In the Land of Lies

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Sean Kipe tells the story of former Georgia police officer Michael Chapel, convicted of the 1993 robbery and brutal murder of Emogene Thompson and sentenced to life in prison. However, with the recent surfacing of new information, Chapel’s story may have taken a dramatic turn – one that could potentially prove his innocence. Kipe takes a deep dive into Chapel’s past to find the unbelievable truth behind a story that involves corrupt police officers, crime rings, drug trafficking, steroids, and murder. In the Land of Lies is written, created and hosted by Sean Kipe. Original music from Sean Kipe. Executive Producers are Jason Hoch and Gino Falsetto. Story Editing by Jason Hoch. Audio Engineering by Shaine Freeman. Cover Art and Design by Jeana Sullivan. Consulting Producer is Henry Ball. In the Land of Lies is a 10-episode series with new episodes available every Monday for free. Apple Podcasts subscribers to the Imperative Premium channel can get listen to episodes ad-free and one week early.

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    • Oct 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    New Series: How It All Went South

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 1:00


    From long-time collaborators Sean Kipe and Jason Hoch comes ‘How It All Went South', the new twice weekly podcast and video series where we share all the crazy stories we've been saving up for years. Until now.   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.   You'll get stories like: How to Hire a Hitman The Unlucky Lottery Winner The Alaska Memory Card Killer The Runaway Bride Al Capone: Original Gangster of Atlanta? Family Drama at Sweetie Pie's The Ash Street Shootout Death by Root Beer Float The Great Bear Hoax    Join How It All Went South twice a week every week for these stories and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Show: Drowning Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 2:45


    Host Sean Kipe digs into the story of Justin Gaines, who went missing in the early morning hours of November 2, 2007, after walking out of a popular nightclub on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia. He was never seen again. The investigation into Gaines' disappearance quickly went cold and remained so until 2015, when a man confessed to taking part in his murder. Though this detailed confession described what happened to Justin Gaines, who was involved, and where his body was placed, no arrest has ever been made.    Join Sean as he looks to find out what really happened to Justin Gaines and tries to make sense of the still ongoing investigation.   Listen to the show now: https://link.chtbl.com/landofliesxdrowningcreek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bonus Update Pt. 2 | Chapter 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 48:45


    Sean and Henry tell more about what's currently happening and discuss Chapel's upcoming court date. *To donate to Michael Chapel's legal defense fund, please visit www.donate4justice.com* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bonus Update Pt. 1 | Chapter 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 49:02


    Sean discusses with Henry all that has happened since the last episode. A family member of the victim comes forward with a shocking take on the case.  * To donate to Michael Chapel's legal defense fund, please visit www.donate4justice.com * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Special Preview: The Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 6:01


    Introducing: The Set It's the crack era.The most violent time in New York City history. The NYPD is fighting a losing battle and instead of protecting the city from drug dealers, some police officers have become them. This is the never-before told, first-person documentary of the biggest police corruption scandal in NYPD history and the investigation that uncovered it all. From Audacy Originals and  Zak Levitt, the Emmy, Peabody, and NY Press Club Investigative Journalism Award winning creator of Root of Evil, Gangster Capitalism, and Relative Unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    New Series: The Cost of Happiness: Tony Hsieh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 3:12


    Billionaire Zappos founder and tech CEO Tony Hsieh was obsessed with happiness and helping people achieve it. After running “the world's happiest company” for two decades, Hsieh created his experimental community — The Downtown Project — dedicated to pursuing happiness. But what do Tony's life and death reveal about Silicon Valley's obsession with re-imagining how society functions? "A gripping tale" - The Guardian Listen and follow now: https://link.chtbl.com/costofhappiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Boss Who Played Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 26:16


    Here's your special preview episode of the new series Elizabeth the First – about the remarkable life of Elizabeth Taylor. In our preview, Elizabeth Taylor overcomes unthinkable loss and rises as the biggest movie star on the planet. She uses this power to negotiate a legendary payday for her leading role as CLEOPATRA. All eyes are now on Elizabeth, and the years ahead will be tumultuous ones. Headline News says ‘I love Elizabeth the First' and the Toronto Star says the podcast is ‘sumptuously produced'. Find out what all the buzz is about by listening to the full series right now: https://link.chtbl.com/elizabeththefirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Series: The Paddlefish Caviar Heist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 5:19


    Warsaw, Missouri, is a small, rural town of just over 2,000 people in the American Midwest. Locally it's known as the “quiet end of the Lake of the Ozarks.” Very few realize that it's the paddlefish capital of the world. But when a new group arrived driving flashy, imported cars and dropping hundreds of dollars on bait and tackle, the town became the setting for an undercover federal sting operation tasked with bringing down a suspected international caviar poaching ring.  Financial Times says Paddlefish is an "intriguing crime caper" and "a Hollywood thriller begging to be made" Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/paddlefish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Series: Devil Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 3:58


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    Introducing: Wolves Among Us, Season 1, The Larry Lavin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 3:38


    On the surface, there was nothing remarkable about Larry Lavin. He lived in a quiet neighborhood with his wife and family, drove a Volvo, and practiced dentistry in Philadelphia. But, from 1978 to 1984, Dr. Lavin ran one of the largest cocaine enterprises on the entire eastern seaboard.  Through the voices and perspectives of law enforcement, drug runners, friends, business associates and Larry Lavin himself, Wolves Among Us, Season One, The Larry Lavin Story, tells the story of Lavin's dual life, his impact on Philadelphia culture in the late 70s and early 80s, and the stunning events that led to his capture.   Wolves Among Us is a presentation and creation of Peabody-nominated C13Originals, a Cadence13 Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Reconciled, Somehow | Chapter 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 60:30


    Sean may have inadvertently found information that could give Chapel a chance at freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    An Appeal to the Senses | Chapter 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 44:33


    Sean seeks to find out how a KGB/CIA double agent is connected to Chapel's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    An Alternate's Reality | Chapter 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 50:23


    After Chapel's conviction, people immediately claimed he was railroaded. One of them was a juror at his trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Follow the Money | Chapter 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 49:55


    Sean speaks with the lead prosecutor in Chapel's case to find out if there's something he's missed. Evidence in the case is examined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Open Wounds | Chapter 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 40:51


    A police officer's suicide, destroyed hard drives, and a drug dealer with vital information. Just another day in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Easy Way Out | Chapter 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 45:37


    Chapel's alibi is examined and eyewitnesses tell their stories. Someone is lying, but who? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Until Proven Guilty | Chapter 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 50:19


    Sean visits Chapel in prison to hear his story told in his own words. Another suspect is examined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Iron World | Chapter 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 49:08


    Sean tries to find out why so many people believe Chapel is innocent and starts to piece together the events of April 15th, 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Swing and a Miss | Chapter 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 46:01


    Gwinnett County, Georgia was full of corruption in the early 90's, and Chapel would end up caught in the middle of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Storm is Coming | Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 45:43


    Host Sean Kipe hears the incredible true story of a former police officer who's spent 29 years in prison for murder, and that he might also be innocent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trailer: In the Land of Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 2:30


    The story of former Georgia police officer Michael Chapel, convicted of the 1993 robbery and brutal murder of Emogene Thompson and sentenced to life in prison. However, with the recent surfacing of new information, Chapel's story may have taken a dramatic turn – one that could potentially prove his innocence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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