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In Episode 6, Lisa and Kyle talk about State of Texas v. Rodney Reed, including Reed's state court litigation seeking DNA testing, the agreed DNA testing outside Chapter 64 and the results and Reed's federal challenge to the state court DNA procedures, which included U.S. Supreme Court opinion that returned Reed's challenge to Texas' DNA testing statute to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. They also talked about what that development really means and the DNA evidence underlying Reed's conviction for the murder of Stacey Stites.

Rodney Reed has been on death row since 1998 for the killing of a 19-year-old woman named Stacey Stites. Although Texas prosecutors said the case was open and shut, Reed has consistently maintained his innocence. Over the years, dozens of witnesses have come forward with evidence that undermines the state's case, casting serious doubt on whether Reed is actually guilty. But Texas has refused to conduct DNA testing that could put lingering questions to rest. This week on Dissent, host Jordan Smith is joined by Intercept senior writer Liliana Segura to discuss the Supreme Court's review of the case. Segura was in Washington, D.C., for the oral arguments, which focused on whether the statute of limitations for DNA testing has run out. Although it may seem like a straightforward question, it's anything but — and the court's decision could have life-or-death consequences for defendants seeking to prove their innocence. join.theintercept.com/donate/now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey försvinner på väg till jobbet och hittas mördad. Och först tror alla att det var en och sen verkar det vara en annan men den första är ändå på death row så ah. En jävla röra.Tw: allt som vanligt, men mkt sexuellt våld i synnerhet See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Part 4 of 5. In 1998, policeman Jimmy Fennell, Jr quit his job in Giddings, Texas after getting new work in Georgetown. Tragically, Fennell's fiance, Stacey Stites, had been killed in 1996 and, perhaps, many thought the man was coming to a new city as final step in moving forward with his life. Fennell certainly did move forward behaving as he had at his old department. Though far from the only allegations of misconduct against him, Fennell came under fire in 2007 for kidnapping and raping an incredibly vulnerable young woman. Though the charges were about as watered-down as they could be, the policeman went to prison for 10 years. But in 2002, when Rachel Cooke disappeared, Jimmy Fennel was an active patrolman in Georgetown, Texas. Considering his past, and the possibility that he is actually responsible for his fiancé's murder in 1996, is it possible he could be responsible for Rachel's disappearance? If you have any information about the disappearance of Rachel Louise Cooke, please contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at (512) 948-2911 or their cold case tip line at (512) 943-5204.If you are able, please donate to help our friend Arlene hire a private investigator to find the killer of her uncle and best friend, Leon Laureles, at gofundme.com/f/leon-laureles-private-detective-and-memorialPlease consider donating to the Fort Worth Cold Case Support Group at fwpdcoldcasesupport.orgYou can donate to law enforcement investigations that need funding or upload your DNA into a database used only for law enforcement investigations at DNAsolves.comIf you don't have DNA data from a consumer testing site, you can get a kit at connect.DNAsolves.comYou can support gone cold and listen ad-free at patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by using @gonecoldpodcast and on YouTube at: youtube.com/c/gonecoldpodcast#WhereIsRachelCooke #JusticeForRachelCooke #Georgetown #GeorgetownTX #WilliamsonCountyTX #Texas #TX #GoneCold #GoneColdPodcast #TexasTrueCrime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #ColdCase #UnsolvedMysteries #MissingPerson #Missing #Vanished #Disappeared

This week we are diving into Part 2 of the Stacey Stites murder and conviction of Rodney Reed. In this episode we talk about both men pointing the finger at one another in this case, the trial, the hearings that followed, the appeals, and where the case stands in 2022. Do the Courts have the right man behind bars, or do they have the wrong guy? Edge of the Lake Vineyard never disappoints! This week we are sipping on Barbera, This delicious blend of Barbera and Petite Verdot is a must try wine, especially pairing it with Chris's famous spaghetti and a few extra side dishes that are mouthwatering!If you want to support the show you can join us on Patreon and score goodies, bonus episodes, and more to come!https://www.patreon.com/texaswineandtruecrime?fan_landing=true

This week we dive into Part 1 of the murder of Stacey Stites. Stacey was 19-years old and had her whole life ahead of her. Her body is found in Bastrop County, approximately 15 minutes from her home. Rodney Reed's DNA was found on Stacey. In 1998, he was convicted of her murder and sentenced to death. He has always maintained his innocence. Millions of people have signed petitions and the Innocence Project picked up Rodney's case in 2012, all whom believe he has been wrongfully convicted. They are pointing the finger at Stacey's then fiancee Jimmy Fennell, an ex-cop from Giddings, TX. He was living with Stacey at the time of her death, and was the last one to see her alive. Guilty or Innocent, you be the judge. If you want to support the show you can join us on Patreon where you will be spoiled with goodies and bonus episodes! Just click here, choose a level, and get in where you fit in!https://www.patreon.com/texaswineandtruecrime?fan_landing=true

TRIGGER WARNINGOn April 23rd, 1996 - Stacey Stites was found dead in a rural area of Bastrop, Texas. Two years later, Rodney Reed is convicted of her abduction, rape, and murder. But what if there's more to the story?This is a story of domestic abuse, racial discrimination, and how the power of being a police officer can help you get away with murder.Update on Rodney's case: https://innocenceproject.org/rodney-reed-whats-next-2021-hearing-innocence-evidence/Sign Rodney's petition!: https://www.freerodneyreed.com/

