True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here

“What the heck is a private investigator?”  Meet Lee Denney, a private investigator hired by the Griggs family to further dive into the death of their son Christian. Lee, an NRA instructor and firearms expert, begins to dig into what happened that day in October - and further questions the Chisenhall’s version of events.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Chisenhall has always maintained that he acted in self-defense and that he is protected under the Castle Doctrine - a North Carolina law that gives individuals the right to use reasonable force, including deadly force, to protect themselves against an intruder in their home.  But after the crime scene is processed and an autopsy is performed… the team questions whether the Castle Doctrine does in fact stand.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortly after the shooting - Pat Chisenhall voluntarily speaks with law enforcement and agrees to film a reenactment video of his version of events of October 12, 2013. The team dives into this reenactment video and shares the questions it raises.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team listens to and discusses the 911 calls that were made by Katie and Pat Chisenhall on October 12, 2013. These calls provide a unique glimpse into the Chisenhall’s account of what happened that day.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team dives deeper into the relationship between high school sweethearts, Christian Griggs, and Katie Chisenhall and discusses the lead-up to the tragic events that took place on October 12, 2013.  We’ll hear directly from Christian’s parents, Tony and Dolly, as they share their first-hand account of what happened that day.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Griggs was from an army family. He served in Iraq - following in the footsteps of his father, Tony Griggs who also proudly served his country. On this episode, we’ll get to know Chrisitan, and his parents, Tony & Dolly Griggs.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just outside Raleigh is the quaint, country town of Angier, North Carolina. It’s here, where a young man named Christian Griggs is shot in broad daylight by his father-in-law, Pat Chisenhall, who immediately claims self-defense. Hilarie, Dan, Po and Andrew begin to unpack this case - and ask the question, what led to this tragedy?  There is a lot about this story that bothers our team - tune in, follow along, and let us know your thoughts.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know this curious community has a lot of questions – in this episode, Hilarie, Dan, and Po take a midseason break in our case deep dives to answer some of those questions. The team will answer your questions surrounding the Brandon Woodruff case, as well as further illuminate their approach to working in the true crime genre. We encourage everyone to continue submitting questions via social media! And tune in for an important tease on the next case we will be diving into.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow our social media handles @ICHHstories on Instagram and Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re wrapping up Brandon Woodruff’s case - Hilarie, Dan, Po, and Andrew will discuss where Brandon’s case is now as well as the details of the case that still keep them up at night.   For more information, you can visit freebrandon.org, or you can go to the Free Brandon Facebook Page @ www.facebook.com/freebrandon. For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow us on Instagram @ICHHstories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team will discuss the issues that members of the LGBTQIA+ community may have faced in a small town in Texas back in 2005, and how little has changed all these years later. For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we’ll not only hear the team’s perspective of what it’s like to organize and interview someone who is incarcerated, but we’ll also hear directly from Brandon himself, and his perspective on the prejudice he faced - and what justice could mean for him and his family.   For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hilarie, Po, Dan and Andrew discuss Brandon’s two-week trial as well as the evidence the prosecution presents as proof that Brandon killed his parents.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hilarie, Po, Dan and Andrew discuss the lead up to Brandon’s trial, and the surprising discovery found in the Woodruff’s barn.    For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charla Woodruff, Brandon’s older sister, requests a second interview with law enforcement. The team discusses the allegations Brandon’s sister makes, as well as a shocking revelation from Brandon’s former friend, Mike Etherington.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So where was Brandon the night of his parent’s murder?  The team is breaking down the sequence of events on the night of October 16th, 2005.  For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.