The Jussie Smollett saga remains one of the most polarizing cases in recent memory. From his shocking report of a hate crime in 2019 to the dramatic twists of multiple indictments, dropped charges, retrials, and an overturned conviction, the story has all the elements of a true-crime drama played out in real life.

In this episode of Debate the News: True Crime Edition, Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker lead a charged discussion recorded live on Chatter Social, with a very passionate audience. Together, they unpack the evidence, the contradictions, the Netflix documentary, and the larger cultural questions this case ignited.

→ The initial report of a hate crime against Jussie Smollett shocked Hollywood and the nation, sparking widespread support and outrage.

→ Police investigations quickly shifted, with accusations that Smollett staged the attack using two acquaintances—the Osundairo brothers.

→ Charges were dropped in 2019, only to be reinstated later, leading to a conviction in 2021 that was ultimately overturned on appeal in 2024.

→ Audience members debated credibility, police misconduct, media bias, and the long-term damage such cases may cause to real victims of hate crimes.

→ The case remains unresolved in the court of public opinion, highlighting deep divides on issues of race, fame, truth, and justice.

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What happens when a family man hides the darkest of secrets in his own backyard?

In this chilling episode, hosts Joseph Labasco and Adrienne Barker—joined by guest host Angie (aka AngiesWorld)—uncover the haunting story of Herb Baumeister and the Fox Hollow Farm murders. Behind the façade of wealth, family, and respectability lay a predator who preyed on young men in Indianapolis throughout the 1990s.

From charred bone fragments scattered across 18 wooded acres to mannequins eerily posed by a swimming pool, the Fox Hollow Farm case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about stigma, bias, missed red flags, and the resilience of victims’ families who waited decades for answers.

💔 Victims Remembered: John Lee “Johnny” Bayer, Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Jones, Richard Douglas Hamilton Jr., Allen Lee Livingston, Steven Spurlin Hale, Allen Wayne Broussard, Roger Allen Goodlet, Michael Frederick “Mike” Keirn, Manuel Resendez, and Daniel Thomas Halloran—while many still remain unnamed.

➔ The facade of normalcy: how Herb Baumeister balanced a “family man” image with a secret predatory double life.

➔ Missed red flags—from a human skull dismissed in 1994 to ignored missing persons reports in the gay community.

➔ Over 10,000 bone fragments unearthed at Fox Hollow Farm, a discovery that shocked even veteran investigators.

➔ The frustration of justice denied: Baumeister’s suicide in 1996 left families without a trial or conviction.

➔ Modern breakthroughs: DNA and forensic genealogy have identified victims decades later, bringing long-awaited closure.

The Fox Hollow Farm murders are more than a horrific true crime story—they expose systemic failures in how missing persons cases, particularly in marginalized communities, were investigated in the 1990s. They remind us of the persistence of investigators, advocates, and families who never stopped seeking truth.

Even today, identifications continue—proving that time and technology can still bring names to the nameless.

Watch The Fox Hollow Playground of a Serial Killer (Hulu, 2025) for a deeper dive into this haunting case.

Connect with guest host Angie’s World on YouTube and her podcast Angie’s World.

Guest Host: Angie (AngiesWorld)

Audience Contributors: Mariana, Mary Kim, Debbie, Denise

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What happens when a quiet college town wakes up to an unimaginable tragedy?

In this episode, hosts Adrienne Barker and Joseph Lobosco are diving into a case that shocked the nation and upended a quiet college town – the Idaho College Murders. In November 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death in an off-campus home.The tragedy has raised tough questions about safety on campus, the power of modern forensic technology, and the intense media spotlight that can surround a case.

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Debate the News: True Crime Edition is for informational and discussion purposes only. We are not attorneys, law enforcement officers, or forensic experts. While we research each case, the show is recorded live with little to no editing; any factual errors are unintentional. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised. Guest and audience views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.

Speakers

→ Adrienne Barker — Host

→ Joseph Lobosco — Host

→ Mariana — Guest Contributor

→ Debbie — Guest Contributor

→ Steven — Guest Contributor

→ Lyrical — Guest Contributor

→ Angie — Guest Contributor

→ Steve — Guest Contributor

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What happens when a city begins to fear it’s living through the reign of a serial killer?

In this episode, hosts Adrienne Barker and Joseph Lobosco unpack the chilling case of five women murdered around Portland in 2022–2023, a series of deaths that stunned the Pacific Northwest and left families demanding answers.

What you’ll hear:

→ The stories of Kristen Smith, Joanna Speaks, Charity Perry, Bridget Webster, and Ashley Real — young women whose lives were cut short under suspicious and brutal circumstances

→ How the bodies were discovered in remote fields, culverts, farms, and forests, often far from where the women were last seen alive in Portland

→ The slow recognition of a pattern, and the public’s growing fear that a serial killer was at large

→ The arrest of Jesse Calhoun, a repeat offender controversially released early from prison after fighting wildfires, and how his background fueled outrage

→ Indictments connecting him to four murders, with one case still unresolved — and why the timeline to trial stretches into 2026–2027

→ The frustration of families who felt their daughters’ struggles with addiction, homelessness, or mental health delayed a serious response from law enforcement

→ The larger question: how many serial killers may be active across the U.S., and why are vulnerable women so often overlooked?

