
S4 Episode 22: The Tragic Story of Lita McClinton – Bound by the Cloak
What happens when love turns deadly in the shadow of race and privilege? In this episode, we unravel a true crime that shook the foundations of Georgia’s high society.
Deb Miller Landau, joins us to discuss the tragic and harrowing murder of Lita McClinton. Lita, a young woman from Atlanta, became the victim of a calculated murder-for-hire scheme led by her estranged husband. The crime would expose a world where money and influence often overshadow justice.
Deb is an accomplished author and journalist known for her in-depth storytelling on crime, social justice, and cultural issues. Her book, A Devil Went Down to Georgia: Race, Power, Privilege, and the Murder of Lita McClinton, explores the shocking murder of Lita and the racial and societal dynamics surrounding the case. With a background in investigative journalism, Deb brings a sharp, insightful voice to uncovering the deeper issues behind some of the country’s most compelling and tragic events.

Show Notes:
Articles:
Deb Miller Landau in conversation with Lisa Rayam (2024)
New book examines the role of race, power, and privilege in the murder of Lita McClinton (2024)
Author discusses research on decades-old Atlanta murder (2024)
New book gives voice to Lita McClinton, victim of murder-for-hire with Palm Beach ties (2024)
A new book, A Devil Went Down to Georgia, explores the 1987 murder of Atlantan Lita McClinton (2024)
From High Society to Homicide: Lita McClinton Sullivan’s Murder at the Hands of Her Husband (2024)