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped, strangled and her body was dumped on the side of a country road in Bastrop, Texas. Police theorized that Stacey was abducted at around 3:00 a.m. while on her way to the H.E.B. store in Bastrop, where she worked an early morning shift in the produce department. The truck she was driving was found abandoned at Bastrop High School, which was 35 miles from the apartment in Giddings that she shared with her future husband, Jimmy Fennell. In March, 1997, DNA results from Stacey's body linked Rodney Reed to her murder. Initially, Reed denied knowing Stacey. Later, he claimed to have had a secret relationship with her. That defense proved ineffective at trial and Reed was convicted and sentenced to death in May, 1998. Reed's direct appeal and numerous state and federal writs have been unsuccessful. Join Lisa O'Brien on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Central for a look at the myths circulated in the media about the case and the improbable scenario of a law enforcement cover-up to protect Jimmy Fennell. She'll be joined by guests, including a member of Bastrop law enforcement.

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped, strangled and her body was dumped on the side of a country road in Bastrop, Texas. Police theorized that Stacey was abducted at around 3:00 a.m. while on her way to the H.E.B. store in Bastrop, where she worked an early morning shift in the produce department. The truck she was driving was found abandoned at Bastrop High School, which was 35 miles from the apartment in Giddings that she shared with her future husband, Jimmy Fennell. In March, 1997, DNA results from Ms. Stites' body linked Rodney Reed to the murder. Initially, Reed claimed not to know Stacey. Later, he claimed to have had a secret relationship with her. That defense proved ineffective at trial and Reed was convicted and sentenced to death in May, 1998. Reed's direct appeal and numerous state and federal writs have been unsuccessful. Join Lisa O'Brien and Michael Carnahan on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Central for a re-cap of the evidentiary hearing held in July to develop some of Reed's claims in his 10th state post-conviction writ. We'll be joined guests, including two people who attended the hearings.

The Rolling Stones reschedule their pandemic-upended Austin date and tickets are on sale now. Local doctors call the incoming COVID wave - in the presence of widely-available vaccines - "astonishing and disheartening" and encourage the hesitant to reconsider, as they now make up 99% of all COVID deaths since February. Any modification of behavior will be up to individual Texans to adopt - Governor Greg Abbott has nixed the idea of any future masking orders. Two City-run COVID testing sites are re-opening. The University of Texas joins arch-rival OU in considering a jump from the Big 12 to the SEC - allegedly. The Rodney Reed appeal hearing sees explosive testimony challenging the relationship between Reed and murder victim Stacey Stites and the timeline of the crime itself. Austin is to join Miami as an initial test market for driverless Lyft cars. Capitol Metro is considering plans to dig a tunnel beneath Lady Bird Lake. Austin drops from #6 to #7 in an annual ranking of North American tech cities. And Leon Bridges is also coming to town, at Stubb's on September 12.

Heather Campbell Stobbs, a cousin of Stacey Stites and supporter of Rodney Reed's innocence was in the courtroom on day 1 of the hearing and gave us her feedback along with some feedback from David Fisher and Josie - a Reed advocate. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED. FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY All Featured Content Is Monetized By The Respective Copyright Owners & Record Labels. FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: I do not own copyright for this copyrighted material, but under Section 107 United States Copyright Law as noted by the United States Copyright Office (Copyright Act 1976), allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. I state here in a good faith that I have made and uploaded here this copy of this copyrighted material completely for the purposes of comment and criticism - i.e. my production of the copy of this copyrighted material and sharing of it here on this podcast in this particular case - is totally non-profit, and that I believe that my production of this copy of this copyrighted material and sharing of it here in this podcast in this particular case can only increase value of this copyrighted material and produce only positive effects for this copyrighted material in its potential market. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/djkevinstew/support

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped and murdered in Bastrop, Texas. For a year, Stacey's case remained unsolved, with no viable suspects until April 4, 1997, when DNA linked Rodney Reed to the crime. Initially, Reed denied knowing Stacey, but at trial, he claimed that he and Stacey were involved in a secret interracial relationship. While this defense was successful once before, the jury at his 1998 trial rejected the claim and convicted him of capital murder. After multiple prior rape victims testified during the punishment phase, Reed was sentenced to death. Join Lisa O'Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 30, State of Texas v. Rodney Reed. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

https://linktr.ee/Lovelyfreaks Today's case is about Stacey Stites and who really murdered this beautiful 19 year old women in 1996 Was it the man currently in prison for her murder Rodney Reed, who claimed they were having an affair. Rodney got a stay of execution in 2019 for this crime because there is just to much more investigation that needs to be done. Perhaps it was Jimmy Fennell, Stacey's fiance who killed her. He was a police officer and was actually a prime suspect in the beginning of this case. However alot of poeple will argue that Jimmy needed to be looked at more closely and I will agree with that. This case has received the attention of high profile people from Kim Kardasian to Republican Ted Cruz. What are your thoughts on this case? Do you beleive the right man is in prison, or do you believe her fiance is to blame? Let us know in the comment seciton or comment on our instagram post.

