspicions that Melanie Gibb was recording the call? What happened to JJ Vallow when he was murdered? Does ANYONE care about Tylee? We will discuss all of these things and more on tomorrow' episode

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42:14

The Lori Vallow Case, Preliminary Hearings, Florida...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/07/29

For this episode, we resurrect our Florida Man segment before going over the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell updates from last week. Anyone else excited for Chad’s preliminary hearing next week?! We are pre-gaming like it’s the Super Bowl. After Vallow, we touch on a few cases that we plan to cover more closely and why they are currently in the news. Suzanne Morphew, Jennifer Dulos and Becky Tracey, just to name a few. We will see you this weekend with another review of HBO's I'll Be Gone in the Dark

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54:43

Lori Vallow/Chad Daybell Case News and Who is Zulema...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/07/24

For this week's episode, we go over the news of the week, and then follow up with a deep-dive on the mysterious Zulema Pastenes! Who is she? What is her backstory? How is she potentially involved? Robin spent 2 hours on the phone with Zulema Pastenes' ex-boss from her time as a professional life coach. Our Patreon Patrons will get the exclusive details in the new Afterthoughts episode on how Chad Daybell may not be the first cult that Zulema has experience

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45:33

Junko Furuta: The Concrete-Encased High School Girl...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/07/19

The Junko Furuta case is one of the most horrific in true crime history. It involves a 17yo Japanese school girl who was abducted and imprisoned by 4 teenage boys, who committed unfathomable acts of cruelty and violence against her. This is one of the most requested cases we receive, and we truly hope we did it justice. It is a very difficult case to discuss. Disclaimer: It is GRAPHIC. We will return with Lori Vallow news and updates next week, continuing our deep-dive into the cast of characters

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43:20

The Lori Vallow Case: Who is Chad Daybell?

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/07/14

As promised, we are continuing our introductory series on the case by doing an overview of Chad Daybell. How did he and Tammy meet? What did he do other than writing? How did he become a famous LDS end of days author? We will take a biographical look at his life up to 2019. Coming up later this week, we will tackle the heinous case of Junko Furuta. ---------------------------------------------We would like to thank our Executive Producers:Ashley MChristy KIan MCristi RAshley BFaye SAmy SIris-Dora

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38:21

Lori Vallow: Rare Footage of Chad Daybell Speaking,...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/07/10

It's a VERY slow news week, guys! We are just waiting on all 1700 pages of that custody dispute to drop. We decided to pick some small pieces that happened this week and touch on them. We discuss Nancy Grace's interview with Taylor Lawson, the divorce attorney who Charles Vallow went to for help when Lori Vallow started threatening his life. We talk about the suspicious death of Lori's own attorney, and then some other little items. We also posted a video with rare footage of Chad Daybell

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41:12

Vanessa Guillen

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/07/07

For this episode, we discuss the horrific case of Vanessa Guillen, the missing Fort Hood soldier whose remains were found last week. A grieving family and a girl who had hopes and life dreams snuffed out too soon by a fellow soldier. This one hit us extra hard, guys. -----------------------------------------------We would like to thank our Executive Producers:Ashley MChristy KCristi RAshley BFaye SAmy SIris-Dora SKathleen HLeeAnn MShawna SYlana MTamara R...as well as all of our other Patrons

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26:46

Intro to the Lori Vallow Case: Episode 1

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/07/03

Many of you have requested an introductory series on the Lori Vallow case, so we are doing it! This first episode will be the shortest one. It covers Lori's family up to her marriage to Charles Vallow. Next episode, we will cover Lori threatening to kill Charles, his death at the hand of Alex Cox, the aftermath, and everything in between. ---------------------------------------------We would like to thank our Executive Producers:Ashley MChristy KCristi RAshley BFaye SAmy SIan MIris-Dora SKathleen

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43:31

Lori Vallow: UPGRADED Charges for Lori & Chad Daybell...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/07/01

For this episode, we discuss the UPGRADED CHARGES that hit both Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell this week, as well as the court appearance Lori made to hear said new charges. We also discuss the HIDEOUS custody battle between Melani Pawlowski and Brandon Boudreaux, with allegations of...Brandon being Hitler's BFF in a past life? (Whaaaaaaat???!) Pardon the Cockatoo screaming in the background, everyone! It's the joys of quarantine!------------------------------------------Episode NotesWe want to give

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40:09

I'll Be Gone in the Dark Review (HBO Docuseries)

