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January 14, 2015 / 00:54

This episode covers the case of a pastor convicted of murdering his second wife, Becky Freley, and the implications surrounding the death of his first wife. It discusses the discovery of Becky in a wheelbarrow, set on fire, and the threats made by the pastor against her. The episode also touches on the arrest of Robert Pate, the ex-boyfriend of Becky, and the recent developments in the courtroom.

Key discussions include the details of the pastor's threats against Becky, as well as the emotional testimony from Christian, who defends his father, claiming he saved lives in Afghanistan. The episode highlights the shocking nature of the case and the complexities of the relationships involved.

Listeners are presented with the unfolding legal situation, including the dropping of charges in a courtroom in Indo, which adds to the drama of the narrative.

TLDR

A pastor is convicted of murdering his second wife, raising questions about his first wife's death.

Episode

0:54
00:00:01
[Music] A pastor convicted of murdering his second wife. But wait, did he also kill
00:00:07
his first wife? We knew right away that everyone was dead. Becky was found in a wheelbarrow and set
00:00:18
on fire. That's hate. That's when I knew it was him because he had threatened to
00:00:23
kill her. Say hi, Robert. Hi, guys. Yesterday, police arrested 25-year-olds Kristen Smith and Becky Freley's
00:00:35
ex-boyfriend, Robert Pate. It's all very obvious that there's no way. My son, Christian, he saved lives in
00:00:42
Afghanistan. He doesn't take lives. A bombshell out of an Indo courtroom today. Charges dropped.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 75
    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
    Most intense
  • 70
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • Pastor's Dark Secrets
    A pastor is convicted of murdering his second wife, raising questions about his first wife's fate.
    “But wait, did he also kill his first wife?”
    @ 00m 04s
    January 14, 2015
  • Shocking Arrests
    Police arrest Kristen Smith and Becky Freley's ex-boyfriend, Robert Pate, in a shocking twist.
    “It's all very obvious that there's no way.”
    @ 00m 33s
    January 14, 2015
  • Charges Dropped
    In a surprising turn, charges are dropped in a courtroom bombshell.
    “A bombshell out of an Indo courtroom today.”
    @ 00m 47s
    January 14, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • That's hate. That's when I knew it was him.
    Preview: "48 Hours " double feature
  • My son, Christian, he saved lives in Afghanistan.
    Preview: "48 Hours " double feature

Key Moments

  • Murder Conviction00:02
  • Wheelbarrow Discovery00:16
  • Police Arrests00:31
  • Charges Dropped00:47
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