Best of MURDERISH: Ep. 74 “Holly Washa, Delayed Justice”

Before becoming America’s weed-smoking darling and Martha Stewart’s bestie, Calvin Broadus Jr., known to the world as Snoop Dogg, was a member of the Crips, a notorious LA-based street gang. Prior to his fateful encounter with super-producer Dr. Dre at age 19, Snoop Dogg faced a bleak future, teetering on the brink of prison or death. Born on the tough streets of Long Beach, California, his earliest years were marked by struggle and strife.  It's hard to imagine now, but Snoop Dogg’s career, one that has cemented his status as a global icon, nearly met a premature end. In September 1993, with his highly anticipated debut album, Doggystyle, poised for release, Snoop was arrested in Los Angeles and accused of being an accessory to murder. If convicted, he faced life in prison.  On August 25th, Snoop was behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in a deadly shooting that left 20-year-old Ethiopian immigrant, Philip Woldemariam, dead. The question hanging over Snoop and his entourage was stark: was the shooting self-defense, or cold-blooded murder? The answer would rest with a jury, which held the future of a rap superstar in its hands. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir where she comments on true crime cases and reality TV! She also talks about skincare and shares a glimpse into her life as a mid-forties mom, entrepreneur and spicy GenXer who isn’t afraid to speak out on anything. Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Gabb Wireless: Visit Gabb.com/MURDERISH for $25 off any device - no contract required. Manscaped: Visit Manscaped.com and use code MANSCAPED20 for 20% off + free shipping. Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish (all lowercase) to sign up for a $1/month trial period. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120 Research and writing by: K. Brant. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, explore not only their chilling crimes but the dark psychology behind them. Follow Mind of a Serial Killer wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Jami prepares for Season 2 of Lipstick & Lies, she’s sharing an episode from last season. In this episode, Jami and her co-host Melissa take a closer look at the case of Jessica Wongso, who was accused of poisoning her best friend’s iced coffee with cyanide. The trial was complex, the evidence uncertain, and the ladies walked away with more questions than answers. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into a truly shocking case. Grab a coffee—just maybe not iced—and settle in. Sponsor: Acorns: acorns.com/murderish or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23, 2020, was just another day in the lives of Jorge Torres and Sarah Boone—a day filled with aimless hours, empty routines, and drinking. Only this day, a seemingly harmless game of hide-and-seek would turn deadly. The murder weapon: a suitcase. Jorge Torres took his last breath stuck inside of a suitcase as Sarah Boone slept upstairs.  Video footage captured by Sarah that fateful evening shocked the nation and became key evidence during her trial. A jury would have to decide whether Jorge’s death was murder, self-defense, or simply a tragic error.  Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Wildgrain: Visit Wildgrain.com/MURDERISH for $30 off your first box + free croissants in every box. Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/murderish for 50% off their lifetime membership. Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish (all lowercase) for a $1/month trial period. Acorns: Visit acorns.com/murderish or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Research and writing by: K. Brant. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Jami takes time off from recording MURDERISH during the Holidays, we’re releasing an episode of her other podcast, Lipstick & Lies. In this episode of Lipstick & Lies, Jami walks co-host Melissa Moore through the case of Texas stage mom, Wanda Holloway. In 1989, Wanda went to great lengths to secure her daughter’s spot on the coveted junior high cheerleading team. When her daughter, Shanna Harper, DIDN’T make the cheer squad, Wanda was seething with anger. The socialite stage mom then took steps to make sure Shanna would be on the cheer team the following year. The steps she took, however, would turn many peoples’ lives upside down and end in a courtroom shocker. This is the bizarre tale of an overzealous Texas socialite and cheer mom who’d carefully planned out her life and image, and nobody was going to get in the way of that …even if it meant murder.  Sponsor: Hers: ForHERS.com/murderish for your personalized weight loss treatment options Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices