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When a 12-year-old dies suddenly, law enforcement focuses their attention on one man almost exclusively. Surveillance footage seems to contradict the person of interest's alibi. In this episode we have a soccer coach, a Sheriff's deputy and a small town torn apart by the devastating loss of Garrett Phillips. Sources: Who Killed Garrett Phillips. (n.d.).   7 News Staff. (2023, July 3). U.S. Appeals Court strikes down Nick Hillary's verdict appeal in discrimination case. https://www.wwnytv.com. https://www.wwnytv.com/2023/07/03/us-appeals-court-strikes-down-nick-hillarys-verdict-appeal-discrimination-case/   City of New York v. Nicholas Hillary - Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP. (n.d.). https://ecbawm.com/results/city-of-new-york-v-nicholas-hillary/     Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

Jen Thomas Bidwell Mother of Son Terron Evans R.I.P.The silence ends now. I am the BLM Potsdam NY Organizer in St.Lawrence County(the largest county by area in NYS, One of the most racist counties if not the most in NYS) . My 26 year old son Terron Evans Jr.moved here to Potsdam NY in June 2020 and is now dead of a supposed overdose of Wellbutrin pills. His girlfriend who has a relationship with the Potsdam Police,who I've been going up against for over a year for the justice of Garrett Phillips were the first responders on the scene and the ones to never call or come by to tell me about my son.I have many reasons to believe there was foul play. Regardless of how my son died,he was turned down,denied,abused,rejected,by our systems pretty much all of his life, that I thought were supposed to help him/us,but did not.Terron decided to move here instead of back to his hometown of Syracuse NY to stay away from the drama,but it was almost impossible for him to get on his feet here being a black man.The following is why I believe foul play may have occurred and most definatly Systemic racism is part of why my son is dead.12 year old Garrett Phillips was strangled in his apartment at 100 Market St Potsdam NY on October 24th 2011(there are many many media outlets and podcasts around the world that covered this case,because of the treatment of Nick Hillaary,misconduct and incompitence of the Potsdam Police and the modern day lynching of a black man).Imediatley Garrett's mother's black ex boyfriend Nick Hillary was considered a suspect.Nick was asked to go to the police station to go over a list of kids names.It was an interrogation.He was detained,made to completley strip necked and be photographed from head to toe.His phone and other belongings were taken and he was given a hasmat suit to go home in.Nick was indicted twice.The first time it was thrown out because of lack of evidence and misconduct by the Prosecutor Mary Rain.The second time he was found not guilty by the judge and Mary Rain's law lisence was suspended for two years because of her misconduct(including withholding information by a witness from the defense attorneys because it did not go with her theory).PLEASE WATCH THE 2 PART HBO DOCUMENTARY WHO KILLED GARRETT PHILLIPS(it can be watched on YouTube).Garretts mother's other ex boyfriend Deputy Sheriff John Jones (who was close friends with Mark Murray,then lead investigator in the murder,now Potsdam Police Chief)was also a suspect.He was allowed to participate in the investigation from the very beginning.He accompanied Garrett's mother Tandy Cyrus(despite Tandy previously fearing for her and her boys saftey of John Jones) the following morning to the police station for her questioning.."John Jones" had pictures of his feet and arms taken.Fully clothed and no face included in the photos.A child was murdered,the police made errors almost from the time Garrett was found on the floor in his mother's room,there was misconduct,not following other leads throughout the years and Garrett's killer evaded justice.The Potsdam Police still say that Nick is the one that murdered Garrett,therefore have not taken leads seriously.I have asked the current DA Gary Pasqua(Who will be running for DA again) to do a Sentinal Event Review,he refuses.I have asked him to refer the case to the Attorney general for an independent investigation,he refuses and he said that the State Police are the independent investigation.The State Police were involved in the investigation from the day Garrett was killed.They also have close ties to the Phillips family and commuity.I have Asked Gary if he would make a public statement announcing that leads should go to the State Police and not the Potsdam Police(the justice for Garrett Phillips sign and billboard say to call Potsdam Police with information)but he refuses.I was on the Committee for police reform in Potsdam NY,but resigned recently last year because my concerns of racism and bias within the Potsdam Police department and community were not being taken seriously,shot down and even ignored.TThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Jen Thomas - Bidwell - Terron Evans updateJen Thomas-Bidwell lost her son in murky circumstances which have consistently failed to be investigated.Her son died in his girlfriends' house. The claim is he died through ingestion of toxic substances; but the exact events which lead to his death are convoluted and contradictory. New evidence has arisen in the case, which Ms Thomas-Bidwell has had to uncover herself due to Police inaction in the case.She tells Ed Opperman about her personal investigation and her quest to find out what exactly happened to her son, and bring him the justice he deserves. Gofundme : Jennifer BraxtonFacebook : Jen Braxton TikTok : Jen Braxton Background : Source 1 Source 2 Source 3Her previous statement is below and here