About IN ESTO - What Really Happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Esto, Florida, 2007 - Amanda Lewis is convicted for the drowning of her 7-year-old daughter, Adrianna Hutto, after her younger son tells the sheriff's office a series of incriminating stories.
A fired coroner, Sheriff misquoted in the media, step-father inserts himself into the investigation...
Can a 6 year old be a reliable witness?
In this limited series, we explore the entire case and extract fiction from the facts.
Written and Produced by N Leigh Hunt.
A Fire Eyes Media LLC (https://fireeyesmedia.com/) network podcast
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan. Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music. Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter.
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Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River
The first episode drops March 30th!
Each new episode will drop the following Monday.
We're seeking the answer to the question, "What happened to Jeff Anderson?"
Jeff Anderson was just 40 years old when his car rolled into the Sacramento River the evening of September 9th, 2023. Despite 911 calls from eye witnesses confirming the entry point of Jeff's car into the river, rescue attempts were not conducted until September 13th- 4 days later.
Upon retrieval, law enforcement removed Jeff's car key from his front pocket of his pants. His car transmission was in "park."
Inconsistencies in stories about Jeff's last hours have raised more questions than answers:
Was Jeff assaulted?
Was Jeff helped to his car from a bar and taken water?
Was Jeff roofied?
Was Jeff in emotional distress?
We have witness statements submitted to law enforcement saying they were told by eye witnesses that there were two cars that evening, not one.
When the car eye witnesses were
followed up by law enforcement, this claim was denied ever being said. Why?
We'll share dispatch calls.
We'll share incident reports.
We'll share toxicology reports.
Was this a horrific accident, or was this case closed without a proper investigation?
Why did the PI hired by the family take years to get the report back to family?
Why was Jeff's car parked only to allegedly roll from a stop across a flat grade road, make a 90 degree turn, and then go into the water?
Why has Jeff's phone had multiple hacking attempts?
Why wasn't Jeff's case looking into as a suspected homicide?
The stories the family were told by law enforcement alone will outrage you.
We'll be covering the witness reports, police reports, autopsy report, interviews, written statements, and our documented attempts to communicate with Sheriff Cooper and the District Attorney.
March 30th-
Time to ask seek the answers to questions law enforcement should have asked before closing Jeff's case.
Podcast Hosts Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera
A Fire Eyes Media Network podcast
Podcast script written by Jules Thorp
Podcast audio engineering and editing by Jen Rivera
Producers Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera
What Happened To Jeff Anderson?
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20 Nov 2025
INTRODUCING: NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
A new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved?
Produced by award winning author and podcaster, N. Leigh Hunt for Fire Eyes Media Music by Captain Fathands and the Morlocks (San Diego)
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8 Oct 2025
BONUS |Colin Miller| pt 2 of 2 |Undisclosed Podcast, New Evidence, New Appeal | 2025 Pt 2 of 2
Bonus || PART 2 OF 2 || Colin Miller – Amanda’s appeal, Undisclosed Podcast and what happens next…
Two- part interview with Colin Miller (Adnan Syed's lawyer). Miler, who is now helping with Amanda’s case, speaks to me about her upcoming appeal using new evidence from the jurors, the mysterious findings of Dr. Charles Siebert, and the changing testimonies of the first responder.
This new information is a bombshell and leaves serious doubt in the stability of this conviction.
Colin Miller is a professor at the University of South Carolina and is working with Georgetown University, Florida Attorney Natlie Figgers and me to file a new appeal for Amanda Lewis.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt. Theme Music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan
A Fire Eyes Media LLC podcast network
8 Oct 2025
BONUS |Colin Miller| part 1 of 2 |Undisclosed Podcast, New Evidence, New Appeal | 2025 Pt 1 of 2
Bonus || Colin Miller – Amanda’s appeal, Undisclosed Podcast and what happens next…
Two- part interview with Colin Miller (Adnan Syed's lawyer). Miler, who is now helping with Amanda’s case, speaks to me about her upcoming appeal using new evidence from the jurors, the mysterious findings of Dr. Charles Siebert, and the changing testimonies of the first responder.
This new information is a bombshell and leaves serious doubt in the stability of this conviction.
Colin Miller is a professor at the University of South Carolina and is working with Georgetown University, Florida Attorney Natlie Figgers and me to file a new appeal for Amanda Lewis.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt. Theme Music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan
A Fire Eyes Media LLC podcast network
24 Sept 2025
BONUS | Dr. Amanda Lewis | Georgetown University's Making an Exoneree Program
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Bonus content - Georgetown University's Making an Exonoree Program with Dr. Amanda Lewis.
