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Betrayal in the Pulpit: The Scandal Surrounding John-Paul Miller  A new lawsuit has been filed against South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller and his father, Reginald Wayne Miller, accusing them of sexual abuse, predatory conduct, and using their church as a shield for misconduct spanning decades. The allegations have gained renewed attention following the tragic suicide of John-Paul's wife, Mica Miller, last spring. According to the lawsuit, in 1998, when Miller was 19, he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at All Nations Church, where his father served as pastor. The complaint states that Miller lured the girl into his father's office before taking her outside to his truck, where the assault allegedly took place. The lawsuit asserts that the Millers carefully crafted an image of religious leadership while privately engaging in abusive behavior. Church leadership was allegedly aware of John-Paul's history of legal troubles, a child born out of wedlock, and a pattern of reckless conduct, yet failed to intervene. The same woman, identified as "Jane Doe," claims that in 2023, she encountered Miller again in Myrtle Beach, where he allegedly assaulted her a second time. When confronted, Miller reportedly attempted to justify his actions by referencing scripture, saying, "No man is without sin and temptation. God understands that." The lawsuit alleges that church leaders neglected their duty to protect members, despite being aware of misconduct. John-Paul Miller has been under scrutiny since his wife, Mica Miller, died by suicide on April 27, 2023. Just two days prior, she had filed for divorce. Her body was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Lumber River State Park, North Carolina. Prior to her death, Mica had reported to police that she was being tracked. Investigators later confirmed that John-Paul and a woman he was allegedly involved with were not in Robeson County at the time. Following her death, John-Paul was arrested in November for assault and battery after a confrontation with protesters outside his church, Solid Rock at Common Market. That same month, the FBI searched his Myrtle Beach home, though details of the investigation remain undisclosed. The lawsuit also raises concerns about the financial dealings of the Millers and their ministries. As legal battles escalate and public scrutiny intensifies, John-Paul Miller's once-respected reputation continues to unravel. #MicaMiller #SouthCarolina #ChurchScandal #JusticeForMica Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

A new lawsuit has been filed against South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller and his father, Reginald Wayne Miller, accusing them of sexual abuse, predatory conduct, and using their church as a shield for misconduct spanning decades. The allegations have gained renewed attention following the tragic suicide of John-Paul's wife, Mica Miller, last spring. According to the lawsuit, in 1998, when Miller was 19, he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at All Nations Church, where his father served as pastor. The complaint states that Miller lured the girl into his father's office before taking her outside to his truck, where the assault allegedly took place. The lawsuit asserts that the Millers carefully crafted an image of religious leadership while privately engaging in abusive behavior. Church leadership was allegedly aware of John-Paul's history of legal troubles, a child born out of wedlock, and a pattern of reckless conduct, yet failed to intervene. The same woman, identified as "Jane Doe," claims that in 2023, she encountered Miller again in Myrtle Beach, where he allegedly assaulted her a second time. When confronted, Miller reportedly attempted to justify his actions by referencing scripture, saying, "No man is without sin and temptation. God understands that." The lawsuit alleges that church leaders neglected their duty to protect members, despite being aware of misconduct. John-Paul Miller has been under scrutiny since his wife, Mica Miller, died by suicide on April 27, 2023. Just two days prior, she had filed for divorce. Her body was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Lumber River State Park, North Carolina. Prior to her death, Mica had reported to police that she was being tracked. Investigators later confirmed that John-Paul and a woman he was allegedly involved with were not in Robeson County at the time. Following her death, John-Paul was arrested in November for assault and battery after a confrontation with protesters outside his church, Solid Rock at Common Market. That same month, the FBI searched his Myrtle Beach home, though details of the investigation remain undisclosed. The lawsuit also raises concerns about the financial dealings of the Millers and their ministries. As legal battles escalate and public scrutiny intensifies, John-Paul Miller's once-respected reputation continues to unravel. #MicaMiller #SouthCarolina #ChurchScandal #JusticeForMica Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

A new lawsuit has been filed against South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller and his father, Reginald Wayne Miller, accusing them of sexual abuse, predatory conduct, and using their church as a shield for misconduct spanning decades. The allegations have gained renewed attention following the tragic suicide of John-Paul's wife, Mica Miller, last spring. According to the lawsuit, in 1998, when Miller was 19, he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at All Nations Church, where his father served as pastor. The complaint states that Miller lured the girl into his father's office before taking her outside to his truck, where the assault allegedly took place. The lawsuit asserts that the Millers carefully crafted an image of religious leadership while privately engaging in abusive behavior. Church leadership was allegedly aware of John-Paul's history of legal troubles, a child born out of wedlock, and a pattern of reckless conduct, yet failed to intervene. The same woman, identified as "Jane Doe," claims that in 2023, she encountered Miller again in Myrtle Beach, where he allegedly assaulted her a second time. When confronted, Miller reportedly attempted to justify his actions by referencing scripture, saying, "No man is without sin and temptation. God understands that." The lawsuit alleges that church leaders neglected their duty to protect members, despite being aware of misconduct. John-Paul Miller has been under scrutiny since his wife, Mica Miller, died by suicide on April 27, 2023. Just two days prior, she had filed for divorce. Her body was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Lumber River State Park, North Carolina. Prior to her death, Mica had reported to police that she was being tracked. Investigators later confirmed that John-Paul and a woman he was allegedly involved with were not in Robeson County at the time. Following her death, John-Paul was arrested in November for assault and battery after a confrontation with protesters outside his church, Solid Rock at Common Market. That same month, the FBI searched his Myrtle Beach home, though details of the investigation remain undisclosed. The lawsuit also raises concerns about the financial dealings of the Millers and their ministries. As legal battles escalate and public scrutiny intensifies, John-Paul Miller's once-respected reputation continues to unravel. #MicaMiller #SouthCarolina #ChurchScandal #JusticeForMica Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Trigger warning as we are having a very open conversation on suicide, domestic abuse and sexual abuse. Today I have a special guest, Kyler a friend of Mica Miller. We discuss the ongoing investigation into the death of Mica Miller and much more. Authorities have been investigating the death of Mica Miller, a pastor's wife in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, since late April. While authorities have maintained Mica Miller died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, her family says her husband “staged” her suicide. Mica Miller, 30, was found dead at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina. Her husband, John-Paul Miller, was the pastor of Solid Rock Church in Market Common in Myrtle Beach. “I believe that it was all staged. I believe that the whole thing was premeditated,” Mica Miller's father, Michael Francis, told NewsNation's Rich McHugh. You can follow Kyler for updates to this case on Tik Tok under the handle Kyler_Not_Tyler (@kyler.not.tyler1) A