Jakso kertoo vuonna 1996 henkirikoksen uhriksi joutuneen Stacey Stitesin tapauksen. Hänen murhastaan on annettu tuomio, mutta spekulointi syyllisestä jatkuu yhä.  Kuva: news.com Lähteet: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2002-05-24/93214/ https://innocenceproject.org/texas-court-of-criminal-appeals-has-granted-rodney-reed-an-indefinite-stay-of-execution/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigation-conviction-1996-murder-raises-questions/story?id=74659178 https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2009-05-01/774702/ https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-11-15/rodney-reeds-appeals-key-players/ https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/texas/articles/2017-04-12/death-row-inmate-rodney-reed-loses-dna-appeal https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/17/17-1093/34075/20180201153354587_Rodney%20Reed%20--%20Appendix.pdf http://frankweberauthor.com/blog/who-killed-stacey-stites https://thefederalist.com/2019/11/13/no-theres-not-new-evidence-to-exonerate-rodney-reed-and-his-execution-should-proceed/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-michael-mccaul-ted-cruz-greg-abbott-rodney-reed https://innocenceproject.org/rodney-reed-speaks-out-from-death-row-year-after-execution-stay/?fbclid=IwAR20u2BUPd7PaiyGYXNd_cTROu6oyZtgJE6WklzRHezjjvP7cBY0o7tYT9Q https://innocenceproject.org/10-facts-you-need-to-know-about-rodney-reed-who-is-scheduled-for-execution-on-november-20/ https://www.freerodneyreed.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Reed https://heavy.com/news/2019/11/jimmy-fennell/ https://theintercept.com/2014/11/17/is-texas-getting-ready-kill-innocent-man/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/rodney-reed-246/id541481026?i=1000391258759 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLTcV664IgU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5nVz5MqvLY

In Episode 6 I will tell you the story of Stacey Stites' Murder.    But who done it? Is it Rodney Reed, who is sitting on death row, her fiancé Jimmy Fennel or an old flame David Lawhon?    As always, listeners discretion is always advised.   Let me know what you think over on Instagram @nogooddeedspodcast, on Twitter @nogooddeeds_pod or you can email me at nogooddeedspodcast@gmail.com   Love Kim

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped and murdered in Bastrop, Texas.  For a year, Stacey’s case remained unsolved, with no viable suspects until April 4, 1997, when DNA linked Rodney Reed to the crime.  Initially, Reed denied knowing Stacey, but at trial, he claimed that he and Stacey were involved in a secret interracial relationship.  While this defense was successful once before, the jury at his 1998 trial rejected the claim and convicted him of capital murder.  After multiple prior rape victims testified during the punishment phase, Reed was sentenced to death.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 30, State of Texas v. Rodney Reed.   We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.    

Lisa O'Brien joins Roberta to discuss the 20/20 episode "Stacey Stites- The Girl in the Pines". O'Brien was featured in the episode but does she think it was a fair look at the case that convicted Rodney Reed of Stacey Stites' rape and murder? The Roberta Glass True Crime Report is produced by Ati Abdo MacDonald.

Scott did not turn up but David Fisher did and boy was this another mind blower! We looked at documents that point to a cover up of Ed Salmela's murder and how it connects to the murder of Stacey Stites and the conviction of Rodney Reed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/djkevinstew/support

Why Rodney Reed was convicted in Stacey Stites' murder: Part 1; Rodney Reed remains on death row for the murder of Stacey Stites: Part 2

In this bonus episode of Clear & Convincing Lisa and Michael talk to Greg Corner, a former boyfriend of Stacey Stites about his relationship with Stacey during the Spring and Summer of 1992.  For 22 years, people who barely knew Stacey have been talking about her in the media and on social media.  We’ll talk to Greg about his early life, his family, the Stacey he knew and the circumstances that changed the course of their lives.

Rodney Reed has been sitting on death row for 23 years for a murder he claims he did not commit. He was accused of murdering a woman he claims he was having a secret relationship with named Stacey Stites in the small Texas town of Bastrop. However, the evidence, in this case, is questionable at best and this man's life hangs in the balance. Tonight is our final look into this case and it is one of the craziest parts of it. Tonight we will discuss the evidence or lack thereof and the actual trial.Thank you for listening to our mini-series on Rodney Reed's case. We spoke with Rodney's longtime friend, Julie all about her experiences with Rodney prior to all this and her time standing next to him through the fight for his life. We thank you for tuning in and to help Rodney check out the Innocence project page: https://www.innocenceproject.org/join-rodney-reed/Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite platform. If you leave us a 5-star review or share and tag us on IG you will be entered in our monthly drawing for free coffee on us. Head over to Instagram to learn all about it. https://www.instagram.com/truecrimewives. If you have a question or a case you'd like us to cover please drop us a line at goodwivesdish@gmail.comWe get all our music from incompetech.com https:/filmmusic.io "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Mysterioso March" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Pop Goes the Weasel" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) Kevin Macleod Music Credit: Kevin Macleod.To Order Your Dispatch Box: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1086964&u=1904014&m=75277&urllink=&afftrack=If you are looking to build your own website then click here for a discounted rate thru BlueHost- https://www.bluehost.com/track/fmacelli/To Grab a glass of bubbly from California Wine Club and save 50% on your first order: https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=640461&m=10286&u=1904014Thinking of starting your own podcast join us on buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up for a paid plan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=803794Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimewives)

