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On April Fools Day 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Ohio home. David Thorne, her ex-boyfriend and father of one of her children, was instantly a suspect. David was eventually tried, convicted, and sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Yvonne. But the entire investigation may have been botched, or even worse, covered up. Now, after 22 years journalist Maggie Freleng investigates Yvonne’s murder alongside Jason Baldwin (himself wrongfully convicted as a member of the West Memphis Three) and his organization Proclaim Justice. Is David actually innocent? And if so, who did kill Yvonne Layne?
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20: The Reckoning

20: The Reckoning

2021-10-1449:1017

In the season finale, Maggie give David a chance to explain what happened when Danny and John visited and the guys make a decision on whether or not to take David's case. This Week's Sponsors: Babbel - Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you'll get an additional 3 months for free. Just go to babbel.com and use promo code MAGGIE. Purple - Right now you'll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to purple.com/mia and use promo code MIA. Cat Person - Go to catperson.com/MIA and use code MIA to save nearly 50% on your Starter Box with free shipping. 
19: The Circling

19: The Circling

2021-10-0740:0412

The team finally gets to speak with David Thorne himself and ask him about everything they've learned. However, the answers were not what they were looking for. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Ana Luisa - Treat yourself and your loved ones to beautiful, sustainable jewelry by going to analuisa.com/alliance and use code ALLIANCE for 10% off. HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/miamaggie14 and use code MIAMAGGIE14 for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping! Shudder - To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code MIA.
18: The Choir Boy

18: The Choir Boy

2021-09-3045:529

After speaking with Joe Wilkes, the team reckons with the possibility that David could have been involved after all. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Daily Harvest - Go to dailyharvest.com and enter code MAGGIE to get $25 off your first box. Ana Luisa - Treat yourself and your loved ones to beautiful, sustainable jewelry by going to analuisa.com/alliance and use code ALLIANCE for 10% off.
17: The Visit

17: The Visit

2021-09-2341:3613

Maggie, John, and Danny finally get to speak with Joe Wilkes...and what he had to say was shocking. His story gets even more complicated than we could have imagined.  Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: PrettyLitter - Visit prettylitter.com and use promo code MIA for 20% off your first order. Babbel - Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you'll get an additional 3 months for free. Just go to babbel.com and use promo code MAGGIE. Ana Luisa - Treat yourself and your loved ones to beautiful, sustainable jewelry by going to analuisa.com/alliance and using code ALLIANCE for 10% off.
16: The Best Friend

16: The Best Friend

2021-09-1636:1111

Maggie, John, and Danny search for Joe Wilkes' best friend who he allegedly confessed to that he killed Yvonne. Things take a turn to where no one thought the investigation would go.    Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Purple - Go to purple.com/mia and use promo code MIA for 10% off any order of $200 or more. Audible - New members can try Audible for 30 days on us. Visit audible.com/unjust or text unjust to 500-500. HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/miamaggie14 and use code miamaggie14 for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping!
15: The Star Witness

15: The Star Witness

2021-09-0933:5410

Back on the ground in Ohio, Maggie and the guys continue their search for Chris Campbell. Chris and his girlfriend Rose say the night of the murder they saw Joe Wilkes at the Carnation mall. He chatted with them for a while and then dropped a bomb: Rose and Chris both testified Joe told them he was in town to do a job - to kill a girl. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors:   Cat Person - Go to catperson.com/MIA and use code MIA to save nearly 50% on your Starter Box with free shipping. Best Fiends - Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.
14: The Cops

14: The Cops

2021-07-2940:4112

This week Maggie flips the script and turns the microscope on the cops. Who were the detectives in charge of the investigation? Maggie looks into their files and uncovers some shocking revelations about their history as Alliance Police Officers...and that leads Maggie, John, and Danny to make a phone call that leaves them stunned. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors:   IPVanish - Go to ipvanish.com/MIA for 65% off their usual offering Best Fiends - Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Audible - New members can always true Audible for 30 days free by visiting audible.com/unust or text unjust to 500-500
13: The Expert