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/06/30

We have to give a major "THANK YOU!" to HBO for sending us the screener for the first 3 episodes of I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK. It was truly our privilege to watch, review, and share with our followers. Michelle McNamara is a hero of ours. --------------------------------------------------------I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK, based on the book of the same name by Michelle McNamara, explores her investigation into the dark world of this violent predator she dubbed "The Golden State Killer." The series,

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69:22

Did Alex Cox Kill the Kids? Plus Thoughts on NBC...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/06/23

For this episode, Robin and Jaci start out by discussing the NBC Dateline episode that just aired on Monday! Did we learn anything new about the case from Melanie Gibb or Lori's other friends? Did they suspect anything was wrong? We then move on to the Affidavit of Probable Cause that put Chad Daybell behind bars. Did Alex Cox kill the children? What do we know about his movements via the FBI CAST Unit? We break down the document. Finally...why did Chad Daybell consider Oprah Winfrey to be the

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47:22

Chad Daybell's Arrest & Tributes to Tylee Ryan and JJ...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/06/18

For this episode, we discuss everything that has transpired over the last week, including East Idaho News interviews, tributes to the children, legal filings and everything in between. The remains of JJ Vallow & Tylee Ryan have been found. Chad Daybell has been arrested. Lori Vallow is in jail. What next?

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42:43

Lori Vallow Case: JJ and Tylee Found. What Happened?

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/06/12

In this episode, we discuss the horrendous events that have been unfolding over the last 72 hours. Chad Daybell's home was raided by police and a search warrant was executed. Unfortunately, the remains of both Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow have been found. Chad Daybell, like Lori Vallow, has been arrested and is now in jail. **Note- Apologies for the parrots making noise in the beginning. Quarantine = rough! What happened? What is going to happen next? We will discuss current events and theories.

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9:32

BREAKING NEWS: Chad Daybell Arrested. Human Remains...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/06/09

We just had to record a quick update to discuss today's breaking news concerning the Lori Vallow case. Human remains have been found at Chad Daybell's property in Salem, Idaho. He has been arrested and taken into custody.

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65:01

Lori Vallow Case: Melanie Gibbs Interview: Part 3

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/06/01

Robin and Amanda discuss the third and final piece of Melanie Gibb's interview with Nate Eaton of East Idaho News. If given an opportunity, what would she say to Lori? What would she say to Chad?

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52:04

Lori Vallow Case: Melanie Gibbs Interview: Part 2

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/05/29

For this episode, we break down and analyze Part 2 of Melanie Gibb's interview with East Idaho News! Melanie Gibb, the woman of the hour, finally breaks her silence! She joined Nate Eaton of East Idaho News for a groundbreaking interview. Does she know what happened to Tylee and JJ? Exactly WHAT did Chad and Lori believe in? Was Chad the mastermind? Melanie's interview is split up into three separate segments, with part 1 having been released on 5/26. Our next show, covering Part 3, will be

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76:53

Lori Vallow Case: Melanie Gibbs Interview (Pt 1) and...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/05/27

Melanie Gibb, the woman of the hour, finally breaks her silence! She joined Nate Eaton of East Idaho News for a groundbreaking interview. Does she know what happened to Tylee and JJ? Exactly WHAT did Chad and Lori believe in? Was Chad the mastermind? Melanie's interview is split up into three separate segments, with part 1 having been released on 5/26. Part II will air on 5/27, and Part 3 will follow on 5/28. Our next show will be released Friday, 5/29. For this episode, we break down and

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57:57

Joseph James DeAngelo: The Golden State Killer / East...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/05/22

This is the third part in a multi-episode series on Joseph James DeAngelo, a man who is known by many names: The Original Night Stalker. The East Area Rapist. The Visalia Ransacker. The Golden State Killer. Suspected of 200+ burglaries, 12 murders, and at least 51 rapes on a spree in California that lasted over a decade, we will break down the man and his crimes.This episode will cover the Visalia Rasacker series of crimes, where Joseph James DeAngelo burglarized over 125 homes and stalked countless

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45:57

Lori Vallow Case Update 5/19/20: The 48 Hours...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/05/20

Just when we thought it was safe to go back into the water, Lori Vallow news drops on top of us. This episode, Robin and Amanda discuss Saturday's 48 Hours episode, the newly-produced police chest-cam footage showing a worried Charles Vallow, and other random case happenings.

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100:16

Lori Vallow Case: Conversation w/an Autopsy...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2020/05/15

For this episode, there are two segments. First, we discuss Parts 2 and 3 of Nate Eaton's interview with Melani and Ian Pawlowski. Next, we air our conversion with an autopsy technician! She was kind enough to let us pepper her with questions about the autopsy. What stood out in the report? Was it standard operating procedure? Should additional tests have been run? What does she think happened?

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