About this episode

The episode explores the complex investigation surrounding the deaths of Virgil and Shirley Best, challenging the notion of clear intent in violence.

When Virgil and Shirley Best were found dead in their home, investigators expected a familiar explanation. What followed instead was an investigation defined by uncertainty and a motive that challenged the idea that violence always comes from clear intent. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com

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Host: Sword and Scale

Topics covered

• murder investigation
• uncertainty
• violence
• true crime
• motives

Keywords

• Virgil Best
• Shirley Best
• murder
• investigation
• true crime
• violence
• motives

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