13: The Expert

2021-07-2201:04:3916

Veteran forensic expert Karen Smith joins Maggie to look at the crime scene and give her opinion on who could have done this and how. Karen is a retired major case detective with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. During her career, she conducted 500 death investigations and worked 20,000 in other cases. She serves as a lecturer at the University of Florida, Florida State University and Florida Gulf Coast University for various forensic courses. Karen has appeared on Dateline, 20/20, CNN's Inside Man with Morgan Spurlock, the PBS documentary How Sherlock Changed the World, CNN's Special Investigation into the Missy Bevers Case, HLN's Murder Board, and she currently appears regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace on SiriusXM as a resident forensic expert. You can find Karen's podcast "Shattered Souls" by visiting https://www.crimecon.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: IPVanish - Go to ipvanish.com/mia to get 65% off their usual offering Purple - Go to purple.com/mia and use code MIA for 10% off any order of $200 or more Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MAGGIE
12: The Shakedown

12: The Shakedown

2021-07-1529:1712

In order to understand a murder like this, you have to understand the victim. Maggie, John and Danny talk to some of the people closest to Yvonne to try to find out what was going on in her life in the months leading up to her murder. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. Come see us live in Boston at The Wilbur Theater on Saturday, July 31st and 7pm. I'll be joining Patrick & Gillian from True Crime Obsessed along with Tim and Lance of the Missing Maura Murray podcast. Find tickets at https://thewilbur.com/artist/true-crime-obsessed/. This Week's Sponsors: PrettyLitter - Visit prettylitter.com and use promo code MIA for 20% off your first order Athena Club - Sign up today and you'll get 20% off your first order. Just go to athenaclub.com and use promo code MIA IPVanish - Go to ipvanish.com/mia to get 65% off their usual offering
11: The Others

11: The Others

2021-07-0836:5311

Maggie, John and Danny set out in Ohio to speak with some top people of interest who have been named in the case. Jim, the allegedly creepy neighbor who was spying on Yvonne and Jeremy, someone close to the family and who the Psychic described as the perpetrator. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. Come see us live in Boston at The Wilbur Theater on Saturday, July 31st and 7pm. I'll be joining Patrick & Gillian from True Crime Obsessed along with Tim and Lance of the Missing Maura Murray podcast. Find tickets at https://thewilbur.com/artist/true-crime-obsessed/ This Week's Sponsors: Cat Person - Go to catperson.com/MIA and use code MIA to save nearly 50% on your Starter Box with free shipping Daily Harvest - Go to dailyharvest.com and enter code MAGGIE to get $25 off your first box Babbel - Go to babbel.com code MAGGIE for an extra 3 months free 
10: Live from Alliance

10: Live from Alliance

2021-07-0101:21:396

Live from Alliance Ohio, Maggie joins Proclaim Justice and Sue Gless Thorne to answer all of your questions about the wrongful conviction of David Thorne and the unsolved murder of Yvonne Layne. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Stamps.com - Go to stamps.com and use promo code MIA to get a special offer including a 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale - no long term commitments or contracts. Care/Of - For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to takecareof.com and enter code alliance50 HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/miamaggie14 and use code miamaggie14 for 14 free meals, including free shipping
9: The PIs

9: The PIs

2021-06-2431:509

Jason Baldwin from the West Memphis 3 and his team of private investigators from Proclaim Justice team up with Maggie to look into David's case.  They hit the ground in Ohio to find out: who really did kill Yvonne Layne? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: BetterHelp - Murder in Alliance listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/MAGGIE HelloFresh - Go to hellofresh.com/unjust14 and use code unjust14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping Apostrophe - Go to apostrophe.com/MIA and use code MIA to save $15 off your first visit
8: The Psychic

8: The Psychic

2021-06-1728:3613

Months into the investigation of Yvonne Layne's murder, police felt stuck, so they did something controversial: they went to a psychic. And the audio recordings we obtained from the visit give an incredible amount of insight into who may have killed Yvonne. However, it wasn't what the psychic said to detectives, but what they told her that is truly shocking. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Ana Luisa - go to analuisa.com/alliance and use code ALLIANCE to get 10% off BetterHelp - Murder in Alliance listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/MAGGIE PrettyLitter - Visit prettylitter.com and use promo code MIA for 20% off your first order 
7: The Witness

