
Sword and Scale Episode 278
Dec 1, 2024
Join James VanCallis, the convicted murderer of April Millsap, and her mother Jennifer, who bravely lives with cerebral ataxia. They discuss the harrowing events surrounding April's tragic murder in 2014 that shocked a small community. Jennifer shares heartfelt memories of her daughter’s summer days, while the investigation unfolds, revealing the psychological impacts of crime and the complex dynamics of family loyalty amidst grief. This poignant narrative juxtaposes personal loss with chilling criminal behavior.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 5min
A Typical Summer Day in a Teenager's Life
05:19 • 4min
The Disappearance of April Millsap
08:54 • 30min
Tensions in the Investigation
38:35 • 16min
A Web of Drug Charges and Unsolved Murder
54:42 • 5min
Family Loyalty and the Murder Trial of James Van Callis
59:55 • 16min
The Fall of a Manipulator: A Reflection on Tragedy and Human Nature
01:16:11 • 4min
