Wade Williamson, a guest on the True Crime Uncensored podcast hosted by Burl Barer and Mark Boyer, found himself in a harrowing situation. He shot a man in self-defense after the man threatened his wife’s life. However, to his surprise, Williamson was charged with first-degree murder1. The incident occurred when Williamson’s wife’s former boyfriend came over to their house, roughed up his wife, and threatened to kill him. In the heat of the moment, Williamson defended himself, but the legal aftermath was unexpected. If you’re interested, you can listen to the full episode where Williamson shares his story12. It’s a gripping account of a life-altering event