First and foremost, we would like to wish all of our listeners a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! We love all of you and hope that you are having a wonderful holiday!

This story is currently in the news due to new developments, but it is the backstory that is the real garland and tinsel! At the beginning of this story, we introduce you to the monster that is Scott McLaughlin. Later in the story, we will introduce you to Amber. Please, let us know what you think at cdisturbedpodcast@gmail.com.

Sources for this episode include the following:

Former judges say Amber McLaughlin should not be executed | The Kansas City Star

CJ Wolff and retired judges ask Gov Parson for commutation for Amber (madpmo.org)

McLaughlin v. State, No. SC91255 | Casetext Search + Citator

USCOURTS-moed-4_12-cv-01464-0.pdf (govinfo.gov)

Transgender inmate on death row asks for mercy (greatbendpost.com)

Amber McLaughlin, first openly transgender woman set to be executed, asks for clemency | Washington Examiner

Microsoft Word - SC88181 Respondent Brief.doc (mo.gov)

Current Death Row Inmates | Missouri Death Row | Page 3

Amber McLaughlin could be the first woman executed by Missouri | STLPR (stlpublicradio.org)

Transgender inmate on Missouri's death row asks for mercy - ABC News (go.com)

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