Post Mortem | The Hit-and-Run Death of Davis McClendon
Summary
This episode examines the hit-and-run death of Davis McClendon in Greenwood, South Carolina, where William Bud Ackerman was convicted of murder. Hosts discuss the prosecution’s argument of intentional killing versus the defense’s claim of an accidental collision, highlighting key digital evidence from Ackerman’s truck. The conversation also covers the trial’s challenges, the small-town dynamics, and the lasting impact on the families involved.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: SNHU and Grooms
Introduction: The hit-and-run death of Davis McClendon
Prosecution vs. Defense: Intent vs. Accident
Digital Evidence: Truck data and phone records
Bud Ackerman's descent and witness Megan McGovern
Sponsors: SNHU and Grooms
Trial challenges and small-town dynamics
Legal civility and unexpected scene interview
Verdict, appeal, and impact on families
Conclusion and sponsors: Mercury and Indeed
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