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May 2023
1h 40m

The Pamela Smart Case (Part 1)

Morbid Network | Wondery
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Mention the Pamela Smart case to someone in New Hampshire, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. The case captivated the nation in the early 90's and at the center of it all, of course, was Pamela. A New Hampshire native, she had big dreams of becoming somebody and making a name for herself. She moved away from her small town and almost did, bu ... Show More
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