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Hawaii Doc Appeals Conviction, Ebony Parker Case Dismissed, and the Psychology of ‘Hell on Wheels’ Killer Mackenzie Shirilla, with Samantha Benigno
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The MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Ashleigh Merchant join the program to discuss how post-trial juror comments could lead to a new trial for Gerhardt Konig, the Hawaii doctor convicted of manslaughter, the role ‘intent’ played in Konig’s conviction, why prosecutors and defense attorneys alike dread juror interviews, a judge dismissed criminal charges against Ebony Parker, a former elementary school assistant principal in a case connected to a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in January 2023, why the charges were dismissed mid-trial, how double jeopardy applies to this case, how it’s a financial win for the teacher, Abby Zwerner, who was shot, behavioral scientist and host of the “I Don’t Belong Here” show, Samantha Benigno, joins Dave and Ashleigh to discuss Netflix’s documentary “The Crash,” what the doc revealed about “Hell on Wheels” killer Mackenzie Shirilla, Samantha’s expert perspective on the relationship between Mackenzie and her victims, the revealing jailhouse exchanges between Mackenzie and her mother, and more.
Dave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com
Ashleigh Merchant: https://www.criminaldefenseattorneysmarietta.com
Samantha Benigno: https://www.youtube.com/@IDBHTrueCrime
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