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
Nov 2021
Man and Fiancé Murdered in Their Sleep
<p>It's been fifteen years since Judy Conley said good night to her son, then woke up to the news that he'd been murdered in his bed. Curtis Francis was gunned down alongside his fiancé, Jennifer Burgette. </p><p>No suspect has been named in the case, but there's lots of speculat ... Show More
41m 34s
Nov 2023
Why Did the FBI Dig Back into The Idaho Murder House?
Can you imagine standing in the very place where a grisly crime took place? What would it do to your understanding of the event, your feelings towards the accused, or the victims who lost their lives? This is the reality faced by jurors in high-profile criminal cases, and it was ... Show More
7m 20s