  In a legislature that includes plenty of unserious characters, state Senator Danny Britt of Robeson County is not one of them. He's a leader and a practicing attorney who chairs two important committees. All of which makes the brewing scandal surrounding an email that Britt's office apparently sent to a constituent that much more […]

Title: Languaging in Hampton Roads Episode 10: The Ebb and Flow of Coastal Carolina Languages Hosts: Prue Salasky and Jill Winkowski Date: Oct. 31, 2024 Length: 34.15 min Publication Frequency: Fourth Friday (approx) of each month Co-hosts Prue Salasky and Jill Winkowski delve into the history and language of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, part of the Outer Banks, OBX, of North Carolina, our neighbors to the south and part of our geographical culture in Hampton Roads. They interview two experts on the region. Scott Dawson, whose family traces its roots back to the 1600s on Hatteras, has devoted countless hours to researching the language and culture of the Croatoan people and their early encounters with English settlers. An amateur archaeologist and historian, he has identified artifacts and produced word lists of the Carolina Algonquian spoken on Hatteras Island when the first English settlers arrived in the 16th century. (https://www.coastalcarolinaindians.com/category/research-databases/blair-a-rudes-indigenous-language-collection/). He credits the efforts of English scientist and polymath Thomas Harriot (Hariot) working with Croatoans Manteo and Wanchese for much of what's known today about the indigenous residents, their culture and language. We also learn more about Thomas Harriot and his scientific accomplishments, among the greatest of his generation. Dawson is a founder of the Croatoan Archaeological Society (http://www.cashatteras.com) and also opened a museum on Hatteras to tell a different version of the “lost colony” of Roanoke Island (https://www.lostcolonymuseum.com). . Linguistically, sociolinguist Prof. Walt Wolfram, William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor at N.C. State, places the dialects spoken on the Outer Banks islands as part of the Tidewater diaspora. For example, the brogue spoken on Ocracoke, he says, is closer to that of Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay than to that of nearby mainland communities. A scholar of language variation, Wolfram contrasts the vibrancy of the distinctive English dialect of the Lumbee in Robeson County with the rapidly declining use of Ocracoke's traditional dialect. He is also the director of the North Carolina Language and Life Project which documents dialects and speech variations. Listeners can find speech samples for the Lumbee, Ocracoke Islanders and many more by searching for The North Carolina Language and Life Project on YouTube. The changes in language use and dialect over 400 years in these coastal communities first tells the story of English settlement and its impact on indigenous communities. Then ongoing changes reveal shifting demographics and how geography intersects with language and identity.

On a spring-like December morning in 1954, dozens of school children, their teacher, and one exceptionally brave janitor had an encounter with what came to be known as The Monkey-Dog. Join Charlie and Michael for a discussion of one of the more obscure and fascinating stories out of Robeson County, NC, and a larger conversation about the distinction between a myth and a cryptid! And don't forget, Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 is out now!  Upcoming Live Appearances: SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC) Southern Gothic Festival in Camden, SC - Charlie solo (October 18-20, 2024) South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

David Spencer, LREMC Director of Marketing and Communication, connected with Brianna Goodwin, Executive Director of Robeson County Church and Community Center, to learn more about how our organizations partner to impact the community. 

