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Starved Rock Murders: The Case for Chester Weger’s Innocence

Starved Rock Murders: The Case for Chester Weger’s Innocence

From@theBar


Starved Rock Murders: The Case for Chester Weger’s Innocence

From@theBar

ratings:
Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In March 1960, Illinois Starved Rock State Park became the site of the brutal murder and possible sexual assault of three middle-aged women who were visiting the park from nearby Chicago. Authorities quickly identified Chester Weger as the primary suspect, and he promptly confessed and was locked away for life. However, in the decades since, Weger has steadfastly maintained his innocence. Weger was paroled in 2020 after spending almost six decades in prison. Now, Weger is seeking to use DNA evidence to clear his name. His defense attorneys Andy Hale and Celeste Stack join Jonathan Amarilio and Trisha Rich to discuss the background and most recent revelations in Weger’s case and make the argument for Weger’s innocence.
Released:
Nov 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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