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Ashley White took a nap in 2015, leaving her children alone. When her 5-year-old son Noah is found dead in the family’s septic tank, the backlash was stronger than anyone could have imagined.
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Noah’s preschool teacher Stacy Arnett gave a eulogy at his funeral. She wanted to make sure people remembered him as a joyful little boy instead of just a life cut short by tragedy.
It might seem like Noah’s death is unique and unprecedented. It isn’t. Children die in septic tanks each year, but unlike Paul and Ashley, few of their parents see the inside of a courtroom.
Ashley White testifies she only left Noah for the length of a shower. She knows now that was a bad idea.
The discovery of Noah’s body inside the family’s septic tank sets of a series of rumors about the way he got inside. But what does the evidence suggest?
1Though Noah’s death is one of the most high profile cases in Pulaski County history, it wasn’t the first time his mother found herself at the center of tragedy.
The people searching for Noah don’t know much about the child’s parents, other than Ashley White’s history with drug addiction. For many, that was enough.
A rural Virginia county rallies together when a child goes missing in 2015. When the boy is found dead in a septic tank four days later, many rally together to condemn his parents.
Available now from The Roanoke Times.
Ashley White’s legal case has been resolved six months after Septic was released and more than three years after Noah Thomas’ death.
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I didn't care for the constant back ground music. it distracted me from the story
Very good podcast!! I highly recommend it. You all did a great job!
what's wrong with the community and their comments is that everyone is so quick to judge and throw stones at glass houses. it's sad but true
Oh lordy. Those guys are so bias against low income, recovering communities. But they just don't want to admit it. This would NEVER happen if it was a middle to upper class family. Also take into consideration it's a high probability that a lot of the jurors AND THE JUDGES/LAWYERS belong to an middle/upper class demographic. Also that they probably have not had to overcome addiction. Also, another thought, a lot of the people judging her probably were in a situation where they could afford to be at home at all times (2 car households for example) or even hire a nanny or babysitter if they do have to leave the house. These facts inevitably lead to biases. And. IDK. It bothers me that the men talking either don't realize or don't want to admit that they aren't 100% impartial, which is practically impossible.
This episode is heartbteaking ❤️ I don't know how anyone who's heard this could accuse her of being "a monster"
I am a self diagnosed podcast junky... My time here on earth is denoted as BP (Before Podcasts) and AP (After Podcasts)... I only mention that because I want to compliment both of you and your team on a job well done.. The subject matter is a fascinating case study on humanity that goes fast enough to keep you binge listening. Also, the production quality is fantastic and easily on par with some of my longtime favorites.. sound, music, dialog, phrasing, editing and cadence are all superb... A+ guys, don't know how i found you but thanks for an entertaining Friday night... make some more!!!!!
Her testimony is heartbreaking... She is so clear and passionate that I can't believe she's lying
wow!!! great job on this podcast! mom was villified because of her challenging background! not fair....so what if she lived in a trailer... you ought to see my living room most days!. she passed 24 drug screens!!!!!! people are so judgy. if she was Richie Rich and her parents were somebody they give her a damn reality show and call her innocent. I pray she has a support system and some faith and some self-worth and can rise above what the justice system and the community put her through. and before you make comments listen to the whole podcast. even the reporters mother admitted to losing her 18 month old and a cornfield for 2 hours so if you're going to pass judgment get over yourself.
If this scenario had happened anywhere other than Pulaski County, things would've been different. I can't believe the horror this family went through.
the attorney at the end was irritating didn't seem to know how to properly ask questions
excellent job guys! infuriating and devastating. I KNOW the outcome would have been different had this been a well to do family.
What order do these go in?