The Smokin' Gavel
A unique, candid, and inside view at the justice system with award-winning Judge T.W. (Chip) Small, Ret'd. After 27 years as a Superior Court Judge, he shares real courtroom insight and explores compelling true crime stories, offering an insider’s perspective on how the system really works.
The Smokin' Gavel
Episode 2 "Killer Stalks Judge"
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Episode 2 takes a deeply personal turn.
Judge T.W. (Chip) Small, Ret’d, shares the true events that inspired his first novel, Stark Justice. And then, a moment no judge expects. A killer sets his sights on the judge and his family.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• The real-life experiences that became the foundation for Stark Justice
• What happens when the threat of violence moves beyond the courthouse
• A preview of the powerful cases and true crime stories still to come
From the bench to the mic. Real stories. Real risk. Real justice.
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