Rodney Reed has been sitting on death row for 23 years for a murder he claims he did not commit. He was accused of murdering a woman he claims he was having a secret relationship with named Stacey Stites in the small Texas town of Bastrop. However, the evidence, in this case, is questionable at best and this man's life hangs in the balance. Tonight is our final look into this case and it is one of the craziest parts of it. Tonight we will discuss the evidence or lack there of and the actual trial.We had originally thought we'd be able to finish this off in 2 episodes however, we decided to split it up into 3 total and then also give you some bonus extras with interviews of people close to Rodney.The interview with Rodney's lifelong friend, Julie will be out later this week. We thank you for tuning in an to help Rodney check out the Innocence project page: https://www.innocenceproject.org/join-rodney-reed/Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite platform. If you leave us a 5-star review or share and tag us on IG you will be entered in our monthly drawing for free coffee on us. Head over to Instagram to learn all about it. https://www.instagram.com/truecrimewives. If you have a question or a case you'd like us to cover please drop us a line at goodwivesdish@gmail.comWe get all our music from incompetech.com https:/filmmusic.io "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Mysterioso March" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Pop Goes the Weasel" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) Kevin Macleod Music Credit: Kevin Macleod.To Order Your Dispatch Box: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1086964&u=1904014&m=75277&urllink=&afftrack=If you are looking to build your own website then click here for a discounted rate thru BlueHost- https://www.bluehost.com/track/fmacelli/To Grab a glass of bubbly from California Wine Club and save 50% on your first order: https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=640461&m=10286&u=1904014Thinking of starting your own podcast join us on buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up for a paid plan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=803794Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimewives)

Rodney Reed has been sitting on death row for 23 years for a murder he claims he did not commit. He was accused of murdering a woman he claims he was having a secret relationship with named Stacey Stites in the small Texas town of Bastrop. However, the evidence, in this case, is questionable at best and this man's life hangs in the balance. Last wee we introduced you to Rodney and Stacey and the details of their relationship. We also talked about Stacey's fiancee, Jimmy, a former Giddings police officer who did 10 years in prison for the rape and kidnapping of a woman. Tonight we get a little further into this case. We will be discussing the investigation and a lot about the corruption that is beyond blatant in this case. Jimmy and his fellow officers do a ton of questionable things that we know is going to leave you scratching your head.We had originally thought we'd be able to finish this off in 2 episodes however, we decided to split it up into 3 total and then also give you some bonus extras with interviews of people close to Rodney. We thank you for tuning in an to help Rodney check out the Innocence project page: https://www.innocenceproject.org/join-rodney-reed/Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite platform. If you leave us a 5-star review or share and tag us on IG you will be entered in our monthly drawing for free coffee on us. Head over to Instagram to learn all about it. https://www.instagram.com/truecrimewives. If you have a question or a case you'd like us to cover please drop us a line at goodwivesdish@gmail.comWe get all our music from incompetech.com https:/filmmusic.io "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Mysterioso March" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Pop Goes the Weasel" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) Kevin Macleod Music Credit: Kevin Macleod.To Order Your Dispatch Box: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1086964&u=1904014&m=75277&urllink=&afftrack=If you are looking to build your own website then click here for a discounted rate thru BlueHost- https://www.bluehost.com/track/fmacelli/To Grab a glass of bubbly from California Wine Club and save 50% on your first order: https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=640461&m=10286&u=1904014Thinking of starting your own podcast join us on buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up for a paid plan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=803794Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimewives)

This is the episode of the murder of Stacey Stites. Rodney Reed went to trial and was convicted by a jury of his peers for her murder. Rodney recently got a stay of execution because of the work that the Innocence Project lawyers have done. For all resources that were used to make this podcast please visit my website at innocencepod.com

Rodney Reed has been sitting on death row for 23 years for a murder he claims he did not commit. He was accused of murdering a woman he claims he was having a secret relationship with named Stacey Stites in the small Texas town of Bastrop. However, the evidence, in this case, is questionable at best and this man's life hangs in the balance. Tonight we introduce you to Rodney and Stacey and the details of their relationship. You'll also hear about Stacey's fiancee, Jimmy, a former Giddings police officer who did 10 years in prison for the rape and kidnapping of a woman.Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite platform. If you leave us a 5-star review or share and tag us on IG you will be entered in our monthly drawing for free coffee on us. Head over to Instagram to learn all about it. https://www.instagram.com/truecrimewives. If you have a question or a case you'd like us to cover please drop us a line at goodwivesdish@gmail.comWe get all our music from incompetech.com https:/filmmusic.io "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Mysterioso March" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Pop Goes the Weasel" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) Kevin Macleod Music Credit: Kevin Macleod.To Order Your Dispatch Box: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1086964&u=1904014&m=75277&urllink=&afftrack=To Grab a glass of bubbly from California Wine Club and save 50% on your first order: https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=640461&m=10286&u=1904014Thinking of starting your own podcast join us on buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up for a paid plan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=803794Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimewives)

The first segment covers the viscous quadruple murders of an entire family from Lubbock in 2004: Tammy Cooper, Mahogany Allen, KaDiece Allen, and Kasheim Allen. This case is still unsolved. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Crime Tip Line at (806) 741-1000. You may remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.And after the case presentation, stay tuned for a special interview with journalist and podcaster Jordan Smith who shares information about her career and her involvement in covering the murder of Stacey Stites.Check out more All Crime No Cattle at our website allcrimenocattle.com.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/all-crime-no-cattle-podcast-shop?ref_id=9435. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

