Podcast appearances and mentions of tommy zeigler

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind - the World's First Productivity Shot!In Which Murderer's 31st episode of Season 6, the girls cover Furniture Murders. Holly starts us off with a case involving Troy Scott Johnston, before Mel tells you all about Tommy Zeigler.Holly suggested this week's topic - thanks so much for a terrible idea Holly! This is why the girls cannot be trusted with picking topics. In this episode it's very dark and the girls feel compelled to tell you about everything they have ever watched on screen, Mel maintains her tenuous grasp on the topic suggestions and there is a request for listeners to share any serious furniture injuries with the team. Honestly we don't know why.Production, recording and post production completed by Holly who is making a documentary series about why Consulting Producer Craig is refusing to edit episodes.Holly edited this week. All complaints should be sent directly to Mel while Consulting Producer Craig puts on his fanciest clothes for the on-screen reveal he's planning. Where he will reveal a documentary series won't make him edit anything.Big thank you to all our listeners for subscribing, leaving fantastic reviews and sending in great theme suggestions.WE HAVE MERCH! www.whichmurderer.com - CLICK ON THE MERCHANDISE TAB FOR A LINK!WARNING - Explicit language, content and themes (plus whatever else will cover us legally). All opinions stated are our own and case information was gathered from legitimate sources within the public realm.Pre-recorded in ScotlandVisit Magic Mind at https://www.magicmind.com/whichmurder for a great offer!Use our code: MURDERER20 for amazing discounts!

Tommy Zeigler lived a life others could only dream up - he was a well-known and well-loved businessman who was married to the love of his life, owned a successful business, and spent his time doing the things he loved. Until that came crashing down. Christmas 1975. When he was called for help, his store had been robbed, his wife and three others murdered, and he had been shot and left for dead. As if these events weren't horrifying enough, his nightmare was just beginning as he became police's #1 suspect. Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzdsfEGGoaw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

There would be a quadruple homicide on Christmas Eve in Winter Garden, Florida. A young woman, her parents and another individual would be found murdered in a local furniture store. The young woman's husband, Tommy Zeigler, would be arrested and charged with all four murders and sentenced to death. However, as Tommy still sits behind bars today awaiting his execution date, many people believe he is an innocent man and this may be his very last chance at freedom and life. We're going to dig into the key players, the timeline, the scene and the evidence as well as where this case stands today in 2022. Buy "Fatal Flaw" by Phillip Finch: https://amzn.to/3WnzWjr  Follow me here: ► Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/serialnapper ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ Sources: https://www.tampabay.com/news/breaking-news/2022/12/19/death-row-inmate-tommy-zeigler-gets-all-clear-dna-testing/ https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1981/50355-0.html https://www.fadp.org/zeigler-3/zeigler3/ https://caselaw.findlaw.com/fl-supreme-court/1216764.html https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1986-05-18-0220270043-story.html https://youtu.be/y_4p69fStM8 https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/florida-trial-court-conditionally-approves-dna-testing-for-tommy-ziegler-in-46-year-old-death-penalty-case

Was Tommy Zeigler the fifth victim in a Christmas eve blood bath or was he a mass killer? Zeigler claims to this day that he was a victim of an armed robbery December 24, 1975. Thirty-year-old Tommy Zeigler was charged for the quadruple murder of his wife, her parents, and another man at his family-owned furniture store. 46-years later DNA may exonerate him.

