S18 Ep67: Pro Bono: The 18 Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate w/Jeff MacArthur

True Crime Tuesday presents: Pro Bono:  The 18 Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate with Author, Jeff MacArthur!

In 1958, 19-year-old Charlie Starkweather went on a murder spree that paralyzed Nebraska, shocked the nation, and left 11 people dead. With him when he was captured was his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. The question soon arose, was Caril a kidnapped victim, or a heartless accomplice?

Appointed to her case, attorney John McArthur initially accepted the assignment out of a sense of constitutional duty. But as he delved deeper, he found that the truth was far more complicated than anyone was letting on. Up against incredible odds, and with a strong conviction of her innocence, McArthur remained with Caril and fought for her freedom for 18 years. For this service, he took no pay, accepting the case pro bono. This book, "Pro Bono...",  follows the long struggle of McArthur, his partner Merril Reller, and John's son James as they took on the Nebraska legal system and a public that had already determined Caril's guilt before ever hearing a word of testimony. His Grandson, Jeff joins TCT today to tell his story and the story of his family and where Caril's story goes from here!

PLUS: A BRAND NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS!!!

Check out the video of the guy surfing on his car in California traffic! Police say charges are pending! :   https://nypost.com/2023/06/05/video-shows-man-perched-onside-car-on-california-freeway/

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