Send us a text

What if the justice system's failures had a direct hand in the tragic events of January 6, 2007, in Knoxville, Tennessee? Join me, Amy Prince, on "The Raven's Knock" as we confront this profound question through the harrowing story of Shannon Christian and Christopher Newsome. Their evening started like any other but ended in unspeakable horror at the hands of Lamarcus Davidson, Latavus Cobbins, and Eric Boyd – men who should have been stopped long before that fateful night. Knoxville, a city of community spirit and college pride, was left grappling with the aftermath of a crime that could have been prevented. Through chilling details and a critical examination of systemic flaws, we piece together the events and their impact on a town now forever changed.

The episode takes you into the heart of the tragedy, exploring the brutal reality of Shannon's murder and the subsequent emotional trials that followed. As we navigate the labyrinth of legal proceedings involving multiple defendants, including Boyd and Davidson, the failures and frustrations of the justice system come to the forefront. With a focus on the victims' families and the unbearable burden they carry, this story challenges us to question the nature of evil and the silence that allows it to thrive. Prepare to be confronted by unsettling truths and the haunting question of what might have been if justice had prevailed sooner.

Support the show