Murder in the Orange Grove: The Troubled Case Against Crosley Green

On a pitch-dark night in April 1989, a young man named Chip Flynn was shot in a Florida orange grove. His ex-girlfriend Kim was the only surviving witness and claimed a Black man had robbed, kidnapped, and killed Chip. A year later, Crosley Green was sentenced to death by an all-white jury for Flynn's murder—a crime Green insists he didn’t commit. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has followed this controversial case for 25 years, delving into inconsistencies — from coerced confessions to allegations of a racial hoax — that challenge the integrity of the verdict. Now, Moriarty shares exclusive recordings and new interviews with forensic experts, legal analysts, and Green himself from prison. Murder in the Orange Grove, an 8-episode series from “48 Hours,” offers the most comprehensive deep dive into this shocking case that leaves one man fighting desperately for his freedom. Murder in the Orange Grove is a Webby nominee! Show your support for the series and vote for Candyman for best Crime & Justice podcast here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice

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Keep the Faith: 8

Since Crosley Green's temporary release from prison, he had created a beautiful life on the outside: he had found love, gotten a job, and was attending church regularly. But when the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided to reinstate his conviction, Crosley found himself returning to prison. Running out of options, his attorneys took his case to the highest court in the land: the U.S. Supreme Court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...

Nov 06, 2024•46 min•Ep. 8

Free at Last?: 7

Crosley Green won a major victory when his conviction was overturned in 2018. But two years later, he was still languishing in a Florida prison. How could that be? It would take a global pandemic and the tenacity of his legal team to give him a chance at freedom. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 7

The Other Men: 6

After Crosley Green's lawyers helped him get off death row, they went on to suggest he may have been the victim of a racially motivated hoax. New witnesses came forward to corroborate his whereabouts the night of Chip Flynn's murder, but would their accounts make a difference? Meanwhile, Erin uncovered a disturbing pattern of wrongful convictions in Brevard County while reporting on Crosley's case. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

Oct 23, 2024•43 min•Ep. 6

Life or Death Row: 5

After four witnesses said they lied at Crosley Green's murder trial, their recantations drew the attention of the county's State's Attorney, who requested an investigation into Crosley's case. Eventually, key evidence would emerge that would change the course of Crosley’s life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 16, 2024•50 min•Ep. 5

Revelations: 4

The first time 48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty met Crosley Green, it was 1999 and he had been sitting on death row for nearly a decade. Moriarty had interviewed convicted killers before but soon discovered that no one was like Crosley Green. The more she looked into his case, the evidence didn't seem to add up. On a quest to find out the truth, Moriarty spoke to some of the prosecution witnesses who testified against Crosley. All these years later, they had very different stories to tell. T...

Oct 09, 2024•52 min•Ep. 4

The Trial: 3

When Crosley Green went on trial for the murder of Chip Flynn, he faced an all-white jury. Witness after witness came forward for the prosecution including Kim Hallock who pointed directly at Crosley Green in court. But it was the surprise appearance of one of Crosley Green's closest family members that would ultimately help decide his fate. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Murder in the Orange Grove: The Troubled Case Against Crosley Green by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts o...

Oct 02, 2024•50 min•Ep. 3

Rumors: 2

When news spread about Chip Flynn’s murder, it didn’t take long for people to start pointing fingers at Crosley Green. So, how did a man without a violent criminal past become the main suspect? It turns out the Green family was well known by law enforcement for all the wrong reasons. But did that mean he was responsible for killing a man? Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Murder in the Orange Grove: The Troubled Case Against Crosley Green by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts or W...

Sep 25, 2024•35 min•Ep. 2

Moonless Night: 1

On a moonless night, a terrifying tale unfolded involving an alleged kidnapping and a murder, all within a timeline that didn't quite add up. 19-year-old Kim Hallock found herself at the center of a traumatic event – one that would forever change the trajectory of her life, that of her ex-boyfriend Charles "Chip" Flynn, and a man named Crosley Green. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Murder in the Orange Grove: The Troubled Case Against Crosley Green by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple P...

Sep 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1

Is Crosley Green Innocent?

In 1990, Crosley Green, a Black man, was convicted of shooting Chip Flynn and was sentenced to death by an all-white jury. Green claimed innocence, but his pleas were for many years left unheard. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty has followed Green’s case for 25 years, examining the inconsistencies throughout his trial and the aftermath. Erin shines a new light on the case that may bring his freedom. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Murder in the Orange Grove: The Troubled Case Agai...

Sep 03, 2024•4 min

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