Scott Weinberger

Anatomy of Murder is an Audiochuck original produced and created by Weinberger Media and Forseti Media. Ashley Flowers and Sumit David are executive producers.

Anatomy of Murder is an Audiochuck original produced and created by Weinberger Media and Forseti Media. Ashley Flowers and Sumit David are executive producers.

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I'm Scott Weinberger, investigative journalist and former deputy sheriff.

I'm Scott Weinberger, investigative journalist and former deputy sheriff.

And this is Anatomy of Murder.

And this is Anatomy of Murder.

Whether it's scrolling social media, online gaming, or starring in their own YouTube channel, many people see the internet as a virtual world offering community, a bit of fantasy, and for some, even the promise of online fame or fortune.

Whether it's scrolling social media, online gaming, or starring in their own YouTube channel, many people see the internet as a virtual world offering community, a bit of fantasy, and for some, even the promise of online fame or fortune.

But as we know, in the real world, there are consequences to our actions. And when fantasies give way to lies, people can get hurt and even killed.

But as we know, in the real world, there are consequences to our actions. And when fantasies give way to lies, people can get hurt and even killed.

Growing up, Ernie had a knack for all things electronic and was known in school as the kid who could just fix about anything. Like a lot of teenagers, Ernie enjoyed playing video games, finding a safe refuge online from what could sometimes be a challenging home life.

Growing up, Ernie had a knack for all things electronic and was known in school as the kid who could just fix about anything. Like a lot of teenagers, Ernie enjoyed playing video games, finding a safe refuge online from what could sometimes be a challenging home life.

Another great way to find a little joy, falling in love, which is exactly what happened when Ernie met an aspiring YouTube creator named Samantha Walford in 2008. Samantha had already had two kids from a previous relationship, but Ernie was ready to be a dad. After they got married, they quickly added kids number three, four, and five, all by the time Samantha was just 24.

Another great way to find a little joy, falling in love, which is exactly what happened when Ernie met an aspiring YouTube creator named Samantha Walford in 2008. Samantha had already had two kids from a previous relationship, but Ernie was ready to be a dad. After they got married, they quickly added kids number three, four, and five, all by the time Samantha was just 24.

It all started in the early hours of February 20th, 2015, when Samantha's mother, Rosie, received a frantic call from her daughter who said intruders had just broken into her and Ernie's home.

It all started in the early hours of February 20th, 2015, when Samantha's mother, Rosie, received a frantic call from her daughter who said intruders had just broken into her and Ernie's home.

Samantha's aunt and her boyfriend found Samantha upstairs, where she was gagged and bound. Downstairs, they saw blood, a chunk of hair, and other signs of a violent struggle.

Samantha's aunt and her boyfriend found Samantha upstairs, where she was gagged and bound. Downstairs, they saw blood, a chunk of hair, and other signs of a violent struggle.