Debate the News: True Crime Edition is for informational and discussion purposes only. We are not attorneys, law enforcement officers, or forensic experts. While we research each case, the show is recorded live with little to no editing; any factual errors are unintentional. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised. Guest and audience views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.

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→ Joseph Lobosco — Co-Host

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→ Debbie — Guest Contributor

→ Mary Kim — Guest Contributor

→ Pamela — Guest Contributor

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Was Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance really just a tragic accident—or the result of a carefully staged cover-up?

From mountain lions to chipmunks, tranquilizers to trash runs, this case has more twists than a mystery novel. But with Suzanne’s body finally recovered and new evidence pointing to her husband, Barry Morphew, justice may finally be catching up.

🔍 In this emotional and complex episode, Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker revisit the Suzanne Morphew case—an investigation that spans five years, two arrests, and one chillingly familiar pattern of staged grief and shady explanations.

Broadcast live on Chatter Social, the episode explores the timeline of Suzanne’s disappearance, the cracks in her marriage to Barry Morphew, the shocking new tranquilizer evidence, and the deeply conflicting reactions of the couple’s daughters. From audience analysis of body language to survivor reflections on domestic abuse, this conversation doesn’t hold back.

🧠 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🚲 Suzanne’s bike was found down a hill with no crash evidence—pointing to a staged scene

📱 Barry’s phone showed erratic movements and toggled airplane mode, raising suspicions

💉 Wildlife tranquilizer (bam) was found in Suzanne’s remains, matching drugs Barry had access to

🗑️ Barry was caught on surveillance dumping trash at five locations the day after Suzanne vanished

📽️ Body language experts and listeners alike questioned the sincerity of Barry’s emotional plea

⚖️ Barry was arrested in 2021, released in 2022, and re-indicted in 2025 after Suzanne’s body was found

💔 Suzanne's daughters continue to stand by their father despite the mounting evidence

👥 Audience Contributors:

Marianna, Mary Kim, Amanda, Marty, Corey, Debbie

Thank you to our thoughtful live audience on Chatter Social for bringing critical insight, personal stories, and powerful questions to this episode.

🙏 Special Thanks To:

🎤 Jonathan Bing and the Debate the News team for supporting this true crime spin-off series

💬 Our Chatter Social contributors—you make every episode count

🕯 And to Suzanne Morphew, whose life deserves remembrance, and whose story demands justice

💬 Join us live every Tuesday & Thursday at 7:30 PM ET on Chatter Social

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This episode is for informational and discussion purposes only. The hosts and guests are not attorneys or law enforcement. All individuals discussed who have not been convicted in a court of law are considered innocent until proven guilty. Any opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts, the audience, or Debate the News.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text 988 for the Crisis Lifeline.

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❗️How do two inseparable 19-year-old brothers—full of dreams and on their way to start a new chapter—end up dead on a Georgia mountaintop?

The case of Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis has gripped the nation and divided public opinion.

🔍 On March 8, 2025, identical twins Qaadir and Naazir Lewis were found shot to death atop Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Georgia—90 miles from their home in Lawrenceville. At first, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation labeled the case a murder-suicide. Months later, the official ruling shifted to a double suicide.

But their family—and many in the community—reject that conclusion. They point to the twins’ deep bond, future plans, and lack of any known distress. With unanswered questions about how and why the brothers ended up at Bell Mountain, the case has sparked suspicion, heartbreak, and conspiracy theories.

Live from Chatter Social with cohost Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker they unpack:

🕯 Who Qaadir and Naazir were—their ambitions, their plans, and their family’s memories

📍 The strange timeline leading up to March 8, including Naazir’s unboarded flight to Boston

🔍 Evidence the GBI cites: ammo purchases, internet searches, and forensic results

🚨 Family rejection of the suicide ruling and their calls for independent investigation

📸 The controversy over a firefighter sharing crime scene photos—and his firing

⚖️ Bigger questions: hate crimes, cover-ups, and why the public struggles to trust official findings

🧠 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- The GBI concluded the twins’ deaths were self-inflicted, citing surveillance, phone data, and ballistics

🚨 The Lewis family maintains foul play was involved and are calling for transparency

📢 A volunteer firefighter was arrested for leaking graphic photos, fueling distrust

📊 Bell Mountain has now seen multiple deaths in 2025, deepening the mystery

👥 Audience Contributors:

Mariana, Vishon, Debbie, Mary Kim

🙏 Special Thanks To:

🎤 The Debate the News team for supporting this independent true crime spin-off

💬 Our live contributors on Chatter Social for raising critical questions about evidence, bias, and justice

🕯 And to Qaadir and Naazir Lewis—your names and story will not be forgotten

💬 Join us live every Tuesday & Thursday at 7:00 PM ET on Chatter Social

📢 Disclaimer:

This podcast episode is for informational and discussion purposes only. The hosts and guests are not attorneys or law enforcement. All individuals named who have not been convicted of a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty. Any opinions shared are those of the individual speaker and do not represent the views of Debate the News or its affiliates.

