The Deadly Seven
The Deadly Seven
Podcast Description
Host Ashley Willcott is known as a tv anchor, a former judge, and a trial lawyer, and nearly all of the cases she's covered over the years intersect with one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. The opposite of the seven heavenly virtues.
These are THE REASONS why criminals commit crimes. They cannot resist their temptations. And it is a fascinating study to delve into the biggest and less known cases to figure out that why behind the crime; the motive.
This is a chance for us to figure out that WHY.
Join Ashley each and every week as she dives deep into cases you'll recognize instantly - and many you won't. She's joined by a roster of experts to break down each case.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores the intersection of criminal behavior and the Seven Deadly Sins, covering topics such as high-profile cases and psychological motives. Example episodes include discussions on the Menendez Brothers and the Lori Vallow-Daybell case, emphasizing themes like wrath and pride.
Host Ashley Willcott is known as a tv anchor, a former judge, and a trial lawyer, and nearly all of the cases she’s covered over the years intersect with one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. The opposite of the seven heavenly virtues.
These are THE REASONS why criminals commit crimes. They cannot resist their temptations. And it is a fascinating study to delve into the biggest and less known cases to figure out that why behind the crime; the motive.
This is a chance for us to figure out that WHY.
Join Ashley each and every week as she dives deep into cases you’ll recognize instantly – and many you won’t. She’s joined by a roster of experts to break down each case.
In this week’s episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Dinora Cardoso, who suffered elder abuse and ultimately died as a result of the lack of care from her caregivers.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley Willcott and Franz Borghardt discuss this case of elder abuse that highlights the themes of sloth and greed as motivations for neglect. They explore the legal implications of negligence in caregiving, the role of financial incentives, and the community’s reaction to the case. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accountability in caregiving and the moral responsibilities that come with caring for vulnerable individuals.
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