I staden Winter Gardens skedde det i december 1975 ett massmord. Fyra personer sköts och misshandlades till döds i en lokal möbelbutik. Tre av dessa var frun och svärföräldrarna till ägaren av möbelbutiken, Tommy Zeigler som själv kommit till skada i butiken den här kvällen. Tommy själv beskrev det som att han befann sig i den mörklagda butiken när han blev påhoppad och misshandlad för att sedan få tag på sitt vapen och lyckades skjuta någon. När han körs iväg till sjukhuset och poliserna påbörjar sin utredning så kommer de fort fram till sin slutsats. Tommy ljuger, men varför? Det här blev början på ett fall som än idag, i mångas ögon, inte fått sitt avslut. Det här är del 2 av fallet Tommy Zeigler. Följ oss på Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rysarpodden/ Följ oss på Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rysarpoddenMaila oss:rysarpodden@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I staden Winter Gardens i Florida skedde det i december 1975 ett fruktansvärt massmord inne i en lokal möbelbutik. Personerna som miste livet var ägarens fru, dennes föräldrar samt en kund. Ägaren, Tommy Zeigler kom själv till butiken strax efter dådet ägt rum och utan att han insåg att de han höll kära låg döda hamnar han i ett fysiskt bråk med förövarna i en mörklagd butik. Tommy lyckas få iväg ett skott innan han själv blir skjuten. Han lyckas ta sig till en telefon och ringer polisen som snabbt kör honom till sjukhuset. Men när utredare anländer till platsen så kommer de till en slutsats ganska snabbt. Tommys utsaga går inte ihop. Det här blir startskottet för ett fall som skapat två läger i snart femtio år. Vem är skyldig till de hemska brotten? Är det Tommy? Och om inte, hur kan Tommy ha fått sitta snart fem decennier på Death Row i USA? Det här är del ett av fallet Tommy Zeigler.Följ oss på Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rysarpodden/ Följ oss på Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rysarpoddenMaila oss:rysarpodden@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Bob interviews the host of “The Trail Went Cold,” Robin Warder. Launching the podcast in 2016, Robin has since released over 300 episodes, covering a different cold case or unsolved mystery in every episode. Bob chats with Robin about writing screenplays, CrimeCon, and keeping a tidy home. They also discuss the case of Tommy Zeigler, a man convicted of the 1975 murder of his wife and three others, who some argue to this day may have been wrongfully convicted.

On Christmas Eve, 1975 in Wintergarden Florida Tommy Zeigler called his friend's house looking for the Chief of Police. Don Ficke. What Chief Ficke heard on the phone set in motion a story that still isn't fully understood, 45 years later. Tommy was found at his furniture store with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Further into the store a macabre scene unfolded. His wife and in-laws were found dead in pools of their own blood. Another man, Charlie Mays was also found dead. Tommy told police that Charlie tried to rob the store and opened fire on Tommy and his family. Tommy's story quickly fell apart and he was charged with First Degree Murder. In July of 1976 Tommy was convicted of quadruple murder and sentenced to death. Tommy maintains his innocence and is still fighting to avoid execution today. Source Material: http://justicedenied.org/zeigler.htm?fbclid=IwAR3fgt8d0UvMz78XLpaexARzUqKR_RfDZvdVZ5JAHemoH_Iod1ZO3mXeTDQ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Zeigler_case?fbclid=IwAR36obifo4tpCuYCPhOYB6Z-w75e1NYwp9PWfRi3Gl9VvDktp18Hb2iEIO4 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal? Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/sT8MvdyF1ew Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! New Information in the Jenna Holm Case https://youtu.be/kNr0LFJurZo Shining a Light on the Murder of Samantha Mizzi https://youtu.be/1y7V7hjB_5s What Happened to Wendy Khan? https://youtu.be/pJWtyn_X9xU True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimetps/support

Tommy Zeigler was sentenced to death for the murders of his wife, her parents, and a customer at his Winter Garden, Florida furniture store in 1976. He's still on death row today - 45 years later. But did he do it? And could DNA evidence exonerate him?Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/infamous-tommy-zeigler/

Tommy Zeigler was sentenced to death for the murders of his wife, her parents, and a customer at his Winter Garden, Florida furniture store in 1976. He's still on death row today - 45 years later. But did he do it? And could DNA evidence exonerate him? Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/infamous-tommy-zeigler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to part five, the conclusion of Tommy Zeigler and the furniture store murders, as Robin, Jules & Ashley dig into Robin's pet case. Christmas Eve 1975. Winter Garden, Florida. Police respond to call for help at the W.T. Zeigler Furniture Store and find one of the store's owners, 30-year old Tommy Zeigler, bleeding from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Inside, they discover that four people have been murdered: Tommy's wife, Eunice Zeigler; her parents, Perry and Virginia Edwards; and a customer named Charlie Mays. Tommy claims he was attacked and shot by unknown intruders, but authorities believe Tommy committed the murders himself and that his gunshot wound is self-inflicted. Months later, he is put on trial and sentenced to death. However, the prosecution's case was shaky at best and over the years, evidence has emerged to cast doubt on the conviction. Tommy Zeigler has remained on death row for over 40 years, but has never stopped maintaining his innocence and his supporters continue to fight to get him released. This is undoubtedly the most convoluted case “The Trail Went Cold” has ever profiled, so we will be making this a two-part episode. This week, Part 1 will chronicle the incredible series of events surrounding this horrific crime and the controversial trial of Tommy Zeigler.Support the show:Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:“Fatal Flaw: A True Story of Malice and Murder in a Small Southern Town” by Philip Finchhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-tommy-zeigler-medill-justice-project-20160308-story.htmlhttp://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/defense-seeks-touch-dna-to-question-death-row-inmates-guilt/2236115http://tommyzeiglerisinnocent.comPromo: Crimelineshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494Music: Paul Rich @PaulRich_Actor @coldcallersArt: @fleshwadYT fleshwadyt@gmail.comThis is a link to the most recent developments in the Tommy Zeigler case regarding DNA testing:https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2021/05/20/state-attorney-agrees-to-let-tommy-zeigler-perform-dna-testing/

