Show Notes
In Part 2 of this chilling true crime podcast series, we uncover the brutal murder of Cheryl Keeton and the long road to justice that finally exposed her killer, Bradley Morris Cunningham.
After years of domestic violence, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, and psychological manipulation, Cheryl made the decision to leave her husband—a decision she feared would cost her life.
On September 19, 1986, Cheryl was lured to a remote location under false pretenses. Hours later, her van was discovered drifting across a Portland freeway, and inside was a horrifying scene that would shock investigators: Cheryl had been brutally beaten to death.
Despite overwhelming suspicion, the case against Bradley Cunningham was anything but simple. With no immediate forensic evidence, he evaded justice—continuing his pattern of manipulation, abuse, and control while starting new relationships and maintaining his facade.
This episode dives deep into:
- The night of Cheryl Keeton’s murder
- The shocking crime scene on a Portland freeway
- The investigation and lack of physical evidence
- The wrongful death civil lawsuit that changed everything
- Testimonies from former wives, girlfriends, and family members
- The psychology of a serial abuser and manipulator
- The chaotic 1994 trial where Cunningham represented himself
- The final guilty verdict—8 years after the murder
Through circumstantial evidence, survivor testimony, and a relentless pursuit of justice, this case became a landmark example of how patterns of abuse can ultimately expose a killer.
This is more than a murder story—it’s a deep dive into domestic violence escalation, toxic relationships, and the warning signs of abuse that should never be ignored.
⚠️ Listener discretion advised: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and domestic abuse.
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