Due to the disturbing nature of the crimes discussed—including themes of murder, suicide, and possible hate crimes—listener discretion is advised.

Follow Debate the News: True Crime and never miss the next deep dive into mystery, justice, and the pursuit of truth.

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❗️How did a trusted Texas handyman become one of the most prolific killers in recent history? The case of Billy Chemirmir, dubbed the “Pillowcase Murderer,” horrified families, exposed failures in elder care systems, and raised questions about how many victims were left unheard.

🔍 Between 2016 and 2018, dozens of elderly women in North Texas were found dead in their homes or senior living facilities—many with pillowcases used to smother them.

For years, these deaths were written off as “natural causes.” But when investigators finally looked deeper, they uncovered a chilling pattern tied to one man: Billy Chemirmir.

Live from Chatter Social, cohosts Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker explore:

🏠 How Chemirmir gained access to vulnerable seniors by posing as a caregiver or maintenance worker.

🛏 Why were so many murders initially missed and recorded as natural deaths?

⚖️ The investigations that eventually led to his arrest and 2022 conviction for multiple murders.

📺 Media coverage and a true-crime docuseries that brought national attention to the victims’ stories.

💡 The broader issue of elder neglect, systemic blind spots, and how society often overlooks crimes against the elderly.

🧠 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🕯 Chemirmir was convicted of capital murder but is suspected in dozens more deaths

🚨 Most victims were elderly women in retirement communities and assisted living centers

📊 The case highlights gaps in how law enforcement and healthcare investigate deaths in seniors

🕊 Families of victims are still pursuing justice and accountability, even after conviction

👥 Audience Contributors:

Mariana, Debbie, Kim, Pamela

🙏 Special Thanks To:

🎤 The Debate the News team for supporting this independent true crime spin-off

💬 Our live contributors on Chatter Social for raising powerful questions about justice, caregiving, and overlooked victims

🕯 And to the women lost to Billy Chemirmir—your names, lives, and stories matter

💬 Join us live every Tuesday & Thursday at 7:00 PM ET on Chatter Social

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This podcast episode is for informational and discussion purposes only. The hosts and guests are not attorneys or law enforcement. All individuals named who have not been convicted of a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty. Any opinions shared are those of the individual speaker and do not represent the views of Debate the News or its affiliates.

Due to the disturbing nature of the crimes discussed—including themes of elder abuse and murder—listener discretion is advised.

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❗️How does a devoted young father vanish during a duck hunting trip—only for the truth to surface 17 years later as a cold-blooded murder plot? The disappearance of Mike Williams is one of Florida’s most haunting true crime stories.

🔍 In this gripping episode, Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker revisit the case of Mike Williams, who vanished in December 2000 while duck hunting on Lake Seminole near Tallahassee. At first, authorities believed he had drowned, his body supposedly consumed by alligators. But the persistence of Mike’s mother, Cheryl Williams, and years of unanswered questions revealed something far darker.

Live from Chatter Social, we explore:

🦆 Why police clung to the “alligator accident” theory despite glaring inconsistencies

💔 How Denise Williams, Mike’s wife, quickly collected life insurance and moved on with his best friend

🔫 The shocking confession from Brian Winchester that exposed a conspiracy of love, betrayal, and greed

⚖️ Denise Williams’ trial, conviction for murder and conspiracy, and the legal twists that followed

🕊 The relentless pursuit of truth by Cheryl Williams, who refused to stop fighting for justice

🧠 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🕯 Mike Williams’ disappearance was staged—it was murder, not accident

🚨 Denise Williams and Brian Winchester plotted his death for money and a life together

📢 Brian confessed years later, leading to the discovery of Mike’s remains

💡 A mother’s persistence forced investigators to reopen the case and expose the lies

👥 Audience Contributors:

Mariana, Debbie

🙏 Special Thanks To:

🎤 The Debate the News team for supporting this independent true crime spin-off

💬 Our live contributors on Chatter Social for their thoughtful questions and emotional reflections

🕯 And to Mike Williams—your story is remembered, and your mother’s fight for justice inspires us all

💬 Join us live every Tuesday & Thursday at 7:00 PM ET on Chatter Social

📢 Disclaimer:

This podcast episode is for informational and discussion purposes only. The hosts and guests are not attorneys or law enforcement. All individuals named who have not been convicted of a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty. Any opinions shared are those of the individual speaker and do not represent the views of Debate the News or its affiliates.

Due to the disturbing nature of the crimes discussed—including themes of betrayal, conspiracy, and murder—listener discretion is advised.

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