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Happy New Year!! In this previously recorded episode, we will be discussing the case of Rodney Reed and the murder of 19 year old Stacey Stites, I will be giving my honest opinion of why I think Rodney Reed is not someone we should be standing behind. Thank you for listening! If you enjoy this Episode please subscribe, rate and review! Also, please follow me on twitter @Conversations with Ayy and also on Instagram. If you would like my honest unbiased advice on anything life or relationships please email me at AYYSADVICE@aol.com and I will feature your question in the segment "Advice with Ayy" premiering every other Friday. New episodes every Wednesday (Celebrity discussion) and Fridays (Advice with Ayy). Stay tuned for the next conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adrienne-thomas/message

Rodney Reed has been convicted and put on death row sexually abusing and murdering Stacey Stites

With a quick review of the case of Stacey Stites and the conviction of Rodney Reed to receive the death penalty. Lawyers faught long and hard for Mr. Reed to receive a second hearing. Why? Tune in and find out. Where do you stand on this case? Do you think there's enough evidence to convict and kill the man from 1996? Voice your thoughts and opinions on the death penalty. You can even call in if you want to be heard. You can also donate to the patreon by simply clicking the button to help be sure this series remains up and running. Also for current patreons. A special episode gift will be coming your way! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jami-fregeau/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jami-fregeau/support

In this episode, we talk to finish up the details of the crime scene of Stacey Stites. If you want to hear the new evidence from the new Forensic Pathologist about the crime scene and levity, please click here. Join in on the conversation at: Twitter: @OMGitzKesha IG: @OMGitzKesha www.chatterboxspace.com Source: FOX NEWS (https://youtu.be/LJbQ_mgcOv8) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chitchatwithnia/message

In this episode, we will discuss the crime scene of Stacey Stites in the Rodney Reed case. Please feel free to join in on the conversation and voice your opinion. If you want to check out more information on this timeline please click here. Also, feel free to follow and chitchat with me at: Twitter:@OMGitzKesha IG: @OMGitzKesha www.chatterboxspace.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chitchatwithnia/message

This is a wrongful conviction case involving the murder of Stacey Stites. Rodney Reed has spent over 23 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. He has had numerous appeals denied by the courts. He is represented by Bryce Benjet, senior staff attorney, at the Innocence Project. Reed has a petition that can be signed at change.org to help him get out of prison. He will need your support as his fight continues. As many of you are well aware, attorney fees are not cheep, neither are expert witnesses, and retesting of items for DNA. All of these things are needed for Rodney Reed to be released. Please help support him at innocenceproject.org or you can share his petition if you don't have any funds at change.org. Please share this podcast with your friends and relatives. You can support our podcast at theweeklymonologue.today and we can be found on patreon. Thank you for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theweeklymonoluge/support

In this episode we delve deep into the forensic evidence and additional details that were not presented at trial. Hopefully by the end of this episode you will be caught up with current arguments from both sides of this case.Case Links:https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/17/17-1093/45899/20180507150103836_Reed%20BIO%20FINAL.pdfhttps://rodneyreedfulltruth.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/reed_habeas-writ_02122015.pdfIn Part 1 of our coverage we discuss the state's case against Rodney Reed and the evidence used to link Reed to Stacey's murder. In Part 2 we will examine everything that went wrong in this case, including suppressed evidence, questionable forensic evidence, false testimony, and more. So join us as we push forward into this two part series.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/all-crime-no-cattle-podcast-shop?ref_id=9435. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

In 1996 the body of 19-year-old Stacey Stites is found discarded off a dirt road outside of Austin, TX. A man named Rodney Reed is sentenced to death, but could the real killer be Stacey's fiancé? Sponsors: HEMP LAND USA https://www.hemplandusa.com/ CODE: LEVI for 20% off. Better Help: http://www.betterhelp.com/Scandal Check out the podcast "Active Shooter" at: https://www.spreaker.com/show/active-shooter-the-podcast_1 Sources: Austin Chronicle: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2002-05-24/93214/ KVUE-TV: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/rodney-reed-inmate-fiance-affidavit/269-4b8ad05d-d824-4de7-9571-89902a3cd152 Fox 7 Austin: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/new-filing-in-rodney-reed-case Interview with Jimmy Fennell rape victim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_W8szly7S0&t A Plea For Justice Series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5RfyW-4HAz8BpA3OB6BoQ

A widely known case about suspected corruption and backhanded racism in a small Texas town with a side of murder.  by Kerri Gathright & Britney Graves Directed & Produced by Russell Graves Music & Editing by Russell Graves Logo Art Work by Savanna Wike  