      A report by the North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office for Mica Miller says that the Myrtle Beach woman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The report said that “there was no concern for foul play.” The report also indicated that there was no sign of a physical struggle where bullet casings were recovered at the scene. The report said that the 30-year-old used a 9mm handgun that she purchased from a Myrtle Beach pawn shop to kill herself at Lumber River State Park in Lumberton, North Carolina, on April 27, 2024. Miller's body was found submerged in the river by trees about 100 feet from the bullet casings by a kayaker, who notified police, the report said. Police also were given a black bag with Miller's ID and money that was found by a person on the bank of the river. The death of Miller, who was married to John-Paul Miller, pastor of Solid Rock Church in Market Common in Myrtle Beach at the time, has received national attention and has been reviewed and analyzed by family, friends and online. During the investigation of Mica Miller's death, it was revealed that Miller and her estranged husband had been separated and were involved in the legal system. Miller suffered from mental health issues and alluded to abuse in her marriage, which she documented on her Facebook page and in documents. John-Paul Miller has denied that he has abused his wife. Her death has been the basis for #justiceforMica to bring awareness to domestic violence. Her family also is in a legal battle with John-Paul Miller over her belongings. The Robeson County Sheriff's Department ruled Mica Miller's death a suicide. According to a Facebook post Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the North Carolina law enforcement agency said the decision was based on surveillance footage, interviews, physical evidence and the examination of the North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office. The post said Robeson County E911 Communications Center received a 911 call from a female, who was later identified as Mica Miller, who asked the dispatcher if her phone could be located because she was going to kill herself and wanted her family to be able to find her body. The medical examiner's report said that family members had tried to call and text Miller on the day of her death without success. Investigators located a gun case in the passenger seat of the vehicle and a box of ammunition in the center console. Investigators also found a receipt for the handgun from a pawn shop and a receipt from a convenience store in the vehicle. Both receipts were dated for same day of Miller's death, April 27, 2024. Read more at: https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article289515452.html#storylink=cpy      

Members of the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina recently visited the state legislature to push for a House bill that would grant them formal state recognition as an American Indian tribe. They've been fighting for the benefits provided to other tribes for decades, and the history of conflict stretches back centuries to the 1700s war between Tuscarora ancestors and British colonists. House Speaker Tim Moore says the recognition bill is unlikely to move forward, in part due to opposition from the Lumbee Tribe, the Tuscarora Nation's neighbors in Robeson County. To learn more about the Tuscarora Indians and their push for state recognition, WUNC's Colin Campbell spoke with Rahnàwakęw Donnie McDowell, the Tuscaroras' public relations officer. 

Family searches for answers after death of South Carolina Pastor's wife #MicaMiller #JohnPaulMiller Buy Bill a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/policeoffty Deep inside Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina, after an extensive hike and through a stretch of knee-deep water is the desolate backcountry where authorities say Mica Miller took her own life. However, Mica Miller's family says her death doesn't add up, especially since her body was discovered approximately 40 meters from where her belongings were left. In fact, her family believes her death may have been staged to look like a suicide. ‘If I end up with a bullet in my head, it was JP': Mica Miller to family Was Mica Miller's death ‘staged' as suicide? “I believe that it was all staged. I believe that the whole thing was premeditated,” Mica Miller's father, Michael Francis believes. (News Nation) To get to the location where Mica Miller's body was discovered, her family had to walk down two separate trails, walk through knee-deep water and climb through mud, trees and fallen debris. “The theory of suicide does not add up to me. You're telling me her body floated all the way down this stagnant water?” Mica Miller's sister Sierra Francis said.    

Today we unravel the complexities of the Mica Miller case with the help of Kylynn Olena, a vigilant truth-seeker who updates her social media audiences each night about the puzzling disappearance and death of the pastor's wife.  With the FBI, reporters, and TikTok sleuths piecing together the facts and the rumours, we scrutinize the information released by law enforcement, and the timeline of Mica's troubled marriage to church pastor John-Paul Miller, of the wealthy Solid Rock Ministries. We examine the suspicions that surround the official cause of her death in a remote park in North Carolina, 86 miles from the church in Myrtle Beach, S.C.  Our guest, Kylynn, is known for her live TikTok sessions, highlighting the increasingly influential role of social media in raising potential miscarriages of justice. STORIES:00:00 - Start00:11 - Introducing Kylynn, and how she began her investigations01:37 - Mica and John-Paul Miller06:25 - The Solid Rock Ministries, and Mica's involvement07:55 - John-Paul's controversial sermons and his wife's mental health 10:05 - Fundraising activities, and claims of misappropriation11:29 - Evidence of abuse surrounding Mica and John-Paul13:58 - "She was condemned for reaching out for help"14:29 - How Mica's body is discovered 16:00 - The 911 call, and keeping her "on the line". A fisherman hears a gunshot18:12 - John-Paul Miller's alibi 18:55 - John-Paul announces Mica's death in church 21:10 - The FBI's involvement in a multi-state case 22:30 - The texts the waitress allegedly received from John-Paul23:20 - The cremation and a "strange" obituary25:58 - "The whole case is terrifying" 30:28 - The importance of medical Power of Attorney32:50 - The theory about Artificial Intelligence in the case38:00 - The construction of the new church38:45 - "Not representing The Lord's Word"41:37 - Where to find Kylynn

Dr. Chaps reports that the United Methodist Church General Conference has advanced a measure meant to allow different regions of the global denomination to determine their own standards on LGBT issues. At the Thursday plenary session of the General Conference, delegates voted 586-164 in favor of a petition for an amendment to the UMC's constitution allowing for regionalization. There's a big battle over prayer in Lumberton, North Carolina. The school board in Robeson County always opens their meetings with a word of prayer. It was a prayer delivered by board member Henry Brewer that triggered some local atheists. Dr. Harper asks the tough questions at the State Department. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2024, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

