Episode Summary
When 19-year-old Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese dies unexpectedly, police quickly rule his death a tragic accident and close the case. But for many, the facts just don’t quite add up. His mother’s years-long battle for justice is marked with soaring highs and dizzying lows – but even with so much progress, there are still unanswered questions.
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Episode Info
Episode Source Material
- Who killed my son? (film)
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Interview with Lovely Varughese on April 27, 2022
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Jackson County State’s Attorney Michael Carr’s report on Pravin Varughese death investigation
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Southern Illinoisan: Witnesses spell out Feb 12 events, by Dustin Duncan
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The Paducah Sun: Missing SIU student’s family offers reward, by Associated Press
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Chicago Tribune: Family of missing SIU student offers reward, by Jonathan Bullington
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Southern Illinoisan: Pathologists explain findings, by Dustin Duncan
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The Paducah Sun: Coroner: Student likely died of hypothermia, by Associated Press
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YouTube: The Tragic Case of Pravin Varughese, Part 1, uploaded by Stephanie Harlowe
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The Daily Egyptian: Gaege Bethune indicted for the death of Pravin Varughese, by Cory Ray
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Southern Illinoisan: Trooper testified on day four, by Dustin Duncan
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Southern Illinoisan: Bethune trial starts Monday, by Dustin Duncan
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Southern Illinoisan: Attorneys make opening statements, by Dustin Duncan
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Southern Illinoisan: Bethune fires attorney, by Dustin Duncan
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Mount Carmel Register: New lawyer attacking conviction in SIU student’s death