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Sneak peek: The Case Against Ezra McCandless

February 07, 2020 / 02:38

This episode covers the violent attack on Ezra Mandas, her subsequent 911 call, and the investigation into her ex-boyfriend Alexander Woodworth. Key discussions include the details of the attack, the discovery of Woodworth's body, and the implications of the case.

Ezra Mandas, a young woman, arrived at a farmer's house in a bloody state, claiming she had been attacked. She was unable to remember much about the incident, but law enforcement found the word 'boy' carved into her arm.

As the investigation progressed, Ezra recalled being attacked by her ex-boyfriend, Alexander Woodworth, on a remote road. The case took a turn when Woodworth's body was discovered, raising questions about the nature of the violence.

The prosecutor described the crime scene as one of the most violent he had ever encountered, noting that Woodworth had been stabbed 16 times. The case ultimately hinged on the credibility of Ezra's account.

TLDR

Ezra Mandas survives a brutal attack, leading to the discovery of her ex-boyfriend's violent death.

Episode

2:38
00:00:04
on March 22nd of 2018 the dun County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a local
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farmer I have a lady that just came to my house and somebody attacked her a woman had showed up at his house and was
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Bloody she needs a doctor her clothes are all torn a young woman claimed that she had been violently
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attacked what's your name Ma you don't know do you have any idea who did this to you she couldn't
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remember they saw the word boy carved into her left arm she said she was scared something horrible happened to
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this woman this is a strange situation one I've never seen and I've been around a long
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time you would think oh my gosh this is horrible this poor woman and then law enforcement show up
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and learn that her name is Ezra mandas but as you listen you know you hear Jason mangle call Jason mangle
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anybody that we can call for J mangle she was my girlfriend I was in deep love with ad she was an amazing person I
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thought she was pretty interesting and she was really artistic we were good friends she liked having people in her
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life as the investigation continues Ezra is able to remember that that she was attacked on a muddy
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Road very remote by Alexander Woodworth an ex-boyfriend law enforcement was treating this case as a woman who was
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violently attacked by a man and they were unable to find him you needed to find Alex you thought he was an attacker
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correct everything changed when law enforcement found the body we found Alex's body laying across
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the whole backseat foot wall I've been a prosecutor since 201 and I've never seen anything this
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violent this is heinous 16 times he was stabbed I never saw a violent bone in her
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body this was anger and rage and this was personal [Music] this case boiled down to whether you
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believed Ezra mechanist or not [Music]

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most intense
  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Biggest twist
  • 75
    Most heartbreaking

Episode Highlights

  • A Mysterious Attack
    A woman arrives at a farmer's house, bloodied and terrified after a violent attack.
    “She needs a doctor; her clothes are all torn.”
    @ 00m 20s
    February 07, 2020
  • The Investigation Unfolds
    As the investigation continues, Ezra recalls being attacked by her ex-boyfriend.
    “I thought he was an attacker, correct?”
    @ 01m 50s
    February 07, 2020
  • A Shocking Discovery
    Law enforcement finds the body of the alleged attacker, leading to a shocking twist.
    “I've never seen anything this violent.”
    @ 02m 08s
    February 07, 2020

Episode Quotes

  • This is a strange situation, one I've never seen.
    Sneak peek: The Case Against Ezra McCandless
  • This was anger and rage and this was personal.
    Sneak peek: The Case Against Ezra McCandless

Key Moments

  • 911 Call00:08
  • Bloody Arrival00:20
  • Memory of Attack01:28
  • Body Found01:58
  • Violence Described02:10

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