Son of a Hitman

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In this multi-part limited series, host and journalist Jason Cavanagh conducts a real-time investigation into the murders, crimes, and conspiracies of hitman, Charles Harrelson, father to actor Woody Harrelson. The investigation will uncover new evidence never shared before, but seeking the truth comes at a risk. There may be people out there - serious, dangerous people - who have an interest in keeping Charles Harrelson’s secrets buried. Listen to episode 2 and future episodes only on Spotify. Produced by Spotify Studios and Tradecraft in association with High Five Content. 

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  • Jul 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 48m AVG DURATION
  • 10 EPISODES
  • 1 SEASONS


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Chapter 10: Iconoclast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 65:22


In the season finale, Jason tries to make sense of the Charles Harrelson story, once and for all, as a wealth of new information comes to light.

Chapter 9: How to Disappear People Completely

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 59:25


Jason Cavanagh nears the end of his investigation with a call to an alleged suspect, a push for an A-list celebrity's involvement, a trip to Vegas, and a promise made to reveal the dark underbelly of it all.

Chapter 8: If You Want to Be a Hitman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 41:45


Back in Los Angeles, Jason tells Brett Harrelson about the new revelations uncovered in Texas, and begins digging into the allegations regarding an alternate suspect.

Chapter 7: Zero Population Growth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 52:46


Jason heads to Midland, Texas to meet with the eldest Harrelson son – Jordan. He looks at the Judge’s assassination from Charles Harrelson’s perspective, through actual transcripts from the trial. A conversation with drug smuggling kingpin Jimmy Chagra’s eldest son turns the case on its head.

Chapter 6: A Very Unusual Witness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 51:29


Jason digs into the FBI’s two year investigation of the assassination of Federal Judge John Wood, which costs over $12 million dollars…but something isn’t adding up with their star witness.

Chapter 5: The Beginning of the End

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 52:45


Jason investigates the motive behind the assassination of Federal Judge John Wood, and learns that it all begins with a drug smuggling kingpin…

Chapter 4: Stoughtenborough

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 39:31


The second murder Charles Harrelson was charged with is the killing of a grain dealer from Hearne, Texas. Jason analyzes the case to see if Charles’ M.O. fits the bill for the higher profile murders he’s been tied to.

Chapter 3: A Mobster, A Murderer, and A Bookie

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 42:44


Jason confronts the man who allegedly hired Charles Harrelson to commit the first murder he was charged with. Through further conversation with the victim’s brother, we learn there may be more to the motive of the killing than originally believed.

Chapter 2: Everybody Liked Charlie

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 41:16


Jason travels to Texas to learn about the origins of hitman, Charles Harrelson, and begins a deep dive into the first murder he was charged with – the killing of carpet salesman, Alan Berg.

Chapter 1: All He Has Done

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 33:28


Host Jason Cavanagh introduces us to the hitman Charles Harrelson, father of actor Woody Harrelson. Through conversations with Charles’ son Brett, prosecutor Ray Jahn, and criminal defense attorney Danny Sheehan, we begin to learn about the three murders Charles Harrelson was charged with, including the assassination of a federal judge.

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