is the previous interview My name is Jennifer Baxtron. I organized and led Black Lives Matter Potsdam NY from June 1,2020 through June 30,2021. I organized Black Lives Matter Potsdam NY because of the treatment of black people by law enforcement community members and prosecutors(past and present) throughout the North Country. When I started Black Lives Matter Potsdam NY I became very vocal about the treatment of a black man named Nick Hillary who was modern day lynched by the system which has caused the unsolved murder case of Garrett Phillips to remain unsolved in Potsdam NY. Please watch the 2 part HBO Documentary called Who Killed Garrett Phillips, you can also watch it on YouTube. My son Terron Evans Jr moved to Potsdam NY just a couple of weeks after I started Black Lives Matter Potsdam NY. From the time he got there he stood with me, marched and rallied with me throughout St. Lawrence County. In September 2020 Terron met a woman that he started dating. On January 8, 2021 this woman Crystal Hamilton Kipp and her adult son Brian Gates claimed that my son committed suicide in their home in Potsdam NY. I later found out that this woman and her son are informants for the police. The Potsdam Police which I was/ am up against in regards to Garretts unsolved murder in Potsdam NY and now my son. There were two Potsdam Police that responded to the scene of my sons death first. Out of the two responding officers I was only granted one body cam video which was heavily redacted down to 2min 36sec (which mentioned nothing about the third person visible in the redacted video that is plain clothed at the trunk of the first patrol car)and the police reports.This informant told the police that she had just got up for work,but told the EMTs that she had gotten home from a night shift at work. The St. Lawrence County Sheriffs(3 of them) were second to respond to the scene of my son.The Sheriffs Department Detective Caringie was the lead Detective in my sons case.I was denied the supposed suicide note,all body cam videos and more.I believe that the truth about my sons death is being covered up,that he was killed and did not committ suicide. The officer whose redacted body cam video has resigned after I called Internal Affairs in June 2021,the lead Sheriff Detective for my son has retired and the Chief ADA (that the DA said he would talk to in regards to my request of referring Garretts unsolved case to the Attorney General)resigned on the same day my son was said to have committed suicide on January 8th 2021. I need help.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Justice For Terron Evans Jr Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville all of St Lawrence CountyThis is my son Terron Evans Jr Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville in the photo above. An informant named Crystal Hamilton Kipp for the Potsdam NY Police claimed that my son Terron Evans Jr committed suicide in her home on January 8/21 by taking 2 bottles of Wellbutrin pills.His autopsy showed no pills in his stomach, no signs of throwing up and no residue in or around his mouth but his toxicology results said a lethal dose of Wellbutrin. She has given different stories and many people were interviewed.Through my FOIL request to the Potsdam Police I only received a redacted 2minutes and 34 second body cam video.There were two Potsdam Police Officers at the scene for over 20 minutes.The officer whose redacted body cam video I recieved resigned less than 3 weeks after I called internal affairs in June 2021. The Chief Assistant District Attorney resigned on the day Terron died.A second Potsdam Police officer is resigning next month.Since November 2019 I have been fighting for the justice of Garrett Phillips(please watch Who Killed Garrett P an HBO Documentary) a young boy murdered in Potsdam and for Nick Hillary, the man framed and almost 5 years later found not guilty by the judge. I have also been fighting for the justice of Treyanna Summerville another high profile murder in which an 18 year old was killed by her mother in the summer of 2020, but her 13 year old sister was charged.There are many secrets within many departments in St Lawrence County that need to be exposed.Plesas help. On June 1/2020 I began BLM Potsdam NY.Shortly after my son Terron moved to Potsdam NY.From the time he got there he protested with me.Up until September the police would help with the marches.In September everything stopped as far as the police helping any more.In September Terron met this woman and began a relationship with her.They saw each other off and on until his death.In September he told me about meeting her.When they broke up around November he told me of her use and sales of drugs to law enforcement and others in positions of power.He also stated that she was crazy and threatened to kill him.Unfortunatly neither of us took the threat seriously.I believe my son was killed and did not commit suicide in this woman's house.Please help.There is alot of things that I am entitled to through my FOIL Request that is being withheld from me including a supposed suicide note on Facebook,which its obvious the page was a fake.When I first saw the page after Terron died it said 1 friend request which was Crystal Kipp but shortly after it said 1 friend Crystal Kipp.There is so much more to this.I need an independent investigation and a second autopsy if possible.Why is this important?Terron's life mattered. Our family deserves justice just as many other families do in St Lawrence County.I remember the words of the Potsdam police chief in October 2020 when he said "it's not like we shoot people here". Terron Evans Jr, Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville's deaths all need independent investigations.

