Along Came Spider
Summary
Host Nancy Miller explores the 1976 shooting death of skier Spider Sabich and the subsequent trial of his French singer girlfriend, Claudine Lange. The episode details the conflicting narratives of accident versus murder, the inadmissibility of key evidence, and Lange’s conviction for negligent homicide. It also examines the legal battle over Lange’s right to publish her memoir, linking it to modern debates on profiting from crime notoriety.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Dead Sleep True Crime and vocabulary lesson
Claudine Lange: Famous singer turned infamous suspect
The shooting of Spider Sabich in Aspen, 1976
Spider Sabich's life, career, and relationship with Claudine
Claudine's background, marriage to Andy Williams, and divorce
The investigation: Evidence, diary, and blood samples
Legal challenges: Inadmissible evidence and biased jury
The trial, verdict, and negligent homicide conviction
Son of Sam laws and modern crime influencer monetization
Claudine's later life and conclusion
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