As family and friends hold a beachside service for Mica Miller, John Paul Miller delivers a eulogy for his estranged wife at Solid Rock at Market Common. Miller seems to cry as he talks about how he tried to raise Mica from the dead. He claims he laid down with his wife about 4 times and when he took a dog tag necklace Mica had given him to the mall to get it fixed, he saw a woman wearing "Mica's dress" with the same tattoo and hair style, he calls out "Mica!" but it was her sister, thought he raised Mica from the dead.  Since the first days of the investigation into Miller's death, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office has been in contact with the FBI and the United States Attorney's Office for assistance. Based on information gathered during the investigation and jurisdiction reasons, the Sheriff's office has now requested assistance from both agencies. Mica Miller's body is found in Robeson County, North Carolina, but Mica lives in South Carolina and purchases the gun near her home in Myrtle beach.    Joining Nancy Grace today:  Sierra Francis - Sister of Mica MillerRegina Ward - Mica's Sister's attorney / Attorney for Sierra Francis - Regina Ward Law Firm Allicia  Young -  Mica and John-Paul Miller's former friend Traci Brown -  Body language expert, Author: “How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft”, www.BodyLanguageTrainer.com, Twitter: @Tracibrown37   Brian Foley - Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney - Former Chief Prosecutor in Harris County, (Houston) Texas, Author: “What prosecutors don't tell you” (not yet published) www.brianfoleylaw.com, Instagram @brianfoleylawpllc Youtube - @brianfoleylawyer Twitter @brianpllc   Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst www.drbethanymarshall.com/, Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive, appearing in the new show “Paris in Love” on Peacock   Kayla Brantley - Reporter-At-Large for DailyMail.com, Twitter: @_KaylaBrantley, Instagram: @KaylaBrantley       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top headlines for Thursday, May 9, 2024In this episode, we discuss the Southern Baptist congregations' remarkable achievements in 2023, noting an upswing in baptisms, worship attendance, and small group participation, alongside a deceleration in membership decline. Then, we explore the Boy Scouts of America's transformative decision to rebrand as “Scouting America,” a move aimed at embracing gender inclusivity within their ranks.In more somber news, we reflect on the Robeson County sheriff's office's report from North Carolina, which provided conclusive evidence regarding the tragic demise of Mica Miller. Lastly, we celebrate a faith-based film's success as it breaks into Netflix's global top 10, signaling a renewed interest in spiritual cinema.Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsSBC baptisms near pre-pandemic levels as attendance surges | Church & Ministries NewsBoy Scouts changing name to gender-inclusive 'Scouting America' | U.S. NewsFlorida school pulls Christian club after atheist group complains | Education NewsChicago Teachers Union wants $50B for pay hikes, free abortions | Education NewsMIT drops DEI diversity statements for faculty hiring | Education NewsMica Miller bought gun, told police ‘I'm about to kill myself' | U.S. NewsMississippi high court: Private schools eligible for public funds | Politics NewsPro-life movie 'Lifemark' makes it into Netflix Global Top 10 | Entertainment News

Mica Miller purchasing a gun, why did she do it? Police on Tuesday released more information on the death of Mica Miller, the wife of a South Carolina pastor whose body was found in the water at Lumber River State Park late last month. Miller, 30, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Robeson County medical examiner Dr. Richard Johnson told local news station WPDE-TV on Monday. She was found dead at the North Carolina park on April 27. Two incident reports from March 11 detail Miller's statements about a man following and harassing her, and deflating her car tires. She reported hearing a pop and saw metal protruding from her tire, according to one report. The metal was a tire deflation device, Horry County police in South Carolina said. Miller provided a name—which was redacted in the report—of someone who she believed was responsible, WPDE reported. But police said there was insufficient evidence to prove he placed the device.      

In this episode, we focus on the Chief Justice's Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts, which released its Final Report in November 2023. Podcast guests on this episode include Task Force members: Seth Banks, elected District Attorney for Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey counties; Judge Angelica McIntyre, Chief District Court Judge for Robeson County; and Judge Mario Perez, District Court Judge for Pitt County. This episode is hosted by Mike Silver, Training and Services Director for the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts."This idea of ACEs and being trauma-informed in our courtrooms is a novel concept ... it hasn't really been (holistically) applied anywhere else in this country," said D.A. Banks on the podcast. "This Task Force was really at the cutting edge and I'm thankful for the leadership for pointing us in that direction."The term "ACEs" refers to "adverse childhood experiences" and "adverse community environments." The Task Force's mission is to understand the impact of ACEs on children and develop strategies for addressing adverse childhood experiences within our court system.

The animal tranquilizer xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is finding its way into opioid supplies and wreaking havoc all over the country. It's rotting people's flesh, leading to amputations and complicating drug treatment. WSJ's Julie Wernau takes us to Robeson County, N.C., the new “ground zero” for xylazine addiction. Further Reading: - Flesh-Rotting ‘Tranq' Undermines Fight Against Fentanyl  - Recovering From Drug Addiction Was Hard. Tranq Made It Worse.  - Nurses Make House Calls to Treat ‘Tranq' Wounds for Users at Society's Edge  Further Listening: - Why Some Opioid Victims Are Challenging Purdue's Settlement  - How a Drug Maker Plans to Cut Off Money for Opioid Victims   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is the fourth installment in our Main Street NC series from the WUNC Politics Podcast.The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is based in the small town of Pembroke, and this corner of Robeson County has one of the highest concentrations of American Indians in the state. The Lumbee Tribe is also a considerable political force across Robeson – and it's had to fight hard throughout its history to gain that political power. In recent years, many Lumbees have helped shift Robeson County politically from a place with a reliable majority for the Democratic Party to a county that largely supports Republicans. To understand why, WUNC spoke with N.C. Rep. Jarrod Lowery, a Republican who is the state's only American Indian legislator. Lowery discusses how the push for Lumbee federal recognition in Congress and political parties' shifting presence in Robeson County played a part in the change.

