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WRAL News | Raleigh, North Carolina
The Killing Month August 1978
The events that took place in Chester County, Pennsylvania in August 1978 were unthinkable. Family killing family. A father calling for the murder of his own son. For years The Johnston Gang got away with everything—theft, burglary, violence—until the brazen attacks of August 1978 crossed a line, and the family crime empire began to crumble. Host and writer Amanda Lamb shares her own memories of the murders and the trials that followed. Her father was the lead prosecutor who helped bring the killers to justice. A fictional account of The Johnston Gang’s downfall was...
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4.5 stars from 104 ratings
Great podcast, but…
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“It’s an great podcast overall, would definitely recommend. The only thing is, when it comes to the trial, the narrator uses the word “snitch” a ridiculous number of times and always adds an emphasis in her tone when she says it. It seems so unnecessary and is very bizarre.”
BlondeVodka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“As a current resident of the area this was fascinating. The podcaster has a personal angle that really brings the listener into the story.”
elkoster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/24
Loved this podcast!!!!
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“I grew up in Newark DE and left in 1980 at the age of 22.
I never heard of the Johnston gang or this story.
I was frustrated by the fact these guys could have been harassed and even jailed for all the known burglaries and transporting stolen vehicles and tractors across state lines. Could this...”Read full review »
roco218 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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