Justice For Terron Evans Jr Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville all of St Lawrence CountyThis is my son Terron Evans Jr Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville in the photo above. An informant named Crystal Hamilton Kipp for the Potsdam NY Police claimed that my son Terron Evans Jr committed suicide in her home on January 8/21 by taking 2 bottles of Wellbutrin pills.His autopsy showed no pills in his stomach, no signs of throwing up and no residue in or around his mouth but his toxicology results said a lethal dose of Wellbutrin. She has given different stories and many people were interviewed.Through my FOIL request to the Potsdam Police I only received a redacted 2minutes and 34 second body cam video.There were two Potsdam Police Officers at the scene for over 20 minutes.The officer whose redacted body cam video I recieved resigned less than 3 weeks after I called internal affairs in June 2021. The Chief Assistant District Attorney resigned on the day Terron died.A second Potsdam Police officer is resigning next month.Since November 2019 I have been fighting for the justice of Garrett Phillips(please watch Who Killed Garrett P an HBO Documentary) a young boy murdered in Potsdam and for Nick Hillary, the man framed and almost 5 years later found not guilty by the judge. I have also been fighting for the justice of Treyanna Summerville another high profile murder in which an 18 year old was killed by her mother in the summer of 2020, but her 13 year old sister was charged.There are many secrets within many departments in St Lawrence County that need to be exposed.Plesas help. On June 1/2020 I began BLM Potsdam NY.Shortly after my son Terron moved to Potsdam NY.From the time he got there he protested with me.Up until September the police would help with the marches.In September everything stopped as far as the police helping any more.In September Terron met this woman and began a relationship with her.They saw each other off and on until his death.In September he told me about meeting her.When they broke up around November he told me of her use and sales of drugs to law enforcement and others in positions of power.He also stated that she was crazy and threatened to kill him.Unfortunatly neither of us took the threat seriously.I believe my son was killed and did not commit suicide in this woman's house.Please help.There is alot of things that I am entitled to through my FOIL Request that is being withheld from me including a supposed suicide note on Facebook,which its obvious the page was a fake.When I first saw the page after Terron died it said 1 friend request which was Crystal Kipp but shortly after it said 1 friend Crystal Kipp.There is so much more to this.I need an independent investigation and a second autopsy if possible.Why is this important?Terron's life mattered. Our family deserves justice just as many other families do in St Lawrence County.I remember the words of the Potsdam police chief in October 2020 when he said "it's not like we shoot people here". Terron Evans Jr, Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville's deaths all need independent investigations.