Welcome back to part four of Tommy Zeigler and the furniture store murders, as Robin, Jules & Ashley dig into Robin's pet case. Christmas Eve 1975. Winter Garden, Florida. Police respond to call for help at the W.T. Zeigler Furniture Store and find one of the store's owners, 30-year old Tommy Zeigler, bleeding from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Inside, they discover that four people have been murdered: Tommy's wife, Eunice Zeigler; her parents, Perry and Virginia Edwards; and a customer named Charlie Mays. Tommy claims he was attacked and shot by unknown intruders, but authorities believe Tommy committed the murders himself and that his gunshot wound is self-inflicted. Months later, he is put on trial and sentenced to death. However, the prosecution's case was shaky at best and over the years, evidence has emerged to cast doubt on the conviction. Tommy Zeigler has remained on death row for over 40 years, but has never stopped maintaining his innocence and his supporters continue to fight to get him released. This is undoubtedly the most convoluted case “The Trail Went Cold” has ever profiled, so we will be making this a two-part episode. This week, Part 1 will chronicle the incredible series of events surrounding this horrific crime and the controversial trial of Tommy Zeigler.Support the show:Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:“Fatal Flaw: A True Story of Malice and Murder in a Small Southern Town” by Philip Finchhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-tommy-zeigler-medill-justice-project-20160308-story.htmlhttp://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/defense-seeks-touch-dna-to-question-death-row-inmates-guilt/2236115http://tommyzeiglerisinnocent.comPromo: It's Murder Up NorthMusic: Paul Rich @PaulRich_Actor @coldcallersArt: @fleshwadYT fleshwadyt@gmail.com

Tune in this week for part three of the series on Tommy Zeigler and the Furniture Store Murders, as Robin, Jules & Ashley dig into Robin's pet case. Christmas Eve 1975. Winter Garden, Florida. Police respond to call for help at the W.T. Zeigler Furniture Store and find one of the store's owners, 30-year old Tommy Zeigler, bleeding from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Inside, they discover that four people have been murdered: Tommy's wife, Eunice Zeigler; her parents, Perry and Virginia Edwards; and a customer named Charlie Mays. Tommy claims he was attacked and shot by unknown intruders, but authorities believe Tommy committed the murders himself and that his gunshot wound is self-inflicted. Months later, he is put on trial and sentenced to death. However, the prosecution's case was shaky at best and over the years, evidence has emerged to cast doubt on the conviction. Tommy Zeigler has remained on death row for over 40 years, but has never stopped maintaining his innocence and his supporters continue to fight to get him released. This is undoubtedly the most convoluted case “The Trail Went Cold” has ever profiled, so we will be making this a two-part episode. This week, Part 1 will chronicle the incredible series of events surrounding this horrific crime and the controversial trial of Tommy Zeigler.Support the show:Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:“Fatal Flaw: A True Story of Malice and Murder in a Small Southern Town” by Philip Finchhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-tommy-zeigler-medill-justice-project-20160308-story.htmlhttp://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/defense-seeks-touch-dna-to-question-death-row-inmates-guilt/2236115http://tommyzeiglerisinnocent.comPromo: A Murder In My FamilyMusic: Paul Rich @PaulRich_Actor @coldcallersArt: @fleshwadYT fleshwadyt@gmail.com

In this minisode, Paula tells us a real live ghost story and gives an update to the Tommy Zeigler case!  We will bring you another full length episode next Friday!

