She Lied To Put Her Boyfriend in Prison // The Laverne Pavlinac Story
Summary
Ray William Johnson recounts the bizarre case of Laverne, who framed her abusive boyfriend John for a murder she committed to escape the relationship. Both were convicted and imprisoned for years, while the actual killer, serial murderer Keith, continued his spree. Keith eventually confessed to the crime to claim credit, leading to the exoneration of John and Laverne after four years in prison.
Topics discussed
Laverne's abusive relationship and decision to frame John
Introduction of Keith and the murder of Tonja
Laverne reports John and plants fake evidence
John's failed polygraph and crime lab findings
Laverne escalates lies and both are arrested
Sentencing and Keith's continued killing spree
Keith's frustration over lack of credit
Keith kills his girlfriend and confesses
Keith's confession, proof, and final resolution
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