"The Mercedes Killer" Pt. 1: Clara Harris

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"The Mercedes Killer" Pt. 1: Clara Harris

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Aug 26, 2020

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After pursuing a career that launched her from Colombia to America, Clara Harris met the man who would turn her world upside down. The two married and built the perfect life together, but something wicked began brewing in 2002, when Clara discovered her husband was having an affair.

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Aug 26, 2020

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The true crime podcast where women aren’t just the victims. Every week, we examine the psychology, motivations, and atrocities of female felons. New episodes come out every Wednesday. Female Criminals is a production of Cutler Media and part of the Parcast Network.

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