Episode 347
4/11/20261 hr
In March 2015, ninety-four-year-old Marie Belcastro was found brutally murdered in her home on Cherry Street in Niles, Ohio. Adored by her family and neighbors, she was known for her humor, generosity, and the simple kindness she extended to those around her. But the violence that ended her life came from closer to home than anyone imagined, leaving her family and the community to wrestle with unsettling questions about trust, justice, and whether every life is worth saving.
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It's here. Heineken Green Light. May bank holiday weekend, Dublin. 35 acts, 10 intimate venues. Thursday, April 30th, catch Madra Salach at Mary's Bar. Friday, May 1st, catch Temora at The Button Factory. Saturday, May 2nd, catch Mike Skinner and DJ Seinfeld at Wigwam. Sunday, May 3rd, catch Courtesy and Lil' Skag at O'Regan's. Sunday, May 3rd, catch Horse Meat Disco at Street 66. Tickets at heinekengreenlight.ie. Get the facts. Be drink aware. Visit drinkaware.ie. It's here. Heineken Green Light. May bank holiday weekend, Dublin. 35 acts, 10 intimate venues. Thursday, April 30th, catch Madra Salach at Mary's Bar. Friday, May 1st, catch Temora at The Button Factory. Saturday, May 2nd, catch Mike Skinner and DJ Seinfeld at Wigwam. Sunday, May 3rd, catch Courtesy and Lil' Skag at O'Regan's. Sunday, May 3rd, catch Horse Meat Disco at Street 66. Tickets at heinekengreenlight.ie. Get the facts. Be drink aware. Visit drinkaware.ie.
Mike Boudet· Host1:05
Sword & Scale contains adult themes and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
Jacob LaRosa· Soundbite1:14
I heard screaming and stuff, so I just left. I couldn't stay there no more.
Mike Boudet· Host1:24
Where'd you leave from?
Jacob LaRosa· Soundbite1:25
That old lady's house.
Mike Boudet· Host1:26
Hello,