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Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father’s fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case—one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions—was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted.

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7. Close Calls

7. Close Calls

2025-02-0648:131

The State’s Attorney claimed Bevely’s account of encountering an armed assailant was proven false within days of the murder but a closer look into call records raises questions about other possible suspects. Wrongful Conviction Podcast Episodes: Julie Rae Michelle Murphy Melissa Lucio Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6. Observations

6. Observations

2025-01-3054:101

The family of Jade’s father share their remembrances of a life tragically ended and thoughts on the woman they believe took it. Speculation as to what could have motivated the murder takes an unlikely turn, leading to Salem, Massachusetts. Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5. The Delivery

5. The Delivery

2025-01-2350:153

Weeks after she was arrested for the murder of her step-daughter, Julia Bevely realized she was expecting her fourth child. Her subsequent treatment during pregnancy, birth and postpartum as a pre-trial detainee remain, next to the murder, the most disturbing aspects of the case. Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4. The Sentencing

4. The Sentencing

2025-01-1649:071

The day of the sentencing, Bob and Lauren retrace the route Julia Bevely claims to have taken the morning of the murder with surprising results. Her increasingly polarizing fate is then decided in a packed Marion courtroom filled with contrasting emotions. Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3. The Timeline

3. The Timeline

2025-01-0948:105

Bob and Lauren connect in Marion, Illinois for Julia Bevely’s sentencing. Through a jailhouse visit with Bevely- and interviews with her family- a narrative emerges that is at odds with key elements of the prosecution theory in terms of the murder and the woman convicted of having committed it.  Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2. The Arrest

2. The Arrest

2025-01-0241:333

Just days after the murder, the Williamson County State’s Attorney announced the death of Jade Beasley- and the arrest of Julia Bevely- in the same press conference. He claimed a thorough investigation had already been conducted, but glaring questions remain to this day.  Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1. The Case

1. The Case

2025-01-0242:279

On December 5th of 2020, a blended family was ripped apart when police responded to a 911 call placed from a rural area in Marion, Illinois. At the scene, they would find an 11-year-old girl, brutally murdered and her hysterical 32-year old stepmother.  Email us with thoughts, suggestions or tips at investigatingmurder@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Comments (24)

Charlotte Bellis

Julie's treatment around having her baby was absolutely appalling. So many things at so many levels with this case are just awful.

Feb 13th
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Veronica Wilson

she was logged out beating her stepdaughter. you guys are disgusting

Jan 30th
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Veronica Wilson

Forcing jade to homeschool despite conflict between her and Julie that required jade to ask her mom to intervene, not feeding her, etc--you argue Julie can't be guilty but no one cares how jade felt being used as a pawn between adult women. why would she complain to her mother and school? why would she be so against school from home? Julie was abusive and anyone who survived child abuse from a parent can see it. you guys are bad reporters. justice for jade

Jan 30th
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Veronica Wilson

no actual convincing reasons that she didn't do it. no voice for jade the actual victim. what happened to her? I was listening to find out but this stepmother pity party just glances right over jade every time. made me start thinking she must be guilty. can't listen to this anymore. I was that kid with the mom who could fake patience and kindness on camera and viciously abuse us off screen. irresponsible reporting at the very least

Jan 30th
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Max Brewster

It's really sad what Julie went through. I believe she is innocent. To be sentenced to 55 years and give birth in custody and not even be allowed to hold and nurse your newborn baby... that poor woman! I pray that justice will prevail in the end. Maybe president Trump can be moved to have the case re-examined.

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