Justice For Terron Evans Jr Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville all of St Lawrence CountyThis is my son Terron Evans Jr Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville in the photo above. An informant named Crystal Hamilton Kipp for the Potsdam NY Police claimed that my son Terron Evans Jr committed suicide in her home on January 8/21 by taking 2 bottles of Wellbutrin pills.His autopsy showed no pills in his stomach, no signs of throwing up and no residue in or around his mouth but his toxicology results said a lethal dose of Wellbutrin. She has given different stories and many people were interviewed.Through my FOIL request to the Potsdam Police I only received a redacted 2minutes and 34 second body cam video.There were two Potsdam Police Officers at the scene for over 20 minutes.The officer whose redacted body cam video I recieved resigned less than 3 weeks after I called internal affairs in June 2021. The Chief Assistant District Attorney resigned on the day Terron died.A second Potsdam Police officer is resigning next month.Since November 2019 I have been fighting for the justice of Garrett Phillips(please watch Who Killed Garrett P an HBO Documentary) a young boy murdered in Potsdam and for Nick Hillary, the man framed and almost 5 years later found not guilty by the judge. I have also been fighting for the justice of Treyanna Summerville another high profile murder in which an 18 year old was killed by her mother in the summer of 2020, but her 13 year old sister was charged.There are many secrets within many departments in St Lawrence County that need to be exposed.Plesas help. On June 1/2020 I began BLM Potsdam NY.Shortly after my son Terron moved to Potsdam NY.From the time he got there he protested with me.Up until September the police would help with the marches.In September everything stopped as far as the police helping any more.In September Terron met this woman and began a relationship with her.They saw each other off and on until his death.In September he told me about meeting her.When they broke up around November he told me of her use and sales of drugs to law enforcement and others in positions of power.He also stated that she was crazy and threatened to kill him.Unfortunatly neither of us took the threat seriously.I believe my son was killed and did not commit suicide in this woman's house.Please help.There is alot of things that I am entitled to through my FOIL Request that is being withheld from me including a supposed suicide note on Facebook,which its obvious the page was a fake.When I first saw the page after Terron died it said 1 friend request which was Crystal Kipp but shortly after it said 1 friend Crystal Kipp.There is so much more to this.I need an independent investigation and a second autopsy if possible.Why is this important?Terron's life mattered. Our family deserves justice just as many other families do in St Lawrence County.I remember the words of the Potsdam police chief in October 2020 when he said "it's not like we shoot people here". Terron Evans Jr, Garrett Phillips and Treyanna Summerville's deaths all need independent investigations.

On a rainy October afternoon in the small town of Potsdam, New York, a young woman called 911 to tell them that she heard some odd noises coming from the apartment across from hers. The noises sounded like a child in danger. When an officer finally arrived, he heard footsteps inside and the sound of the door's lock clicking when he knocked. When he finally gained access, the officer found 12-year-old Garrett Phillips pulseless. He began CPR and Garrett was transported quickly to the hospital, but he ultimately died. The only evidence left behind was a bent window screen and a few fingerprints. Investigators immediately focused their attention on the victim's mother's ex-boyfriend, Nick Hillary, and he became an outcast, despite no physical evidence of his involvement. Were police targeting him because of his race and pushing another prime suspect aside because he was, GET THIS, another police officer? Or was the investigator's tunnel vision being exagerrated and Nick Hillary really was responsible for the savage murder of a little boy? TRIGGER WARNINGS: murder of a child, racism, police misconduct  Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: TTTTY: Get to know us better with our T to the Fourth Power Y's (Some time to talk to you) on our patreon at the $10 level at patreon.com/killerqueenspod OG Episodes Promo - Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Miss KB: Wanna know why we call our Dad “Miss KB?” Be sure to head to killerqueens.link/misskb to grab this audio for free! Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/queens. © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon

On a rainy October afternoon in the small town of Potsdam, New York, a young woman called 911 to tell them that she heard some odd noises coming from the apartment across from hers. The noises sounded like a child in danger. When an officer finally arrived, he heard footsteps inside and the sound of the door's lock clicking when he knocked. When he finally gained access, the officer found 12-year-old Garrett Phillips pulseless. He began CPR and Garrett was transported quickly to the hospital, but he ultimately died. The only evidence left behind was a bent window screen and a few fingerprints. Investigators immediately focused their attention on the victim's mother's ex-boyfriend, Nick Hillary, and he became an outcast, despite no physical evidence of his involvement. Were police targeting him because of his race and pushing another prime suspect aside because he was, GET THIS, another police officer? Or was the investigator's tunnel vision being exagerrated and Nick Hillary really was responsible for the savage murder of a little boy? TRIGGER WARNINGS: murder of a child, racism, police misconduct  Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Simplisafe: Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Miss KB: Wanna know why we call our Dad “Miss KB?” Be sure to head to killerqueens.link/misskb to grab this audio for free! OG Episodes Promo - Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/ogto download and binge all the archived episodes today! June's Journey: Find your inner detective -- Download June's Journey today! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon

On October 24, 2011, 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was found dead inside his mother's apartment in Potsdam, New York. A local soccer coach was soon arrested and charged with the murder. But did authorities have the right guy, or is the murderer still out there? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://www.podcastone.com/pd/CIVIL Sponsors in this episode: Pair Eyewear - Go to PairEyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase. June's Journey - Download June's Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode was researched and written by Matt Stroud. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie

(Jun 10, 2022) A jury in Albany found Potsdam police did not violate Nick Hillary's rights when they detained him in connection with the murder of Garrett Phillips in 2011. Hillary was found not guilty of the crime in 2016. Also: Hospitals are feeling the pinch because of the pandemic, and some are laying off staff.

(Jun 10, 2022) There may be a verdict in Nick Hillary's civil rights case against the Potsdam police by this afternoon, so here's a special look at what happened at the trial this week in Albany. Natasha Haverty was NCPR's reporter on the scene and talked about the case with SOTD host David Sommerstein.

(Jun 9, 2022) Jury deliberations are underway in Nick Hillary's civil rights trial against Potsdam Police. Hillary is a former Clarkson University soccer coach who lived in Potsdam and alleges police violated his civil rights when they detained him for six hours without a warrant in 2011 in connection with the murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips. Hillary was found not guilty five years later for that crime in a bench trial that captivated the region and garnered national headlines.

Garrett Phillips was brutally murdered in his home by somebody...The main suspect in the case ,Garretts Mothers ex boyfriend Nick Hillary. Nick Sues the Police Department of the small town of Potstom  New York For  illegal search and seizure, illegal detention, and many other things.  One of many mistakes. You see, without the lawsuit that Nick Hilary filed, he would not have been indicted for the murder. That's where Tom Mortati comes in. Tom was the Senior Litagator for the Police Department on the Defendant side in the case of ORAL NICHOLAS HILLARY,Plaintiff,v.ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY et al.,Defendants.Tom Mortati is a top litigation attorney who is responsible for getting Nick Hillary indicted.This story is complicated, it's fascinating and it's sad. Justice for Garrett. Nick Hillary is not telling the truth.

Garrett Phillips was brutally murdered in his home by somebody...The main suspect in the case ,Garretts Mothers ex boyfriend Nick Hillary. Nick Sues the Police Department of the small town of Potstom  New York For  illegal search and seizure, illegal detention, and many other things.  One of many mistakes. You see, without the lawsuit that Nick Hilary filed, he would not have been indicted for the murder. That's where Tom Mortati comes in. Tom was the Senior Litagator for the Police Department on the Defendant side in the case of ORAL NICHOLAS HILLARY,Plaintiff,v.ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY et al.,Defendants.Tom Mortati is a top litigation attorney who is responsible for getting Nick Hillary indicted.This story is complicated, it's fascinating and it's sad. Justice for Garrett. Nick Hillary is not telling the truth.

Ame and Kenzie are back with the conclusion of the two part HBO documentary "Who Killed Garrett Phillips". This week, we get to enter the courtroom for the stunning case brought against former college soccer coach Nick Hillary. Prosecution, the family, and most of the town is convinced that Nick is the only logical suspect in the murder of Garrett, using video footage take from the high school parking lot that day as their nail in the coffin. The defense sees their evidence as not only lacking, but actually bringing about more of a civil rights infringement rather than murder charge siting their accusations as mostly race motivated. Today we get the verdict - guilty or not?

