Chapter 5: On Trial

Introducing Smoked

From the producers of Carruth comes the story of racing prodigy Randy Lanier, who shot to stardom at the Indy 500 in the 1980s—and funded his racing through a secret double life as one of the biggest pot kingpins in American history. Now, after serving nearly 30 years in prison, Lanier's tale of weed, speed and the road ahead highlights society's changing relationship with marijuana, and the legacy of those already incarcerated for it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Epilogue: Healing and the Road Ahead

Following Rae Carruth’s release from prison, the Carolina Panthers welcome Saundra Adams — the mother of Cherica Adams, the pregnant woman Carruth conspired to murder — and her grandson Chancellor Lee to Bank of America Stadium. Soon after, Scott Fowler tracks down Carruth himself in search of closure of his own. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Chapter 7: Forgiveness

As Rae Carruth’s prison release date nears, Saundra Adams, the mother of the pregnant woman Carruth conspired to murder, tells us she’s found a way to forgive the men who killed Cherica Adams. She wonders what if any relationship Carruth should have with Chancellor Lee, as she honors her daughter’s legacy through advocacy work on behalf of domestic violence survivors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Chapter 6: The Verdict and the Miracle

Jury foreman Clark Pennell recounts for us the tense deliberations before delivering a verdict against Rae Carruth. Chancellor Lee's doctors diagnose him with Cerebral Palsy as a result of his traumatic birth. His speech is halting and his movement labored, yet Chancellor Lee surpasses doctors’ expectations for his progress and development in physical therapy, and at home. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Chapter 5: On Trial

Chancellor Lee goes home from the hospital with his maternal grandmother, Saundra Adams. Soon, the most notorious trial in Charlotte history gets under way, as lawyers spar with witnesses and each other. With Rae Carruth facing the death penalty, his lead defense attorney recounts in detail the strategy to make their case and save Carruth's life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.