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Sep 2023
29m 28s

From the Makers of You Didn’t See Nothin...

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In March, 2016, Shapearl Wells wakes up to a bamming at her door. It’s the police, telling her that her 22-year-old son, Courtney Copeland, has been shot. Detectives tell her Courtney drove his BMW to a police station for help. But Shapearl’s grief turns into suspicion when police start asking her questions. 


From the Makers of “You Didn’t See Nothin”, “Somebody” is a co-production of Topic Studios, The Intercept, the Invisible Institute, and iHeartRadio, in association with Tenderfoot TV. Subscribe now to listen to the full series.

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