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped and strangled, before her body was dumped on the side of a country road in Bastrop, Texas.  Police theorized that Ms. Stites was abducted between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m. while on her way to the H.E.B. store, where she worked an early morning shift in the produce department.  The truck she was driving was found abandoned at Bastrop High School, which was 35 miles from the apartment in Giddings that she shared with her future husband, Jimmy Fennell.  In March, 1997, DNA results from Ms. Stites’ body linked Rodney Reed to the murder.  In spite of his claims of a secret relationship with the victim, Reed was convicted and sentenced to death in May, 1998.  Reed’s direct appeal and numerous state and federal writs have been unsuccessful.  In Part 1 of State of Texas v. Rodney Reed, we talked about issues raised by Reed’s advocates on social media, in media articles and documentaries to support their claim that he is actually innocent of Ms. Stites’ murder and/or that there is reasonable doubt about his guilt.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, for Part 2, where we’ll discuss the claims raised by Reed in a tenth writ to the Texas courts and the claims that led to a stay of execution.  In our second hour, we’ll be joined by Robert Phillips, the attorney for Jimmy Fennell.  Mr. Phillips is a criminal defense attorney in Williamson County, Texas, with more than 25 years of experience.  He’s participated in over 200 jury trials and disposed of more than 3,000 felony and misdemeanor criminal cases at the state and federal level.   We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped and strangled, before her body was dumped on the side of a country road in Bastrop, Texas.  Police theorized that Ms. Stites was abducted between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m. while on her way to the H.E.B. store, where she worked an early morning shift in the produce department.  The truck she was driving was found abandoned at Bastrop High School, which was 35 miles from the apartment in Giddings that she shared with her future husband, Jimmy Fennell.  In March, 1997, DNA results from Ms. Stites’ body linked Rodney Reed to the murder.  In spite of his claims of a secret relationship with the victim, Reed was convicted and sentenced to death in May, 1998.  Reed’s direct appeal and numerous state and federal writs have been unsuccessful.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Part 1 of State of Texas v. Rodney Reed.  We’ll talk about the issues raised by Reed’s advocates on social media, in media articles and documentaries to support their claim that he is actually innocent of Ms. Stites’ murder and/or that there is reasonable doubt about his guilt.  Join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, for Part 2, where we’ll discuss the claims raised by Reed in a tenth writ to the Texas courts and the claims that led to a stay of execution.  We’ll also be joined by Robert Phillips, the attorney for Jimmy Fennell in our second hour.  We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.    

Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed on 11/20/19 in just 5 days for the murder of Stacey Stites in 1996. Evidence points to Rodney being innocent and Stacey’s fiancé being the perpetrator. There is also evidence that has NOT EVEN BEEN TESTED. Listen to this episode and sign the petition to have the execution canceled or at the least postponed. You can find the petition at freerodneyreed.com. Sources: https://www.freerodneyreed.com/?fbclid=IwAR3e--EZHSvK2KaUaPr0MVXl6k1ulpbuZIq9CxIUT9EXZbPg3Y00NVh8Exg https://time.com/5722795/rodney-reed-innocent-execution-protests/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimeovercoffee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimeovercoffee/support

Rodney Reed's execution is scheduled for November 20th 2019. We believe that he did not commit the murder of Stacey Stites in 1996. In this episode, we review the affidavits in the Innocence Project's file which uses experts to re-examine the case file and points of evidence. Go to freerodneyreed.com for more information and to sign the petition.  To see the PDF version of the case files, visit the Innocence Project's website (https://www.innocenceproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Reed_Exhibits-to-Supp-11.073-Writ_6-26-18.pdf) .  To hear our coverage of the case in full, listen to Episode 7. (http://killerqueens.libsyn.com/rodney-reed07)  

On April 23rd, 1996 Stacey Stites was found murdered in Bastrop, Texas. Rodney Reed was arrested, charged, and condemned to death for her murder. Over the years many concerned organizations, celebrities, business owners, and humanitarians have argued that Rodney Reed is innocent of this crime. The ground swelling movement surrounding this case was an effective agent for action. This week an indefinite stay of execution has been ordered. In Part 1 of our coverage we discuss the state's case against Rodney Reed and the evidence used to link Reed to Stacey's murder. In Part 2 we will examine everything that went wrong in this case, including suppressed evidence, questionable forensic evidence, false testimony, and more. So join us as we push forward into this two part series.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/all-crime-no-cattle-podcast-shop?ref_id=9435. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

With time running out before the scheduled execution of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, supporters are rallying in a growing effort to help clear his name. But who really murder 19 year old Stacey Stites and will she ever get justice? 

A small Texas town. Two people in a clandestine affair. When tragedy struck and evidence surfaced, the entire community turned on one man. But dogged investigation and new evidence indicate that perhaps another suspect could be to blame while the wrong person sits on death row.

Bob and Zaq examine the 1996 murder of 19 year old Stacey Stites.  Stacey was strangled, and her body was discovered hours later on the side of a rural Texas road.  Rodney Reed was convicted for Stacey's rape and murder, and sentenced to death in 1998. Reed is currently scheduled to be executed on November 20th.  Case facts that have arisen since the trial have called Rodney's conviction into question.  The State of Texas may very well be preparing to murder an innocent man. In this episode Bob and Zaq break down the case facts, new and old evidence, and ask listeners to get involved. Ask Governor Greg Abbott to stay Reed's execution @govabbott on Twitter. #HerNameWasStaceyStites #StayTheExecution #FreeRodneyReed #SaveRodneyReed 

In this episode, I quickly touch on the execution of Rodney Reed, who will be put to death on November 20th, 2019. Rodney Reed is being accused of killing his secret lover Stacey Stites who was murdered in April of 1996. If you would like to know more about this case, please check out the link www.freerodneyreed.com; you can sign the petition there as well as change.org. You can also watch an outstanding documentary on this case at https://youtu.be/gWfAMuPZCf0 Please Join in on the conversation at: IG: @mindfulbreakcoaching Twitter: @BreakMindful Twitter: @OMGitzKesha www.chatterboxspace.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chitchatwithnia/message

