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EP220: The Pastor's Wife
Elizabeth ("Liz") and Charles Sennett had a beautiful marriage and two amazing sons. Charles became a pastor at the age of 24 and Liz was a cherished member of their small community in Alabama. In March of 1988, Liz was brutally beaten, stabbed and eventually died. Within one week, Charles was also dead. What happened to the Sennett family and who would want to kill them? Listen to this episode to learn more about this tragic story.
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