There is a nationwide epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women in the United States and Canada. Mountain Murders examines the cases of three murdered indigenous women in Lumberton, NC. Christina Bennett, Rhonda Jones, and Megan Oxendine were all found deceased within a few blocks of one another in 2017. However, Lumberton's missing and murdered women extend farther back in time with little information available. There are significant issues within law enforcement agencies as well as violent crime in the community, creating an unsafe atmosphere for these women. While some speculate a serial killer has been preying on native women, others suggest it is indicative of a more significant issue in Robeson County, which has been listed as having the most violent crime in the state of North Carolina.Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast

Today, “Post Reports” goes back to school, to the cafeteria, where something has changed. Reporters Lenny Bernstein and Lauren Weber bring us the backstory of how ultra-processed foods ended up on lunch trays, amid growing concerns about child nutrition.When students in Robeson County, N.C., returned to school this fall, a new choice appeared on the lunch line: Lunchables. Kraft Heinz reformulated the grocery-store favorite so it would meet school nutrition requirements — and now, school districts across the country are deciding whether to buy in.For many health experts, the availability of Lunchables and other processed foods in schools runs counter to the effort started over a decade ago by former first lady Michelle Obama, to overhaul school lunch diets amid sharp rises in childhood obesity and other chronic health problems. So what happened? Today on “Post Reports,” we venture into a cafeteria, a food trade show and dig behind the scenes — into the history of Lunchables itself — to find answers. Subscribe to The Washington Post via Apple Podcasts at this link. Read more:How Lunchables ended up on school lunch trays.Many of today's unhealthy foods were brought to you by Big Tobacco.Why many ultra-processed foods are unhealthy.USDA announces rigorous new school nutrition standards.Subscribe to The Washington Post via Apple Podcasts at this link. A previous version of this podcast included a slogan for Otis Spunkmeyer and misattributed it to C.H. Guenther & Son. The audio has been corrected.

UFOs have been in headlines this year, but it certainly isn't the first time. Join us for a deep-dive discussion of a major UFO flap in Robeson County, NC, nearly a half-century ago! Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

Rep. Jarrod Lowery loves Robeson County.  It's where his Lumbee people have lived for thousands of years, it's where he grew up, and it's where he met his wife and is raising a family.   The freshman Republican talks about life in his home county and how he's been working for most of his life to improve it, honor and celebrate it, and now represent it in the General Assembly. Skye and Brian also cover the veto overrides, a resolution supporting Israel gets political, redistricting votes scheduled, an adjournment announcement, campaign announcements, #TOTW, and more.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.   

After reading millions of books to four-year-olds, Mrs. Diane Blue Brooks Britt finally put her own words on paper. She's a retired Pre-K teacher. One of thirteen children, Diane was raised on a farm in Robeson County. She loved telling bedtime stories to her grandchildren, Annabelle and Henry. Now, she's happy you'll met Simon the Snake and his friends on March 7th, 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support

As NC Newsline investigative reporter Lisa Sorg has been detailing in a new series of special reports, the county of 100,000-plus residents – most of whom are poor and/or people of color – is literally inundated with mind-boggling quantities of toxic chemicals and animal waste. What's more, as we learned in a conversation with Sorg, […] The post Reporter Lisa Sorg discusses her new special series on Robeson County's environmental plight appeared first on NC Newsline.

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This episode of All Things Judicial features an interview with Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Trey Allen. With Associate Justice Richard Dietz, Allen is one of the two newest members on the Court having been elected in November 2022. On this podcast episode, listeners will get to know Allen who shares about his Robeson County upbringing, educational and professional experiences, and his outlook on his new job of serving as a supreme court justice.  "A lot of thought and a lot of effort is required to be a good justice on our Court," said Allen on the podcast. "I try to bring a sense of my own fallibility, a determination to get it right, and a strong work ethic to the job."

Join us as we chat with Dr. Tracy Vargas, Assistant Professor in our Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Dr. Vargas is a 2023 recipient UNC Pembroke Outstanding Teaching Award, and it is easy to see why after our conversation. A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Dr. Vargas attended University of Pittsburg, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She then earned her Master of Arts Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Ph.D from Syracuse University, where she began the research discussed in this episode.  Since arriving at UNC Pembroke, Dr. Vargas has continued her research and teaching activities surrounding the sociology of work, specifically to do with dollar stores. Join us as we discuss this fascinating topic with Dr. Vargas, and hear how UNCP students are advancing research through their participation in service-learning projects, and finding their voice as scholars, using their lived experience to advance knowledge of work and society.  More information on the UNCP REACH Program, which pairs students with faculty research mentors, may be found at this link. Follow the UNCP Criminal Justice Club and the UNCP Sociology Club on Instagram and stay up on their activities.  Learn about the important work of UNCP Criminal Justice alum Virginia Locklear, Executive Director of the Rape Crisis Center of Robeson County, by visiting their website, which includes information about services and programs and how each of us can provide support.  Find the episode transcript here Follow UNCP's College of Arts and Sciences on Facebook, Twitter@uncpcas and Instagram@uncpcas

Join us for Part 2 of the James Jordan story. We will uncover the history of racism and political unrest that existed in Robeson County. M.D. dives head first into the case of Daniel and Larry. Later we discuss the theories that exist surrounding this prolific case. Grab wine, coffee or a better option water ! We will have you locked in for a full hour for a case that will leave you with more questions than answers. Make sure you vote in this weeks poll! We want to hear from you!! Want More From Murder In The Black: Be sure to catch up with us on Instagram for Story Time with Steph on IG and TikTok: @murderintheblack Join Our Facebook Fan Group @murderintheblackthepodcast Case Suggestions? Please email us @murderintheblackthepodcast36@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murderintheblack/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murderintheblack/support

Thirty-five years ago two men walked into a Robeson County newspaper with sawed off shotguns, chained the doors and demanded to speak to the governor. During the 10-hour ordeal, WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy spoke to one of the men live on the air. Documentary photographer Jay Jennings covered the story that day, and remembers a “surreal” day and story.