Tune in this week for part twp of the series on Tommy Zeigler and the Furniture Store Murders, as Robin, Jules & Ashley dig into Robin's pet case. Christmas Eve 1975. Winter Garden, Florida. Police respond to call for help at the W.T. Zeigler Furniture Store and find one of the store's owners, 30-year old Tommy Zeigler, bleeding from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Inside, they discover that four people have been murdered: Tommy's wife, Eunice Zeigler; her parents, Perry and Virginia Edwards; and a customer named Charlie Mays. Tommy claims he was attacked and shot by unknown intruders, but authorities believe Tommy committed the murders himself and that his gunshot wound is self-inflicted. Months later, he is put on trial and sentenced to death. However, the prosecution's case was shaky at best and over the years, evidence has emerged to cast doubt on the conviction. Tommy Zeigler has remained on death row for over 40 years, but has never stopped maintaining his innocence and his supporters continue to fight to get him released. This is undoubtedly the most convoluted case “The Trail Went Cold” has ever profiled, so we will be making this a two-part episode. This week, Part 1 will chronicle the incredible series of events surrounding this horrific crime and the controversial trial of Tommy Zeigler.Support the show:Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:“Fatal Flaw: A True Story of Malice and Murder in a Small Southern Town” by Philip Finchhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-tommy-zeigler-medill-justice-project-20160308-story.htmlhttp://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/defense-seeks-touch-dna-to-question-death-row-inmates-guilt/2236115http://tommyzeiglerisinnocent.comPromo: A Murder In My FamilyMusic: Paul Rich @PaulRich_Actor @coldcallersArt: @fleshwadYT fleshwadyt@gmail.com

This week (and for the following four, five parts total) Robin, Jules & Ashley dig into Robin's pet case. Christmas Eve 1975. Winter Garden, Florida. Police respond to call for help at the W.T. Zeigler Furniture Store and find one of the store's owners, 30-year old Tommy Zeigler, bleeding from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Inside, they discover that four people have been murdered: Tommy's wife, Eunice Zeigler; her parents, Perry and Virginia Edwards; and a customer named Charlie Mays. Tommy claims he was attacked and shot by unknown intruders, but authorities believe Tommy committed the murders himself and that his gunshot wound is self-inflicted. Months later, he is put on trial and sentenced to death. However, the prosecution's case was shaky at best and over the years, evidence has emerged to cast doubt on the conviction. Tommy Zeigler has remained on death row for over 40 years, but has never stopped maintaining his innocence and his supporters continue to fight to get him released. This is undoubtedly the most convoluted case “The Trail Went Cold” has ever profiled, so we will be making this a two-part episode. This week, Part 1 will chronicle the incredible series of events surrounding this horrific crime and the controversial trial of Tommy Zeigler.Support the show:Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:“Fatal Flaw: A True Story of Malice and Murder in a Small Southern Town” by Philip Finchhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-tommy-zeigler-medill-justice-project-20160308-story.htmlhttp://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/defense-seeks-touch-dna-to-question-death-row-inmates-guilt/2236115http://tommyzeiglerisinnocent.comPromo: Murder In AllianceMusic: Paul Rich @PaulRich_Actor @coldcallersArt: @fleshwadYT fleshwadyt@gmail.com

Kaeleigh and Mollie discuss the solved but unsolved case of Tommy Zeigler and a quadruple homicide. Listen to their takes on this tragic case and give them your two cents on the controversy!

When Thomas Zeigler's wife and in-laws are murdered at his furniture shop, it doesn't take long for local authorities to point fingers at Tommy Zeigler himself.  This week, Paula tells us the story of Tommy and the Christmas that his whole life changed.  What do you think? Is Tommy a murderer or was he just the easy answer to close a case?

In 1976, Tommy Zeigler was sent to Florida’s death row for a quadruple murder. For the last 44 years, he has fought to prove his innocence, creating one of the longest appellate records ever. After asking for DNA testing since the early 1990s, is it still possible the truth is in the blood evidence?For more information on newly uncovered innocence: tommyzeiglerisinnocent.comThank you to today's sponsors!Stamps.com -- click on the microphone and type in CRIMELINES to get a 4 week trial and free digital scale! Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen - search for it wherever you listen to great podcasts!Music by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcastSources on the website at basementfortproductions.com