On October 24, 2011, twelve year old Garrett Phillips was found dead in his Potsdam, New York apartment. Right away, Garrett's family and the police pointed the finger at Tandy's (Garrett's mom) ex-boyfriend, Oral 'Nick' Hillary. Despite Nick having an alibi on the day Garrett was killed, the police pointed the finger at him. In Part 1, I cover Garrett's death and the mistreatment of Nick Hillary.  Sources for today's episode: HBO documentary: Who Killed Garrett Phillips? part 1.  https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/five-year-journey-garrett-phillips-case-n657616  https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/who-killed-garret-phillips-theories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Killed_Garrett_Phillips%3F#:~:text=Synopsis%20On%20Oct.%2024%2C%202011%2C%2012-year-old%20Garrett%20Phillips,and%20the%20ex-boyfriend%20of%20Garrett%27s%20mother%2C%20Tandy%20Cyrus.  Please subscribe to my blog: https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com Follow me on Instagram @itscrimeoclocksomewhereblogpod  Email me @itscrimeoclocksomewhereblogpod@gmail.com  HUGE thank you to @josephmcdademusic for the theme song!  AND REMEMBER IT'S CRIME O CLOCK SOMEWHERE!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiley000/support

Kenzie and Ame are back with another episode of Shear Crime. This week they dive into part 1 of the 2 part HBO documentary “Who Killed Garrett Phillips?”. When a 12 year old boy is found strangled in the upstairs apartment he shared with his mom Tandy and younger brother, the small New York town of Potsdam is desperate for answers. Not long after the murder, all eyes turn towards Tandy’s ex boyfriend Nick Hillary. Will this small town police department have the evidence they need, or was the entire theory hanging on by a thread?

This is part two of the murder of Garrett Phillips. In this episode we dive into the terror of Mary Rain -- District Attorney of Potsdam.   Mary had it out for Nick Hillary and digs her claws in until she can get an indictment.   We also toy with the idea of other suspects, especially John Jones ...a deputy Sherriff of Potsdam at the time of the murder..and ex boyfriend of the mother of Garrett Phillips.     This is one messssyyy case. Listen to find out who we think killed Garrett Phillips.  

This is going to be a two part series. This case is so insane we couldn't cover it all in one go.  This weeks episode we recap the HBO documentary Who Killed Garrett Phillips and dive into the death of Garrett Phillips and how the entire town of Potsdam railroaded an innocent black man.  Listen to how Nick Hillary is immediately deemed guilty by the court of public opinion. This case will drive you insane and have you screaming WHO KILLED GARRETT PHILLIPS?!?

(Aug 17, 2020) Advocates for the wrongfully accused are trying to draw new attention to the murder of Garrett Phillips in Potsdam nine years ago. They’re calling for the state Attorney General to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the 12 year-old boy’s death.

(Aug 5, 2020) It’s been nearly four years since Nick Hillary was found not guilty in the murder of 12 year-old Garrett Phillips in Potsdam. The trial gripped the region. Now, Hillary is pursuing a lawsuit of his own, against the law enforcement officials who charged him with Garrett’s death.

(Aug 5, 2020) Even before Nick Hillary was found not guilty in the 2011 murder of 12 year-old Garrett Phillips, Hillary sued local police and prosecutors, saying they singled him out as a suspect because he's Black. That takes on new significance today. A special report.

Listen in today as we discuss the unsolved murder of Garret Phillips, a 12 year old boy who unfortunately died of strangulation, and the mishandled investigation against Nick Hillary.