This case is one we planned to cover but has now become so time sensitive that we had to scrap our original Mini Morbid case for this week and do an emergency plea for everyone to check out the facts of this case and possibly take some action.  Rodney Reed is accused of raping and murdering Stacey Stites in 1996, but the evidence definitely leads elsewhere. Now, Reed is set to be executed November 22nd for a crime he likely didn't commit.  We urge you to check out some of these sources: https://theintercept.com/2019/11/08/rodney-reed-death-row-texas/ https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/07/us/death-row-inmate-rodney-reed-execution/index.html http://behindthebluewall.blogspot.com/2007/12/tx-who-chopped-off-fingernails-of-sgt.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2839595/Murder-victim-s-family-ditch-effort-save-man-convicted-killing-execution-saying-believe-19-year-old-strangled-death-cop-fianc.html https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2002-05-24/93214/ The documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLTcV664IgU If you are as convinced as we are, here is the petition to try and stop his execution. There are also numbers to call and actions to take here: https://www.freerodneyreed.com Check out our sponsors for this episode! Parcast Presents Villains: Masterminds. Evildoers. Savages. For every hero, there is a villain. The new podcast Villains from the Parcast Network highlights the psychological, political, and emotional factors that spawn both real and fictional villains. Ned!: Visit www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order

Rodney Reed convicted of the the Rape & Murder of Stacey Stites in 1996, new evidence against Stites former fiancé could save Reed from his Execution this month in a Texas Prison. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daisy-hudson/message

Stacey Stites was murdered in 1996 in Bastrop, TX. In 1998, a man named Rodney Reed was convicted of the crime and sentenced to death. Since his conviction, multiple witnesses have come forward attesting to Rodney’s innocence. Even expert witnesses that the state used to convict him have recanted their testimony. Yet, Texas plans to execute Rodney later this month. Time is running out. Is Texas going to execute an innocent, or potentially innocent, man? Join Jasmine and Megan as they outline the testimony from more than 20 years ago, and what science and witnesses are saying now. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: http://www.sidelinesleuths.com/sources

Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites on November 20th, 2019. There are however many questions still being raised about law enforcement's first suspect before Reed, and evidence that has yet to be DNA tested. Public outcry and celebrity commentary has placed Texas Governor Greg Abbott into a position to decide whether to stay the execution or move forward on the 20th. In this episode we review the case and the pieces of evidence that lean more towards Reed's innocence than his guilt.

Scott interviews Jordan Smith about the case of Rodney Reed, a Texas death row inmate convicted in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. For years there has been criticism of the investigation and trial of Reed, including allegations of mishandling of evidence, lack of DNA testing, and possible deliberate police cover-ups, all of which have become all too familiar in recent years. Today a growing movement that includes celebrity actors and musicians is calling for a reexamination of Reed’s case before it’s too late. Discussed on the show: 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders “Another Hearing for Rodney Reed: Death row inmate’s case goes back to Bastrop County district court” (The Austin Chronicle) “No Relief for Rodney Reed: The piecemeal appeals process isn’t doing the death row inmate any favors” (The Austin Chronicle) “Rodney Reed Case Back in Court: Death row inmate’s attorneys file brief seeking hearing on evidence” (The Austin Chronicle) “Medical Examiner: Testimony Misconstrued in Rodney Reed Case: Explosive information filed in federal court” (The Austin Chronicle) ““Oh My God, This is Way Off”: New Investigation Shows Texas is Likely Set to Kill An Innocent Man” (The Intercept) “Rodney Reed Will Not Die Next Week — But Texas Still Wants to Kill Him” (The Intercept) Jordan Smith is an investigative journalist based in Austin, Texas. She has covered criminal justice for 20 years and is regarded as one of the best investigative reporters in Texas. A longtime staff writer for the Austin Chronicle, she now writes for The Intercept. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; Washinton Babylon; Liberty Under Attack Publications; Listen and Think Audio; TheBumperSticker.com; and LibertyStickers.com. Donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal, or Bitcoin: 1Ct2FmcGrAGX56RnDtN9HncYghXfvF2GAh.

The state of Texas is facing growing calls to halt the upcoming execution of Rodney Reed, an African-American man who has spent over 20 years on death row for a rape and murder he says he did not commit. A group of 26 Texas lawmakers — including both Democrats and Republicans — have written a letter this week to Governor Greg Abbott to stop the execution planned for November 20. More than 1.4 million people have signed an online petition to save Reed's life. Supporters include celebrities Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna and Meek Mill. Reed was sentenced to die after being convicted of the 1996 murder of a 19-year-old white woman, Stacey Stites, with whom he was having an affair. But since Reed's trial, substantial evidence has emerged implicating Stites's then-fiancé, a white police officer named Jimmy Fennell, who was later jailed on kidnapping and rape charges in another case. In a major development, a man who spent time in jail with Fennell signed an affidavit last month asserting that Fennell had admitted in prison that he had killed his fiancée because she was having an affair with a black man. We speak with Rodney Reed's brother Rodrick Reed, his sister-in-law Uwana Akpan and lawyer Bryce Benjet of the Innocence Project. The post Is Texas About to Execute an Innocent Man? Rodney Reed's Family Demands Retrial Amid New Evidence appeared first on KPFA.