Tommy Zeigler waited on Florida’s death row last year with hope that there would be another chance to test the evidence in his case. Listen to what happened. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will prosecutors give Tommy Zeigler another chance at DNA testing? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Christmas Eve, 1975, four people were murdered in Winter Garden Florida inside the Zeigler furniture store. Tommy Zeigler, who by that time, was the president of Zeiglers was arrested, tried, and convicted of the murders. The victims that night included Tommy's wife Eunice, Eunice's father and mother, and a family friend named Charlie Mays. Many individuals had something to say about the events that transpired that night. And, as often happens, there were many different variations regarding what transpired. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this tragic quadruple murder. Did Tommy Zeigler murder four people that night or was he wrongfully convicted? Tommy has spent over 40 years on death row but has never stopped fighting his conviction. DNA may ultimately either prove Tommy guilty or prove that he is an innocent man. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Pulitzer Prize winner Leonora LaPeter Anton talk about what didn’t make it into this series, what’s happening with the Tommy Zeigler case and thoughts about his guilt or innocence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tommy Zeigler has spent more than four decades living in a 6-foot by 9-foot cell and trying not to get angry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tommy Zeigler's supporters have spent years chasing clues and re-investigating the murders. Listen to what they've uncovered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The advent of modern forensic science gives Tommy Zeigler hope, but prosecutors and judges keep rejecting his requests for DNA testing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One juror struggles to make a decision and feels badgered by others who think the evidence is clear in Tommy Zeigler's case. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prosecutors present the case against Tommy Zeigler, as his defense team scrambles to vet witnesses and get evidence tested. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Winter Garden, Fla., a rural town in central Florida, is rattled by the slayings at a furniture store, and the police investigation zeros in on Tommy Zeigler. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tommy Zeigler has been on death row for 42 years and for more than half that time, he’s been trying to convince the state of Florida to allow for DNA tests that might help exonerate him. But the state continually refuses. About 20 other men are in a similar situation, imprisoned in Florida since the 1970s or ’80s and arguing that it’s inherently unfair to deny them access to 21st century science. Tampa Bay Times reporter Leonora LaPeter Anton and photographer Cherie Diez have followed the Zeigler case for years. In 2018, they traveled around Florida and into Georgia to interview dozens of people, some involved in the police work or prosecution, others who believe in Zeigler’s innocence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christmas Eve 1975. Winter Garden, Florida. Police respond to call for help at the W.T. Zeigler Furniture Store and find one of the store’s owners, 30-year old Tommy Zeigler, bleeding from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Inside, they discover that four people have been murdered: Tommy’s wife, Eunice Zeigler; her parents, Perry and Virginia Edwards; and a customer named Charlie Mays. Tommy claims he was attacked and shot by unknown intruders, but authorities believe Tommy committed the murders himself and that his gunshot wound is self-inflicted. Months later, he is put on trial and sentenced to death. In Part 1 of this convoluted story, we chronicled this horrific crime and Tommy Zeigler’s trial. Now, in Part 2, we shall examine the many shocking developments from the past four decades which have cast doubt on the conviction. Did Tommy Zeigler actually commit these murders or has an innocent man spent 40 years on death row? For this episode, we have consulted with Tommy’s full time pro bono private investigator, Lynn-Marie Carty, who has spent the past five-and-a-half years uncovering new evidence in her attempts to get Tommy out of prison. Be sure to check out her website about the case, "Tommy Zeigler is Innocent", along with her personal website about her investigation services, "Reunite People". We thank Lynn-Marie for her assistance at helping us put together our most extensive episode of “The Trail Went Cold”. Additional Reading: "Fatal Flaw: A True Story of Malice and Murder in a Small Southern Town" by Philip Finch http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-tommy-zeigler-medill-justice-project-20160308-story.html http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/defense-seeks-touch-dna-to-question-death-row-inmates-guilt/2236115 Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to listen to the podcast on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Music. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Christmas Eve 1975. Winter Garden, Florida. Police respond to call for help at the W.T. Zeigler Furniture Store and find one of the store’s owners, 30-year old Tommy Zeigler, bleeding from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Inside, they discover that four people have been murdered: Tommy’s wife, Eunice Zeigler; her parents, Perry and Virginia Edwards; and a customer named Charlie Mays. Tommy claims he was attacked and shot by unknown intruders, but authorities believe Tommy committed the murders himself and that his gunshot wound is self-inflicted. Months later, he is put on trial and sentenced to death. However, the prosecution’s case was shaky at best and over the years, evidence has emerged to cast doubt on the conviction. Tommy Zeigler has remained on death row for over 40 years, but has never stopped maintaining his innocence and his supporters continue to fight to get him released. This is undoubtedly the most convoluted case “The Trail Went Cold” has ever profiled, so we will be making this a two-part episode. This week, Part 1 will chronicle the incredible series of events surrounding this horrific crime and the controversial trial of Tommy Zeigler. Additional Reading: "Fatal Flaw: A True Story of Malice and Murder in a Small Southern Town" by Philip Finch http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-tommy-zeigler-medill-justice-project-20160308-story.html http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/defense-seeks-touch-dna-to-question-death-row-inmates-guilt/2236115 http://tommyzeiglerisinnocent.com Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to listen to the podcast on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Music. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Death Denied, Episode Five: Why Is Tommy Zeigler Still on Death Row 40 Years Later? by The Medill Justice Project