Burden

By: Power of Pod
  • Summary

  • Mom didn’t kill herself. It was murder. That’s what Billie Jean Letterman's daughter is out to prove.


    Season 1 of Burden examines the suspicious death of a young mother in Arkansas and the dangers of not holding abusers accountable.


    Hosted by attorney Stephanie Harris and journalist Karen Tricot Steward.


    Get bonus content on Patreon.


    Burden is a production of Power of Pod, a podcast production company that uses the power of podcasting to help us better understand our world.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Burden Season 1 Trailer
    Aug 22 2022

    Mom didn't kill herself. It was murder. That's what one daughter is out to prove. Burden is a podcast about the suspicious death of Billie Jean Letterman near Texarkana, Arkansas in 1991.


    The story covers Billie’s tragic death, an investigation that went terribly wrong, and a family left with many hard questions.


    Burden is based on extensive interviews with police, forensic experts, paramedics, Billie Jean’s family and friends, and others close to the case. The podcast is co-hosted by attorney Stephanie Harris and journalist Karen Tricot Steward. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    3 mins
  • What Happened To Billie Jean?
    Sep 30 2022

    Billie Jean Letterman died of a gunshot wound to the head at her home in Texarkana, Arkansas in 1991. Her husband Michael said she shot herself.


    When paramedics arrive at the scene, Michael is behaving suspiciously. At the hospital, medical staff also notice some concerning behavior. 


    Police interview Michael to try to understand what happened to Billie Jean but are quick to appease him when he becomes nervous and can’t get his story straight.


    Bonus content available on Patreon.


    Visit BurdenPod.com for more information on this show. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    26 mins
  • Mom Didn’t Kill Herself
    Oct 6 2022

    Billie Jean Letterman’s daughter Ashly was in the house the night her mother was shot in the head. Ashly is Michael Letterman's step daughter. She was only six years old when her mom died. What she saw that night has been haunting her ever since. 


    Ashly’s father Topper Letterman, who is also Michael Letterman’s older brother, talks about his relationship with Michael and what he thinks happened the night Billie Jean was shot.


    Bonus content available on Patreon.


    Visit BurdenPod.com for more information on this show. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    26 mins

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