In February 2015, the Somerset prosecutor announced that John Sheridan had murdered his wife in cold blood and then killed himself. In 2017, the manner of death was updated to “undetermined.” From the local detectives to the state’s Attorney General’s office, a lot of people walked away from these murders. If a family as powerful and well-connected as the Sh ... Show More
Jun 2024
Update: The Norcross Enterprise Takes a Hit
Big news for Dead End listeners.On Monday, June 17, George Norcross was charged in a 13-count indictment from the attorney general of New Jersey, Matthew J. Platkin. Norcross, whose entry into politics was chronicled in the fifth episode of Dead End, was once widely regarded as t ... Show More
9m 27s
Jun 2024
George Norcross Takes a Front Row Seat for His Own Indictment
On June 17, the New Jersey state attorney general announced an indictment of George Norcross, and the powerful party boss showed up. It was a remarkable moment because Norcross is charged in a racketeering case that, by definition, involves intimidation. The 111-page indictment a ... Show More
23m 27s
Mar 2024
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Joyce and John Sheridan
<p>Since 2014, the mysterious deaths of Joyce and John Sheridan have been a major topic of conversation in Skillman, New Jersey. And as you might expect from the title, the story I have for you today is not as cut-and-dried as certain city officials would have you believe.</p><p> ... Show More
52m 53s
Sep 2024
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: John Bender
<p>When a 44-year-old millionaire ends up shot and killed in his bed in Costa Rica, authorities are quick to put the blame on his wife. But what unravels next is a much bigger web of lies, injustice, and gems…</p><ul><li><i>If you or anyone you know is thinking about suicide, emo ... Show More
44m 34s
Aug 2023
Justice for Selonia (Selonia Smith Reed)
<p>A wife and mother was brutally murdered. A suspect emerged quickly, but the case went unsolved for decades. Would a new DA and a new look at the file, bring the justice long denied?</p><p> </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatomyofmurder ... Show More
55m 17s