Episode 4

The Prep School Killer: The Murder of Jennifer Levin - 1986

Hey there, Killer Lyrics listeners! Jazmine Booker here, and have I got a riveting case to share with you today as we kick off our revamped series.

In this episode, we're diving into the tragic murder of Jennifer Levin back in 1986. An outgoing 18-year-old from a well-to-do family, Jennifer's life was cut short one summer night in Central Park at the hands of Robert Chambers, a 19-year-old prep school student.

The brutal crime shocked the nation - but what was even more shocking was how the media and defense team conspired to put Jennifer's character on trial. Chambers' high-powered attorneys painted her as a "sex-crazed" aggressor to blame her for her own death. And the tabloids ate it up, running salacious stories that forever marred Jennifer's memory.

In the end, Chambers got off with a lesser manslaughter plea and served only 15 years, despite the physical evidence clearly pointing to intentional murder. The injustice spurred Jennifer's grief-stricken mother to fight for legal reforms to protect future victims.

This heinous crime went on to inspire rock band The Killers' chilling "Murder Trilogy" of songs, starting with "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine." Stay tuned as we unpack the disturbing details of the case, the misogynistic media frenzy that followed, and how Jennifer Levin's legacy changed laws while also living on in music. You won't want to miss this one.

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Killer Lyrics is a captivating true crime podcast that delves into the dark and mysterious intersection of music and crime. Each episode peels back the layers of notorious cases where musicians or their music were linked to criminal activities,...

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Jazmine Booker

Jazmine Booker is the engaging host of Killer Lyrics, a unique podcast that combines her passion for music and true crime. She explores the unsuspected relations between the music world and criminal acts, discussing everything from musicians accused of murder to those who've used their music to talk about such crimes. Sometimes, she invites guests to join her discussion, while at other times, she delves into the matter in her solo episodes. Always searching for the best way to deliver her stories, Jazmine takes inspiration from other mysterious podcasts like Serial. She not only focuses on narrative quality but also the importance of sounds to immerse her listeners in the story further.

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