Gone South

Gone South is a weekly podcast series about crimes that are, in one way or another, Southern. Each episode contains its own story, usually told by the person who committed the crime, the person who solved it, or both. In telling these stories, writer and host Jed Lipinski encounters insights not only about crime and The South, but about human nature. Previous seasons of Gone South include: Season 1: Who Killed Margaret Coon? Season 2: The Dixie Mafia Season 3: The Sign Cutter Gone South is an Audacy original.

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S4|E33: Defending Len Davis

Pat Fanning, attorney for notorious New Orleans police officer Len Davis, discusses their unlikely relationship and how he defended a man already on death row. The episode delves into Davis's history, the deeply corrupt NOPD culture, the murder of Kim Groves, and the federal drug protection racket that led to his conviction. Fanning offers insights into Davis's personality and explains why he believes Davis ultimately rejected a presidential commutation to life in prison.

Jun 04, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 33

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