
About this episode
This week on Innocent or Guilty, we’re diving into the case of Darlie Routier — a story that shook an entire community and still sparks debate decades later. Two young boys attacked in their own home, a mother left injured, and a narrative that split the nation in half.
The prosecution called it a cold-blooded crime. The defense argued it was a rushed investigation built on assumptions. And the public? Still divided.
In this episode, we walk through what was presented in court, what’s never sat right with investigators and supporters on both sides, and why this case continues to raise more questions than answers.
Was Darlie Routier a guilty mother… or a woman wrongfully accused? We lay out the story — you decide.
Ref:
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/drake-routier/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-hours/id965818306?i=1000624733802
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