Half-rant, half-review of the HBO documentary 

Michelle and I talk about the 2 part HBO documentary Who Killed Garrett Phillips. It focuses on the main suspect Nick Hillary. Nick was black and he lived with 12 year old Garretts mom Tandy for a year, her other son and three of Nicks children lived with them as well. They broke up after a year because her kids did not like Nick, especially Garrett. He was getting a lot of teasing about his white mom living with a black man. Nick was one of the very few black people in the town of Potsdam, New York. He was a respected soccer coach at one of the universities. Garrett was murdered sometime between 440 and 520 pm. He was playing basketball and his mom called to tell him to come home. The neighbors heard what sounded like a "No" or "Help" They called the police. When the cop got there he found Garrett barely breathing in his moms room. He died later that night. He was strangled. At first they thought it might have been an accidental strangling with other kids involved. The knock out game was popular then. Its when you strangle yourself to the point of near unconsciousness . Soon we meet Tandy's ex boyfriend cop John Jones, that she dumped for Nick. Tandy had a restraining order against Jones for fear he could hurt her or her children, he had also pushed her. He was also furious for being dumped by Tandy for a black man. It's a true whodunnit, it is still not known. We go over the theories, was Nick singled out because he was black. Or did he get away with murder. We take you through the documentary. There is a chilling video you see in part 2. Thanks so much for listening. Grace and Michelle Michelle www.theponderingnook.com you can find us on podbean, spotify, listen notes, Spreaker and anywhere podcasts are posted/ www.thebroadsway.net/blog www.facebook.com/thebroadswayshow ​#truecrime#truecrimedocumentary#whokilledgarrettphilps#unsolvedmystery##HBO#NickHillary

Nick Hillary is hunted by his own town after the death of a 12-year-old boy, and he must find a way to prove that he's not the killer. But the person driving the investigation is someone with a mean streak and a grudge against Nick: that somebody is the sheriff's deputy, and he's got a team of police and lawyers that will do anything to put Nick away — even if it means breaking the law.Written and researched by David Wayne Young SOURCES:W.T. Eckert of NNY360https://www.nny360.com/news/nick-hillary-found-not-guilty-in-murder-trial/article_e8bf5bf5-4184-5412-9cdf-3c346acd095b.htmlhttps://www.nny360.com/news/da-to-provide-video-footage/article_8a916eaa-a749-5b85-86c9-0b22fe13884d.htmlhttps://www.nny360.com/news/tunnel-vision/article_2c317a90-1d97-5970-b8a8-1b6e83c901af.htmlJesse McKinley of The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/06/nyregion/murder-of-garrett-phillips-in-potsdam-new-york.htmlNBC News and Dateline NBChttps://www.mynbc5.com/article/new-murder-indictment-issued-against-oral-nick-hillary/3321563https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/five-year-journey-garrett-phillips-case-n657616Liz Garbus’s docuseries, Who Killed Garrett Phillips?https://play.hbonow.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXQzpogISIRVyiQEAAAJBhttps://play.hbonow.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXQJfXgd098N3wwEAAAA1

In this episode...In this episode, I speak with my former students Mani Tafuri. As a new attorney, Mani found himself in the middle of a very personal legal fight. Police in upstate New York charged one of his closest friends for the murder of the 12-year-old son of a former girlfriend. The legal challenges that followed were remarkable, both the racial bias that grew from the case and the constitutional violations. The case was of such import and interest that it is now the subject of an HBO documentary, Who Killed Garrett Phillips, airing on HBO. About our guest...Mr. Tafuri is a criminal defense attorney in Queens, NY. Prior to practicing in his own law firm, he was a Staff Attorney at The Legal Aid Society. As always, if you have any suggestions for an episode topic, please let us know! You can email us at leslie@lawtofact.com or tweet to @lawtofact. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@lawtofact) and to like us on FaceBook! And finally, your ratings and reviews matter! Please leave us a review on iTunes. Want to stay updated on all things Law to Fact? Join our mailing list by visiting us at www.lawtofact.com.

