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In January of 1989 the director of Oregon’s Department of Corrections, Michael Francke, was brutally stabbed to death outside his office in Salem. The murder was quickly ruled a “car burglary gone wrong” and pinned on a low-level drug dealer named Frank Gable, a man who Francke's own brother, Kevin, along with storied Oregon reporter Phil Stanford, believe has been wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 30 years. They believe Francke had uncovered a trail of corruption in the prison system— one that ledto the top of Oregon’s political establishment. Murder In Oregon follows the two men on a decades-long journey, bordering on obsession, into Oregon’s drug and crime-infested underworld to answer one question: Who really killed Michael Francke?

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    • May 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    UPDATE 5/23: Frank Gable Exonerated - MIO Bonus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 13:17 Transcription Available


    Kevin Francke and Phil Stanford join Lauren Bright Pacheco to share the news that Frank Gable, who was wrongly convicted of killing Oregon Corrections Director Michael Francke, has been completely exonerated as of Monday, May 8, 2023. They also discuss the reality that the murder of Michael Francke remains unsolved- and his real killers have never been brought to justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Update: Frank Gable's Conviction Vacated - MIO Bonus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 4:07 Transcription Available


    Three years ago the Murder in Oregon podcast posed the question ‘Who Killed Micheal Francke?' and on September 29th, 2022 a court answered: NOT the man who was convicted of his murder and spent nearly 30 years in prison. Reactions from journalist Phil Stanford and Michael Francke's brothers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Epilogue - MIO E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 40:09 Transcription Available


    In the final episode of Murder in Oregon, Phil, the Francke brothers and Mike's friends and colleagues share their thoughts on Michael Francke, his murder and the individuals who've avoided justice for the past thirty years.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Habeas Corpus - MIO E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 42:49 Transcription Available


    The past ten episodes have been driven by the question: Who killed Michael Francke? Here is a recapitulation of the players, timeline, evidence covered... And a huge development regarding Frank Gable's fight for freedom.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Victims - MIO E10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 33:21 Transcription Available


    Throughout this podcast we've seen the victimization of people caught in the crosshairs of politics and corruption. Lives twisted or destroyed by those with great power and little accountability. This episode addresses one of the darkest political scandals in Oregon's history - a woman deeply damaged as a result of a childhood disrupted, by a man who became one of the most powerful men in Oregon...and how that scandal played into the investigation of Mike Francke's murder.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Darkness - MIO E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 42:11 Transcription Available


    A sworn statement, unearthed in 2004, presents some very damning information involving one of Michael Francke's former co-workers. It also could have greatly aided in the defense of Frank Gable, were it presented during his trial. That document, along with others, sparks renewed interest in the Francke murder and once again places Phil at odds with his former employer.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Judgement - MIO E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 33:19 Transcription Available


    More than two years after Michael Francke's murder, a small time drug dealer named Frank Gable would be tried for the crime. The basis for the case and the outcome of the trial would shock and outrage many- including Kevin Francke.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Patsy - MIO E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 43:32 Transcription Available


    More than a year after Michael Francke's death, public and political pressure is mounting to capture his killer. Then, in April of 1990, a small time Salem drug dealer named Frank Gable is arrested and indicted for his murder. But the case the state mounts against him raises serious questions and concerns.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rooster - MIO E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 36:22 Transcription Available


    Many people, including those closest to him, believe Tim 'Rooster' Natividad was involved in the murder of Michael Francke. His former girlfriend - and mother of his son - lays out the terrifying timeline of their relationship and the period leading up to, and after, Francke's murder. And it links to the mysterious man in the pinstripe suit.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Depravity - MIO E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 36:20 Transcription Available


    The search for Mike's killer leads to a woman whose dysfunctional upbringing in Salem's drug scene was closely linked to corruption in Corrections. And the staggering violence and trauma she experienced is peppered with names closely tied to the Francke murder investigation.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Corruption - MIO E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 36:26 Transcription Available


    A deep dive into the history of corruption in Salem reveals a long and sordid relationship between criminal and political powers. It also leads to a troubled and violent man some believe murdered Michael Francke.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Breaking Point - MIO E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 32:50 Transcription Available


    Months after Mike's murder, the official investigation seems to stall. Frustrated, Pat and Kevin link up with newspaper columnist Phil Stanford. Their combined efforts lead them to a controversial confession, a mysterious sketch of a possible suspect and the fury of Salem government officials.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Discrepancies - MIO E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 36:35 Transcription Available


    Inconsistencies in the narrative bring about issues as the official investigation into Michael Francke's murder unfolds. The Francke family raise concerns that Mike was targeted and are met with resistance from state officials. By the time they get his autopsy report, all bets are off.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Murder - MIO E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 39:59 Transcription Available


    In January of 1989 the director of Oregon's Department of Corrections, Michael Francke, was brutally stabbed to death outside his office building in Salem. His killing was quickly ruled a “car burglary gone wrong”, but inconsistencies soon called the official investigation into question. Was Michael Francke murdered...or assassinated?   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who Killed Michael Francke?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 1:53 Transcription Available


    Trailer 2 - On October 24th we'll re-open the Michael Francke Murder case, shining new light on those who escaped justice.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing Murder in Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 1:35 Transcription Available


    The premiere trailer for Murder in Oregon.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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