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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fear and hysteria grip the small town of Gilmer, Texas, when the search for missing teenager Kelly Wilson takes a series of bizarre and shocking turns. Thirty years later, journalist Wes Ferguson returns home to uncover what really happened to Kelly, who has never been found, in this wild, 10-episode true crime podcast. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/deviltown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Sean may have inadvertently found information that could give Chapel a chance at freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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