On Oct. 24, 2011, 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was murdered in his home in Potsdam, a small town in upstate New York. Police quickly zeroed in on a suspect in this unthinkable crime: Oral "Nick" Hillary, a black man in the mostly white community, who was a soccer coach at Clarkson University and the ex-boyfriend of Garrett's mother, Tandy Cyrus. WHO KILLED GARRETT PHILLIPS? chronicles the five years following the murder, as Garrett’s family and community relentlessly seek justice for Garrett, and as Nick, who maintains his innocence, fights to clear his name and take back control of his life while raising five children. Through interviews with local police investigators, District Attorneys, defense lawyers, Phillips' family members, friends of Tandy Cyrus as well as Nick Hillary and his children, along with extensive police audio and video recordings, and courtroom footage, the film is a gripping, eye-opening look at how justice is delivered and delayed. WHO KILLED GARRETT PHILLIPS? seeks to uncover the truth behind both the tragic murder of a young boy that traumatized a town, as well as the vilification of a black man who was swept up in a quest for justice, and the enduring mysteries that remain. Directed by two-time Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® winner Liz Garbus (HBO’s A Dangerous Son and Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper, and What Happened, Miss Simone?), the captivating two-part documentary WHO KILLED GARRETT PHILLIPS? looks at the case from the initial investigation through the arrest and numerous legal twists and turns that culminated in Hillary’s trial for murder five years after the crime. Director Liz Garbus joins us to talk about how this case raises troubling questions of racial bias and issues surrounding policing and the criminal justice system. For news and updates go to: hbo.com/documentaries/who-killed-garrett-phillips WHO KILLED GARRETT PHILLIPS? debuts TUESDAY, JULY 23 and WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 (8:00 pm ET/PST), exclusively on HBO. The film will also be available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners’ streaming platforms. For news and updates go to: moxiefirecracker.com

October 24, 2011. Potsdam, New York. 12 year old Garrett Phillips had played some basketball with friends after school one day and then headed home after his mother, Tandy Cyrus, called to tell him that he needed to start on his homework. Neighbors heard strange noises from his apartment after he arrived home. Law enforcement would hear someone moving around inside after showing up. When they finally gained access they discovered Garrett on the floor. He had a pulse but they could tell something was wrong. As an ambulance raced to the apartment a window was found to be open. The screen pushed out where someone may have exited. Within hours the boy died. It was discovered that he had been strangled and suffocated. A short list of suspects was drawn up, but front and center was an ex-boyfriend of Garrett's mother. Nick Hillary denied responsibility and felt that discrimination was the reason why he was being investigated. But the Jamaican born soccer coach wasn't the only ex who may have had a motive. Tandy had also previously dated a sheriff's deputy who might not have been happy about losing her, either...

(Sep 23, 2016) As we wait for a verdict in Nick Hillary's murder trial, what are your lingering questions? Email - news@ncpr.org - or tweet at us the stuff that's been sticking in your mind. We'll try to answer them next week.

(Sep 21, 2016) In episode 12 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein, Brit Hanson, and Lauren Rosenthal cover the final day of testimony. Hillary's daughter faces tough questioning from the prosecution, investigators come under a microscope, and we hear from Nick Hillary's friends.

(Sep 8, 2016) In episode 5 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, we discuss Nick Hillary's decision to waive his constitutional right to a trial by 12 jurors and instead request a trial by judge alone, known as a "bench trial." We also review the news that Judge Catena will not reconsider his decision to bar a high-tech DNA analysis from being used as evidence in trial.

King Jordan Radio return's Sept 1 Thursday With Legal Analyst &from KarasonCrime.com The Amazing Beth Karas 9:30pmEST We Will be Covering Many Topics including The Justin Ross Harris Trial Which Starts Sept 12 2016 Two years ago, a Georgia family's nightmare became a front-page mystery. Twenty-two-month-old Cooper Harris died after being left in the sweltering back seat of a car in June 2014 while his father, Justin Ross Harris, was at work. What seemed like a tragic accident took a shocking turn when, three months later, a Georgia grand jury indicted Harris on charges of murder.    http://kingjordansportsandmedia.com/ https://twitter.com/KingJordanRad Showtime is 9:30 pm Eastern Time!

(Aug 29, 2016) The trial of former soccer coach Oral "Nick" Hillary starts September 6 in Canton, New York. Hillary is accused of strangling 12-year-old Garrett Phillips to death nearly five years ago, in a case that's grabbed national headlines. Reporters from North Country Public Radio have been following it from the start. They'll be your guide to what's happening in the courtroom each day.