Linda Schlueter talks about how she was attacked months after the murder of Stacey Stites and how her attack led authorities to eventually arrest Reed.

When 19-year-old Stacey Stites is found murdered in Bastrop County, Texas, the evidence clearly points to her fiancé but it takes a year for police to point the finger at another suspect.

19-year-old Stacey Stites fails to show up for her job at a local grocery store on April 23, 1996. In a rare interview, Stacey Stites' sister, talks about her fondest memory of her little sister and why she doesn't believe Stacey's finance murdered her. 

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A brotha from Texas is wrongfully accused of killing Stacey Stites when the evidence had pointed to her crooked cop who was her fiance at the time. Reed has been in Jail since 1998. You can find more information @freerodneyreed on twitter.

Rodney Reed supporters are in front of Capitol Hill for Governor Abbott to postpone the execution after two witnesses says that Rodney Reed is innocent. He was accused in the strangling death of 19 year old Stacey Stites in 1996. He was scheduled to die by lethal injection on November 20th 2019. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, we speak with Roderick Reed, brother of Rodney Reed and CEO of the Reed Justice Initiative, about the evidence exonerating his brother and implicating corrupt cop Jimmy Fennell in the murder of Stacey Stites.Later, Ken Zarifis, president of Education Austin, discusses Austin ISD Police Department's flagrant violation of the Fourth Amendment in the seizure of his phone. We also discuss the struggle for LGBTQ inclusion and proper sex education in Austin.

This week, we speak with Roderick Reed, brother of Rodney Reed and CEO of the Reed Justice Initiative, about the evidence exonerating his brother and implicating corrupt cop Jimmy Fennell in the murder of Stacey Stites.Later, Ken Zarifis, president of Education Austin, discusses Austin ISD Police Department's flagrant violation of the Fourth Amendment in the seizure of his phone. We also discuss the struggle for LGBTQ inclusion and proper sex education in Austin.

In April of 1996, 19-year-old Stacey Stites was murdered. A year-long investigation led to the arrest and conviction of a man who has been trying to prove his innocence ever since. Currently, he is racing against an execution date set for this November. Is he wrongfully convicted as the Innocence Project claims or is he guilty of Stacey’s murder like the state of Texas says? To learn more about Rodney Reed’s innocence claims:https://www.facebook.com/RodneyReed999271/https://justice4rodneyreed.org/ Thank you to Away for sponsoring the show! go to awaytravel.com/crimelines and enter promo code crimelines for $20 off.  Editing by Chaes Gray MusicMusic by Scott BuckleyCover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcast

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped, strangled and her body was dumped on the side of a country road in Bastrop, Texas.  Police theorized that Ms. Stites was abducted between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m. while on her way to the H.E.B. store, where she worked an early morning shift in the produce department.  The truck she was driving was found abandoned at Bastrop High School, which was 35 miles from the apartment in Giddings that she shared with her future husband, Jimmy Fennell.  In March, 1997, DNA results from Ms. Stites’ body linked Rodney Reed to the murder.  In spite of his claims of a secret relationship with the victim, Reed was convicted and sentenced to death in May, 1998.  Reed’s direct appeal and numerous state and federal writs have been unsuccessful.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 27, at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of the evidence against Rodney Reed discuss the claims and evidence that have been presented to the courts and reveal information that has been left out of media reports about the case.

Join Brad Hicks, Sean Castleberry, and Lisa O'Brien this week as they examine  the case that lead to a Bastrop County Texas man being sentenced to death. Stacey Stites was a young 19 year old woman in April 1996 when her body was discovered. A year long investigation into the murder ensued. And before it was all said and done the tiny county of Bastrop would be turned upside down. Was it the young up and coming cop who was also her fiance, Jimmy Fennel? Or was it a local black man Rodney Reed who was tried, convicted and later placed on death row? We will examine everything surounding this case and even have a few guests. 

Rodney Reed. April 23, 1996. Bastrop County, Texas. Nineteen year-old Stacey Stites was found dead on the side of a road. She had been engaged to a police officer named Jimmy Fennell and had been working hard at her job to pay for the upcoming wedding. After a brief investigation into Fennell, detectives would later focus their attention on a man named Rodney Reed after his dna was proven to be in and on the victim. After Reed is convicted and sentenced to death, in what appeared to be an open and shut case, a more capable attorney as well as forensic experts have revealed major issues with the investigation and its conclusions. Did Rodney Reed murder Stites? Or could she have been killed by her fiance? This controversial true crime case has divided many people across the nation.

When Rodney Reed turned himself in to Bastrop Police, on what he though was a gun charge, little did he know he would be spending the next 17 years on Death Row for a crime he did not commit. However, that seems to be exactly what happened. He was charged, convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Stacey Stites who he was having an affair with at the time. Unfortunately for Rodney, Stites was engaged to a Bastrop police officer named Jimmy Fennel who allegedly didn't take to kindly to his future wife sleeping with a black man. While Reed rotted away in a Texas jail cell, Jimmy Fennel and other cops who were allegedly involved in the coverup went on with their lives. Until an event in 2007, washing over Fennell like a Karmic wave, exposed the truth behind his real character. Despite this, appeal after appeal has failed and Rodney Reed's fate now lies in the hands of a few powerful people and listeners like you who have the power to change the course of events by standing up and demanding true justice.