The Battle of Hayes Pond in 1958 wasn't much of a battle. But it was a major victory in the effort to stop the momentum of the Ku Klux Klan in the South. Today on Native America Calling, on the 65th anniversary of the night members of the Lumbee tribe showed up in force to stop a KKK rally in Robeson County, we'll revisit the event and how it continues to be a source of strength and pride for a tribe as it struggles for federal recognition with Dr. Lawrence Locklear (Lumbee), director of the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity and adjunct associate professor in the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Dr. Ryan Emanuel (Lumbee), associate professor at Duke University; Chelsea Barnes (Lumbee), attorney and senior associate at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; and Tammy Maynor (Lumbee), Director of Governmental Affairs for the Lumbee Tribe.

Interview by Haze https://www.instagram.com/mike_tall Recently we sat down with North Carolina rapper Draco Den for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about doing a lot of shows & performances, repping Robeson County, violence in his area, always being an entertainer, starting to rap when he was 5 years old, jumping off the porch when he was 10, getting kicked out of his house when he was 11, getting locked up when he was 16, graduating from high school, losing a lot of close friends, being versatile in his music, the music scene in Lumberton, wanting to move to Atlanta, the challenges of being a new artist in the game, the inspiration fo this single “All Dead”, his previous project ‘On The Grind', his next project, goals for 2022, advice for the youth, and much more!

A 43-year-old guy was arrested after he robbed a bank and demanded money on his pay stub. Fayetteville Police were called to the PNC Bank on Ramsey Street at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. Fayetteville Police say Dennis Wayne Price Jr. slipped a teller a message scribbled on his pay stub. The teller "refused" Price's request after reading the note, but Price "demanded the money," so the teller "put an undisclosed amount of cash in the envelope." Price fled the bank in a "unauthorized" Toyota Camry. Prior to coming to PNC Bank, Price allegedly went to the Lumbee Guaranty Bank and passed a note at the drive-thru lane, where he requested money. The teller reportedly refused, and he left. Robeson County, North Carolina State Police pulled over Price. He was arrested peacefully. WBTW-TV reported that Price was being jailed on $250,000 bond in Robeson County.If you like TRUE CRIME TODAY - Be sure to search and subscribe wherever you download podcasts! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-a-true-crime-podcast/id1504280230?uo=4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0GYshi6nJCf3O0aKEBTOPs Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online-2/dark-side-of-wikipedia-true-crime-disturbing-stories iHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-Tru-60800715 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/565dc51b-d214-4fab-b38b-ae7c723cb79a/Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-True-Crime-Dark-History Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMDEyNjAucnNz Or Search "True Crime Today" for the best in True Crime ANYWHERE you get podcasts! Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/truecrimetoday

Sen. Kirk deViere joins Skye and Brian for this special edition of the podcast to unpack the mid-term elections in North Carolina, including the races for U.S. Senate, Congress, the Courts, and the NC General Assembly.   The Democrat from Fayetteville, who was ousted in a Democratic primary this past spring for his moderate voting record, also talks about the need for both political parties to welcome middle-of-the-road legislators in their ranks. Plus, Skye and Brian spent Election Day in Robeson County with Sen. Danny Earl Britt, Tweet of the Week, and more.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, and the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.   

We are delighted to share our latest podcast episode “Hydrogeologists and the Science of Groundwater” with UNCP Assistant Professor of Geology, Dr. Madan Maharjan. This episode showcases Dr. Maharjan's research in the field of Hydrogeology, which studies the movement of groundwater across our landscape. We discussed his work monitoring well water on campus and across Robeson County, and how water interacts with our environment over time. Dr. Maharjan is a native of Nepal, and has been teaching at UNCP for three years. His research interests are in surface and groundwater interactions, heat transport, and variations in water quality and quantity. A graduate of Tribhuvan University in Nepal, Dr. Maharjan earned his Master of Science in Hydrogeology at Kent State University, and his Ph. D in Hydrogeology from West Virginia University. He is primary author of several publications and presentations, and the recipient of multiple grants supporting water research, including the current work with Robeson County discussed in this episode.  Listen as we learn about the important work Dr. Maharjan and his students are doing to ensure that safe, clean water is available to the campus and across the county. Find the episode transcript here Follow us on Facebook, Twitter@uncpcas and Instagram@uncpcas

Sharletha Maynor was a 36 year old Lumbee woman from Robeson County, North Carolina. She was young, beautiful, and had three children until one day in March 2007 Sharletha just vanished.

