Podcast
Blood Town is an independent true crime podcast created and hosted by Penny Dearmin, offering in-depth investigations into real murder cases. The first season covers the case of Marianne Shockley, an entomology professor at University of Georgia who was strangled, while the second season covers the trial State of Georgia v. Marcus Lillard.
With 31 episodes across two seasons – released at a pace of roughly two episodes a month – the podcast combines thorough research with gripping storytelling to shed light on the details, evidence, and court proceedings in these cases. Dearmin's investigative approach gives listeners deep insight into the circumstances and outcomes of these serious crimes.
The podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Goodpods – and is aimed at true crime fans seeking detailed case coverage and courtroom drama.
About the podcast
HostPenny Dearmin
Podcast nameBlood Town
HostPenny Dearmin
TypeIndependent true crime podcast
Number of seasons2
Number of episodes31
Release frequencyApprox. two episodes per month
Season 1Murder case Marianne Shockley
Season 2Trial: State of Georgia v. Marcus Lillard
Available onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Goodpods
Episodes
2
Blood Town Podcast Examines the Acquittal in Marianne Shockley's Death
On Mother's Day 2019, Marianne Shockley, a respected entomology professor at the University of Georgia, died in a hot tub at a home in Milledgeville, Georgia. Her boyfriend Marcus Lillard was charged with her murder—but a jury acquitted him in April 2022, a verdict the Blood Town podcast examines in detail.
May 26, 2025
The Reckoning
For four years, we have covered the Mother's Day murder of Marianne Shockley. In the season two finale, we discuss why Marcus Lillard was found not guilty, including DNA evidence not presented at…
May 10, 2023
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