Dr Amanda Lewis (yes, she has the same name as the accused) speaks to me about how Georgetown University took up the case. She is now working with legal minds like Colin Miller (Adnan Syed's lawyer) to build the appeal. Dr. Lewis has also spoken to AJ Hutto directly which is something we discuss.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt.Theme Music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan
A Fire Eyes Media LLC podcast network
16 Sept 2025
BONUS | Joseph Scott Morgan | Autopsy Review Part 2 of 2 2025
This is the second part of my interview with the brilliant Medical Examiner, Joseph Scott Morgan. He gives his expert opinion on the findings of Dr Charles Siebert Jr’s controversial medical examination.
In this episode we discuss the actual autopsy and the possibility of missing details like lung tests, inner ear moisture and other key indicators in drownings.
Produced by N. Leigh Hunt
Fire Eyes Media LLC Network
Listen to Joseph Scott Morgan's hit podcast: Body Bags
6 Sept 2025
BONUS | Joseph Scott Morgan Part 1 of 2 2025
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Bonus content - Joseph Scott Morgan’s Reviews the Autopsy: Part 1 of 2
In the first of this two parter, the brilliant Medical Examiner, Joseph Scott Morgan, gives his expert opinion on the findings of Dr Charles Siebert Jr’s controversial medical examination.
We discuss why Dr Siebert was never completely removed from his position as medical examiner in the wake of scandals, controlling crime scenes and why it is important to test pool water, something Holmes County Officials did not do.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt.
Theme Music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan
23 Jun 2025
BONUS | Public Defender Walter Smith's Recollections
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Bonus Content: Interview with Public Defender Walter Smith.
The folks at Georgetown University's - Making An Exoneree Program caught up with Amanda Lewis's Public Defender, Walter Smith.
This is the one case he will remember for the rest of his life.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual ScanAdditional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter.
A Fire Eyes Media, LLC network podcast.
28 May 2025
INTRODUCING: In Esto ENTIRE SEASON AVAILABLE NOW
Esto, Florida, 2007 - Amanda Lewis is convicted for drowning of her 7 year old daughter after her younger son tells the sheriff's office a series of incriminating stories. A fired coroner, Sheriff misquoted in the papers, step-grand father inserts himself into the investigation...
Can a 6 year old be a reliable witness? In this limited series, we explore the entire case and extract fiction from the facts.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music
Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter
A Fire Eyes Media LLC nework podcast
Listen to the entire season now!
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31 Dec 2024
BONUS | Dr. Kamala London's Expert Opinion
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Bonus content - Dr. Kamala London's Expert Opinion
Dr. Kamala London gives her expert opinion on the interviews and testimony of AJ Hutto. Dr. London is the Department of Psychology, Professor & Department Chair at the University of Toledo. She has a Postdoctoral Fellowship at John Hopkins University and is the authority on memory and suggestibility in children and adolescents especially during court testimony.
I have broken this episode into 4 chapters:
First, the interview by the sheriffs and influences beforehand.
Secondly, the direct impact on AJ and why the interviewers appear to have had little understanding of the potential burden being put on a six-year-old.
Thirdly, the lack of open questions and why the trial testimony was meaningless.
Lastly, what best practice should look like when interviewing a small child.
Including “Narrative Practice” and “Hypothesis Testing” rather than a “Hypothesis Confirming” approach.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual ScanAdditional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter
A Fire Eyes Media, LLC network podcast.
31 Dec 2024
BONUS | Grandma Brenda’s Recollections: Part 2 of 2
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Bonus Content - Grandma Brenda’s Recollections Part 2 of 2
In this second part of the episode we speak futher with Amanda's mother, Brenda Burns. If you have not listened to the full series, I suggest you do because there are heaps of spoilers in this conversation. Brenda and Paw Chuck took AJ to see the Sheriff – I explore this and many other topics relating to her daughters conviction. With the help from Alabama Investigator Kim Hunter.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan
Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music
Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter
A Fire Eyes Media, LLC network podcast.
31 Dec 2024
BONUS | Grandma Brenda’s Recollections: Part 1 of 2
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Bonus Content - Grandma Brenda’s Recollections Part 1 of 2.
In this episode we speak with Amanda's mother, Brenda Burns. She reflects on the tragedy and offers some new information that may surprise.