In my mind, there are two major atrocities at the historical roots of our nation that created legacies with which we are still dealing to this day. One was the enslavement of African peoples and, after slavery was brought to an end, the subsequent segregation and continued oppression of black people through the Jim Crow laws. The other was the displacement, genocide, and forced assimilation of the Americas's indigenous peoples--the Native American/American Indian peoples. A good deal of justifiable attention has been given to understanding and addressing racism directed toward black Americans. Not enough attention has been given to understanding and addressing racism directed at American Indians/Native Americans/Indigenous peoples. In order to take my own steps at correction of my own behavior, I am delighted to welcome as my guest for this episode Lena Epps Brooker. Lena is a Lumbee/High Plains (Sappony)/Cherokee who has written an important memoir of her school years during the time of Jim Crow in the South, titled Hot Dogs on the Road: An American Indian Girls's on Growing Up Brown in a Black and Whiter World. Lena's immediate family was her father, Frank Howard Epps, her mother, Grace Smith Epps and her two younger brothers, Franklin and Cameron Epps. She grew up on the grounds of the Magnolia School in the Saddletree Community of Robeson County, North Carolina. Her father was the principal of the school and her mother was supervisor of Indian Schools for the Robeson County Board of Education. In 1962, Lena was the first American Indian and person of color to graduate from Meredith College, an all-women's Baptist college in Raleigh, North Carolina. Of the things Lena has done in her career, she was an elementary school teacher in Charlotte, served in administrative positions with NC State government, including the NC Commission of Indian Affairs, diversity and community relations director for The Women's Center in Raleigh, and diversity management consultant for corporate headquarters of a multi-state bank in Raleigh. As a volunteer was a certified lay minister with the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church serving Weaverville United Methodist Church. In her 25+ years of living in Raleigh, Lena was active in community affairs including serving on the City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission, the Raleigh-Wake County Arts Council, Triangle Native American Society, NC ACLU Board of Directors, the NC Council on the Status of Women. Lena's late husband of 53 years was Jim Brooker with whom she had two daughters, Lora Brooker and Lindsey Brooks. In this episode, in giving us guidance in things we can do to help make changes, Lena especially advises reading books written by her peoples. Among those include the following: The Only Land I Know: A History of the Lumbee Indians, by Adolph L. Dial and David Eliades Lumbee Indians in the Jim Crow South: Race, Identity, and the Making of a Nation, and The Lumbee Indians: An American Struggle, by Malinda Maynor Lowery Strong Like Rhonda: Exploring Female Power in the Lumbee Tribe, and Poems and Hollers from a Candy Apple Indian, by Dana Lowery Ramseur Upon Her Shoulders: Southeastern Native Women Share Their Stories of Justice, Spirit, and Community, by Mary Ann Jacobs, Cherry Maynor Beasley, and Ulrike Wiehaus The intro and outro music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project.

Kim was a young Lumbee girl with her whole life ahead of her. This week we discuss Kim's life and the issue of domestic violence in Robeson County, NC.

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Aminah Ghaffar, candidate for District 47 of the North Carolina House of Representatives. We talk about her experiences growing up in Pembroke, her advocacy work on a broad range of issues, and how she plans to build on those experiences in the N.C. House. We also catch up on the latest political news in North Carolina!Learn More About Aminah Ghaffar:Website: www.aminahghaffar.comFacebook: @AminahGhaffarforNCHouse47Instagram: @aminah4ncTikTok: @mimi4nchouse47Twitter: @Aminah4NCNorth Carolina State Board of Elections:Absentee Ballot Portal: Click HerePreregistering to Vote: Click HereCarolina Forward:Legislative SlateJustice SlateContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue was arguably the most powerful political leader in North Carolina from 1991 to 1994 when he served as NC Speaker of the House, the first black leader of either chamber in the General Assembly.   The Wake County attorney talks about growing up on a farm in Robeson County, his college years as a math major, his decision to pursue a law degree, and how his storied political career began.   Skye and Brian also rundown another news filled week, including Congressman Madison Cawthorn's latest blunder, a car manufacturing company selects North Carolina, a legislative committee meeting featuring nurses versus doctors, and Skye has big personal news to share.  The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, and the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.       

We all have some stress at the holidays, but nobody more than families with murdered or missing loved ones. This December, I'm going to share with you what I'm calling the 12 Cases of Christmas - unsolved homicides and disappearances that haven't gotten enough attention to get solved. I think that, together, we can change that. This week, all three of our cases come from the same county in North Carolina. I will warn you right now - this episode will make you sad, and make you want to go kick some butt. At the end of the episode I'll share some small action steps that you can take to make a significant impact. Sitting along the South Carolina border, in the swamps of southeastern North Carolina, Robeson County has a population of over 100,000 people. You can get to the beach in an hour and a half, or the mountains in about 3 hours. You can visit the Museum of the Southeast American Indian to learn about tribal Lumbee Indian life. With more than 55,000 members, it is the largest Native population east of the Mississippi River. Even with all of its natural beauty and historic significance, there's a dark side to the area. When I approached the FaceBook group Shattering the Silence for permission to post a link to this episode, I was overwhelmed by the number of people who responded that they had a murdered or missing loved one from Robeson County. The problem goes much deeper than the three cases featured in today's episode. Please check out the links below for more information on the problem. If you have any information on any Robeson county homicide or missing person's case, you can contact the FBI at 704-672-6100, or the Robeson County Sheriff's Office at 910-671-3100. Article from spectrumlocalnews.com Robeson no longer tops North Carolina crime stats "There's a sickness in Robeson" New evidence article Scalawag Magazine article themurdersquad.com article Inside Edition story on YouTube Shattering the Silence FaceBook group Red Justice podcast Visit my website and join my email list Visit my podcast swag store!