7: The Witness

2021-06-1031:1211

On April 1, 1999, the day Yvonne was found murdered in her home, a neighbor stopped by and told police he saw someone leaving her home, unbeknownst to him, after Yvonne was alredy dead. But this witness's statement was never turned over to the defense. Why? And who was the man he saw leaving Yvonne's home after her murder? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Daily Harvest - Go to dailyharvest.com and enter code MAGGIE to get $25 off your first box Prose - Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order by going to Prose.com/MIA Cat Person - Go to catperson.com/MIA and use code MIA to save nearly 50% on your Starter Box with free shipping
6: The Wife

6: The Wife

2021-06-0335:3119

David Thorne has spent over 20 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit. Although he says his case is "Dead in the Water", he hasn't been alone. Sue Thorne, a retired postal worker turned amatuer investigator, has kept his case alive all these years and uncovered new evidence that could point to David's innocence. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Apostrophe - Go to apostrophe.com/MIA and use code MIA to save $15 off your first visit. EmbrWave - Visit embrwave.com/MIA to save $50 Stamps.com - Go to stamps.com and use promo code UNJUST to get a special offer including a 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale - no long term commitments or contracts. 
5: The Trial

5: The Trial

2021-05-2733:2916

After David Thorne and Joe Wilkes were arrested for the murder of Yvonne Layne in April 1999, they went to trial in January 2000. What evidence was used to convict them? What kind of defense did David have in the face of Joe's confession? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: BetterHelp - Murder in Alliance listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/MAGGIE Ana Luisa - Go to analuisa.com/alliance and use code ALLIANCE to get 10% off Embr Wave - Save $50 by visitng embrwave.com/MIA
4: The Accomplice

4: The Accomplice

2021-05-2033:0914

Three months after Yvonne's murder, Joseph Wilkes confessed. He said David Thorne hired him to kill his ex-girlfriend. So who is Joseph Wilkes? What led this young man to allegedly murder a mother of five in cold blood? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: EmbrWave - Save $50 on your product by visiting embrwave.com/MIA Prose - Take your free in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your firs order today at prose.com/MIA Audible - Start your free Audible trial by visiting audible.com/unjust or text unjust to 500-500 HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/unjust12 and use code unjust12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping
3: The Murder

3: The Murder

2021-05-1336:0723

On the morning of April Fools Day 1999, Tawnia Layne went to pick up her grandkids at Yvonne's home. But instead, she stumbled upon a brutal crime scene, her daughter nearly decapitated in a pool of her own blood. Who could have done this to Yvonne? In this episode we look at the first hours and days of the investigation. Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Embr: You can save $50 by going to embrwave.com/MIA. Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to takecareof.com and enter code ALLIANCE50. Snow Files: E-mail mia@snowfiles.net with subject line MIA to be entered to win a Snow Files hoodie. Entries must be received by May 31st. 
2: The Lovers

2: The Lovers

2021-05-1332:1525

In this episode we learn about Yvonne, David and how the two came together and had their son, Brandon. But we also learn about the problems the couple had and issues in Yvonne's lfe ultimately causing the two to break up before her murder. Who was Yvonne Layne? What brought the young lovers together and ultimately caused their split? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: Ana Luisa: Go to analuisa.com/alliance and use code ALLIANCE to get 10% off. Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/alliance and use promo code ALLIANCE to get $5 off your order. Apostrophe: Save $15 off your first visit with a certified dermatologist at apostrophe.com/MIA when you use code MIA. 
1: Dead in the Water

1: Dead in the Water

2021-05-1327:5826

In 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Ohio home while her children slept. Her ex-boyfriend, David Thorne, was instantly a suspect as the father of one of her children, but he had a solid alibi. So the police found Joe Wilkes, a friend of David’s, who said David hired him to kill Yvonne. In 2000 with Joe’s testimony, David was sentenced to life without parole. But, our investigation has shown that almost everyone in Yvonne's life had a motive to kill her – like her own family, a creepy neighbor and even police officers. In this season, we investigate the case with Jason Baldwin and @proclaimjustice. So is David a cold blooded murderer, and if not who did kill Yvonne Layne? Do you have information about who murdered Yvonne Layne? Call our anonymous tip line at 888-863-9550. All tips are anonymous and confidential. This Week's Sponsors: PrettyLitter: Go to prettylitter.com and use promo code MIA for 20% off your first order. Daily Harvest: Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code MAGGIE to get $25 off your first box. BetterHelp: Murder in Alliance listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/MAGGIE.
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Comments (53)

Kala Stilwell

You don't want to post all of the Crime scene photos on social out of respect for Yvonne, but... if somebody wants to see them they can pay your patreon prices and suddenly your respect for Yvonne disappears. 🤔

Jan 31st
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Serena Schmitt

been hooked to this podcast since I began listening!

