277. [INDIANA] Weighed Down || The Death of Joseph Smedley

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A stolen car, a vacant house, and a gloved pizza delivery. Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things, Haley Gray. For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Smalls.com/BIGMAD - promo code BIGMAD at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Quince.com/bigmad - Free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.  Right now, Whisker is offering $75 off Litter-Robot bundles. AND, as a special offer to listeners, you can get an additional $50 off when you go to stopscooping.com/BIGMAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shocking interviews, a search warrant, and heart wrenching evidence For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Bombas.com/Bigmad - For 20% off your first purchase, use promo code BIGMAD at checkout. Greenlight.com/BMTC - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free. IQBAR - Text "BIG" to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. "BIG" to 64000. Ollie.com - Enter code BIGMAD to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Posts on a single mom’s group, a missed day of work, and a story that seems to keep evolving. For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Wildgrain.com/BMTC - Free Croissants in every box - and $30 off your first box. Use Promo code BMTC at checkout. Orgain.com/Bigmad - Use code BIGMAD for 20% off your order.  Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Joinbilt.com/bigmad - Earn points by paying rent. Use your BIlt points for travel, hotels or future rent payments. Make sure to use our URL so they know we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 911 hangup, an unbothered table, and the smallest man who ever lived.  Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Buyraycon.com/Bigmad - Get 20% - 50% off, site wide! Nurturelife.com - Use code BIGMAD for 55% off your first order. Gabb.com/bigmad - $25 off any Gabb smartphone or smart watch. Money Crimes - Every Thursday, dive into the dark side of finance. From cutthroat con artists to billion-dollar scams, and even murder, Nicole Lapin will take you through the world’s wildest financial crimes – and teach you how to avoid becoming the victim of one.   Money Crimes with Nicole Lapin is part of Crime House Studios. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A midnight winter walk, a hotel room, and a security system that tells no lies. Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Smalls.com/BIGMAD - promo code BIGMAD at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Quince.com/bigmad - Free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.  Orgain.com/Bigmad - Use code BIGMAD for 20% off your order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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