If you have not listened to the full series, I suggest you do because there are heaps of spoilers in this conversation.
Brenda and Paw Chuck took AJ to see the Sheriff – I explore this and many other topics relating to her daughters conviction. With the help of Alabama Investigator Kimberly Hunter.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual ScanAcoustic score by Dylan Lotter MusicAdditional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter.
A Fire Eyes Media, LLC network podcast.
30 Dec 2024
Ep 6 | Life Without Parole
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Episode 6 | "Life Without Parole"
Amanda Lewis goes to trial, scheduled for 4 days. A six-person jury is selected but not without controversy from the onset. AJ is deemed a reliable witness and takes the stand against his mother.
A game changing confession threatens to ruin the prosecution’s case. Circumstantial evidence starts to stack up against Amanda and further controversy tarnishes the proceedings.
In less than two hours the jury returns...
Written and Produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music. Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter
A Fire Eyes Media LLC (https://fireeyesmedia.com/) network podcast
29 Dec 2024
Ep 5 | Dr. Funny Bones
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Episode 5 | "Dr. Funny Bones"
N. Leigh Hunt and Alabama Investigator Kimberley Hunter have a chat about the turbulent career of Medical Examiner, Dr. Charles Siebert. Previously fired by the Medical Commission and removed from duty by the governor for poor work; he was asked to do the autopsy on Adrianna Hutto?
This episode examines Dr. Siebert, the entire Medical Examiner’s Office and the qualifications of his Director of Investigations, Lesa Ruckman.
Written and Produced by N. Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music. Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter.
A Fire Eyes Media LLC (https://fireeyesmedia.com/)network podcast.
28 Dec 2024
Ep 4 | The Lucky Seven
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Episode 4 | “The Lucky Seven"
The Sheriff's office needs to corroborate AJ's various stories. They get a search warrant and begin hunting for clues to confirm his account. Army men, tree cutters and cartoons become important facts in establishing if the lone witness should be believed.
At the same time investigators are pulling Amanda's home apart, Sheriff Lee is telling the local press a different version of events and the coroner is being removed from duty (again). Why does Holmes County want to get Amanda so badly?
Written and Produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music. Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter
A Fire Eyes Media LLC (https://fireeyesmedia.com/) network podcast.
27 Dec 2024
Ep 3 | Back at the Double Wide
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Episode 3 | “Back at the Double Wide"
Little 7-year-old Adrianna has been pronounced dead and AJ is up past his bed time speaking to Child Protection Services.
Amanda's Aunt Susan shares about Amanda being taken down to the Sheriff's office to answer more questions - particularly about the death of her first child. The investigators ask Amanda to take a polygraph and make arrangements to visit the scene again.
What did the Sheriff just tell the local press?
Written and Produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music. Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter
A Fire Eyes Media LLC (https://fireeyesmedia.com/) network podcast.
26 Dec 2024
Ep 2 | Do You Know The Difference Between a Truth and a Lie?
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Episode 2 | “Do you know the difference between the truth and a lie?"
As Adrianna is life-flighted to the hospital and the Grandparents take her little brother (AJ) to the Sheriff’s office. He has a remarkable story to tell. In fact, he has multiple stories to tell about what happened that day. This episode reviews the Holmes County authorities' interview of a 6 year old without the mother’s agreement, without child protection services and the second half of the interview is without a blood relative. Can a 6 year old be a reliable witness?
Written and Produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter
A Fire Eyes Media LLC (https://fireeyesmedia.com/) network podcast
25 Dec 2024
EP 1 | Everything's Purple
IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Episode 1 - "Everything's Purple"
Amanda and Alan live in his double-wide trailer in Northern Florida. He is a butcher and she works overnights at a care home. He has two teenagers who often visit and she has a 7 (Adrianna) and a 6 (AJ) year old who share a room. Alan goes to work early and leaves Amanda's kids under the supervision of his son, Alan Jr. When Amanda arrives from work she finds her two kids watching TV alone and Alan Jr fast asleep in his bedroom. But this is where the stories differ...
Later that afternoon, Adrianna is found floating in the pool.
What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Written and Produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by Bart Mendoza and Manual Scan Acoustic score by Dylan Lotter Music. Additional info graciously provided by Georgetown University's Making An Exoneree Program and Investigator Kimberly Hunter
A Fire Eyes Media LLC (https://fireeyesmedia.com/) network podcast
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