161: The Murder of Brad Smithwick

Published: Aug. 22, 2022, midnight

b'Everyone who knew Brad Smithwick knew that he loved his two children more than anything in the world. That\\u2019s why he fought tooth and nail to gain full custody of them. Finally, on October 3, 2007, Brad got what he was working so hard for: full custody. He was set to fill out the paperwork in two days. But he would never get the chance to sign his name on the dotted line.

This episode was suggested by Albert \\u201cBubba\\u201d Summerlin, a retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Agent Summerlin assisted with the investigation I\\u2019m discussing in today\\u2019s case. He was gracious enough to not only recommend the topic, but speak with us on multiple occasions to make sure we got the details right. So, thank you to Agent Summerlin!

Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched and Written by Haley Gray
Additional writing by Erica Kelley
Special thanks to Albert \\u201cBubba\\u201d Summerlin, retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited & Mixed by Erica Kelley

Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/the-murder-of-brad-smithwick

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