383: The Exorcism Confession: Murder… or Something Else? | Bethany Deaton

About this episode

The episode explores the mysterious death of Bethany Deaton and the surrounding circumstances that suggest it may not have been a straightforward suicide.

On a warm August day in 2012, 26-year-old Bethany Deaton married the man she believed she’d build her future with, but just two months later she was found dead inside her minivan in a quiet area that didn’t match the circumstances of her final moments. What was first described as her taking her own life began to raise questions as details emerged that didn’t quite align, and people close to her started pointing to changes in her behavior and the influence of those around her. As investigators took a closer look, the situation became harder to explain, with new information suggesting that what happened to Bethany may not have been as straightforward as it first appeared… . If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise . . 🔎 Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks. . 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to both of my weekly true crime series 10 to Life & Serialously with Annie Elise wherever you get your podcasts on the Annie Elise Channel! 🍎 Apple Podcasts | Where you can also unlock access to 100+ and growing extra…

People in this episode

Host: Annie Elise

Guest: Bethany Deaton

Topics covered

• true crime
• murder investigation
• exorcism
• behavioral changes
• death
• influence of others

Keywords

• Bethany Deaton
• exorcism
• murder
• true crime
• investigation
• behavioral changes
• death

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