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The Cold Conviction of Joshua Phillips And Tragic Murder Of Maddie Clifton
The episode details the brutal 1998 murder of eight-year-old Maddie Clifton by her then 14-year-old neighbor, Joshua Phillips. Law enforcement officials recall Phillips’ unsettlingly calm demeanor during the initial search, even as he sat on the bed where he had hidden the victim's body. Although originally sentenced to life without parole, recent legal shifts regarding juvenile sentencing have granted Phillips the opportunity for a judicial review of his incarceration. The victim's family remains firmly opposed to his release, arguing that the calculated nature of the crime warrants a…
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