At Marcus Lillard’s commitment hearing, where he is charged with the murder of UGA Professor Marianne Shockley, concealing her death, and aggravated assault, we learn about drug use, a ceremony using hydrangea branches and hallucinogenic tea, and witnesses who claim Marcus choked them during sex. WARNING: This episode contains graphic content and may not be suitable for everyone. <div> Join <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/bloodtown">patreon.com/bloodtown</a> for early access and bonus content. Visit our website <a href= "https://www.bloodtownpodcast.com/">bloodtownpodcast.com</a> or follow us on FB and IG @bloodtownpodcast and Twitter @bloodtownpod. Please rate or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. </div>

Blood Town

Hydrangea Ceremony

In season two, we bring you coverage from the State of Georgia v. Marcus Lillard trial. He is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, involuntary manslaughter, and reckless conduct. 

From opening arguments to closing statements, the State contends that Marcus Lillard had a history of strangling women during sex and did strangle his girlfriend Marianne Shockley on Mother’s Day 2019, causing her death. They further argue that his conduct was reckless by not calling 911 for nearly two hours. 

The defense purports that there is no evidence that sex took place that night, and if it did, there is no evidence th...