On Church Daze, we aim to explore the intersections of faith and culture from a variety of perspectives. Particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, and when we talk about issues and experiences that we haven't gone through personally, we try to make sure that we bring in someone who has those experiences. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are honored to have Victoria Chavis, a member of the Lumbee Tribe. Victoria discusses her experiences as a Native American, how Western Christianity has treated people of Native decent, and what Western Christianity can learn from Indigenous worldviews. Guest bio: Victoria is a citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and grew up in Robeson County, NC. She currently works as a higher education professional and is pursuing her doctorate degree in Higher Education, Opportunity, Equity, and Justice from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Some of her favorite bible verses are Deuteronomy 29:29, Jeremiah 17:9, and Romans 8:32

Two black teenagers in North Carolina, Henry McCollum and Leon Brown, spent three decades in prison for a crime they did not commit - after police officers forced them to falsely confess. In this episode, we’ll follow a team of Hogan Lovells trial lawyers passionately committed to righting an egregious wrong. Their dedication resulted in the largest wrongful-conviction verdict in American history. This is the case of Gilliam and Tarlton v. Robeson County et al.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody in Robeson County, NC was surprised about there being another murder in their neck of the woods. Things like that just seemed to happen there. In a place where armed gunmen took over the local newspaper and a political candidate was murdered on the eve of an election, nothing was out of the question. Often dubbed one of the most dangerous places in America, Robeson County, NC earned its reputation through decades of racial tension and police corruption that still haunt the community today. In this episode, we question whether the deep history of racism and corruption in Robeson County, NC could result in a fair trial for Daniel Andre Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Maynor and Susie Oxendine were two indigenous women living in Robeson County, North Carolina. Two mothers whose deaths were sudden, tragic, and deeply mysterious. What happened to them and why are their cases left with more questions than answers? This is The Red Justice Project. 

April 18, 2017, a day that will forever be etched into the minds of the families of Rhonda Jones, Kristin Bennett, and the lives of many folks in Robeson County. April 18, 2017, the day two women's lives came to a brutal end. 4 years later we are here to tell you their names, to tell you their story, and to seek the truth. 

James Jordan, the father of basketball legend Michael Jordan, was found tragically murdered in the middle of swamp just days after his 57th birthday in 1993. There were many mysterious circumstances surrounding his death, but the investigation and trial were deemed a success, resulting in the conviction of two teenage boys. But why does one of the convicted still proclaim his innocence almost 30 years later? We are joined by award-winning director and producer of the soon to be released docu-series Moment of Truth, Matthew Perniciaro. The five-part series uses never-before-seen archive footage to tell the story behind the murder of James Jordan. It also tackles police corruption in Robeson County, North Carolina, and how that may have influenced the murder investigation. Matthew aims to give us insights into how Michael dealt with his father's death, and what made this crime so hard to solve. He explains what motivated him to make Moment of Truth, and the challenges he faced along the way. Moment of Truth premieres on IMDb TV, Amazon's premium free streaming service, on April 2nd. “Despite the fact that we think we've made so much progress as a society and as a culture, this just shows how far we still have to go.” - Matthew Perniciaro Time Stamps: 00:09 - The trailer for Moment of Truth. 03:15 - When and where the docu-series will be released. 04:10 - What the series is about. 06:41 - Who James Jordan was and how supportive he was of his kids. 08:48 - The mysteries surrounding James's whereabouts before his death. 10:15 - The cross-county search and the difficulties with identifying his body. 11:43 - The acceptance of the suspects' guilt at the time. 14:21 - How Michael Jordan was affected by his father's death. 15:52 - Why Michael and his family didn't want to do an interview for the film. 18:10 - The history of police corruption in Robeson County, NC. 25:04 - The public disbelief surrounding the narrative of the case. 32:57 - The issues with the police interrogations of the suspects. 37:24 - How the idea to make the docu-series came about. 40:57 - How Covid disrupted the filming process. 45:24 - What Matthew's experiences were in directing the series. 48:05 - The difference between being a producer and an executive producer. 50:45 - What Matthew's goals are when he chooses which films to produce. 57:17 - The different projects he is now working on.   Resources: Moment of Truth (2021) Disclosure (1994) The Truffle Hunters (2020) The Fight (2020) Bow and Arrow Entertainment Sundance Film Festival Alamo Pictures Connect with Matthew Perniciaro:LinkedIn Connect with Factual America: Facebook Instagram Twitter   Connect with Matthew Sherwood: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter   More From Factual America:MLK/FBI: America on a Collision Course Air Jordan: A Cultural Phenomenon Gun Violence and Mass Shooting in America The Hart Family Tragedy

In the early 2000s Lisa and Michelle were two women found naked, beaten, and left for dead in Lumberton, North Carolina. The details of their cases are horrific and still remain unsolved. Tune in for more details as we continue to look into several murders and disappearances of women in Robeson County, North Carolina. For more information visit: redjusticepodcast.com 

How much heartbreak can one family endure in Robeson County? This episode explores generational trauma and tragedy for one Lumbee family. 

We continue our Julian Pierce episode with the details of his murder and the continued corruption In rural Robeson County, North Carolina.