Apr 14th
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Serena Schmitt

This podcast will be my new binge worthy podcast I'm sure of it...

Dec 31st
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Irish Blue

amazing series, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Can't wait for an update!!!! great advertisements too!!!

Nov 30th
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Dave Sykes

So we're expected to believe you went to all the lengths in the previous 17 episodes, contacted all those people, invested all that time and resource before you did a deep dive in all the police files available? This podcast just lost all it's credibility, this isn't an investigation it's a docu-drama

Oct 20th
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monnie🤬

Maggie, You and your team have done an amazing job on this case. I am in no way saying David is innocent, but wouldn’t testing the fingerprint and the DNA give NEW evidence, if it did NOT match David ? Why was this not tested 22 years ago ? Since the first investigation team failed to do this, I believe the bill should be picked up by the state at this point. Thank You.

Oct 15th
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Kimica Z

Lion cub?? From all the photos it looks like David had a tiger cub.

Oct 7th
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Doreen Giuliano

Hunches and beliefs still isn't proof David did this. Even if he was a brute to other women and did want custody of his child, still doesn't prove anything. This case is based on testimony only. A person can spend the rest of their life in prison based on a hunch.

Oct 1st
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Thaddeus James Morin

Dude tells 12 different stories and now all of a sudden he doesn't remember and had a blackout. I get you guys letting him bullshit you for the sake of more episodes and a longer story line. But I know you don't actually believe this guys bullshit. He's guilty and so is the guy who hired him. This is a interesting case and if he was actually innocent there would be a broad array of interesting other suspects. I just wish in the interview the guys pulled some Josh Mankiewicz type shit and called him on his bullshit. see how he reacted when it was made clear no one was buying his lying ass. like nice try, you almost could pull this off considering the Shady people that she was hanging around. But bro, you blew up your spot early on, give it up. Changing your story won't work. admit you're guilty and maybe try for parole

Oct 1st
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EmmyD407

This episode had some brutal self-reflection & honesty. I'm enjoying the approach to the case & the team's journey. Information could have easily been ignored or swept under the rug when it doesn't fit the narrative.

Oct 1st
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Thaddeus James Morin

come on you guys. you let this dude talk you around the evidence. and you don't ask him how the jeans got there. that's really important. this guys lying and you could have called him on it. he might be smart nowadays, but at 19 I'm sure he did some stupid things. I know he did actually (murder). I'm tired of podcast buying into innocent claims from killers to extend or make a show. the police work was sloppy and the Interrogation was horrible. but this guys guilty

Sep 29th
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Sarah Witham

omg.... I can't believe you are leaving us hanging like that!!! for an entire week!! please do the next episode sooner, I'm dying over here!!

Sep 27th
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Amber Crim

Girl... I got emotional too! I'm not even sure if I believe either of the men are behind this murder at this point. But knowing what I've heard of Alliance as a whole, I believe the cops are hiding so much!

Sep 23rd
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EmmyD407

That took a turn I wasn't expecting! Can't wait for the next episode!

Sep 16th
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Bryan/DexCaliber

if he was wrongfully convicted, why confess?

Sep 4th
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Ernest_Borg_8

So glad they covered this case on Reasonable Doubt id tv show. Stop helping this horrible manipulative man. End this shameful podcast if you have any journalistic integrity.

Aug 16th
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Andrea Polando

ahh i lovw Beth Karas! and obsessed with this case

Aug 14th
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Sarah Witham

this episode was released on July 29th... it is now August 8th... its been longer than a week so where is the new episode??? if you can't tell by my level of impatience, I am addicted to this podcast!!

Aug 8th
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Bo Kelley

I'm curious.....Why is it an act of congress to simply answer a question at face value ? Why all of the ,ums, well you know, you know what I mean ?....If they knew what you "meant" , they wouldn't ask you ?.....It all sounds "shady".

Aug 6th
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Brandy E

Super awesome episode!!! what a smart lady!

Aug 3rd
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