Topic
Bo Dukes
7 facts from 2 episodes, in date order. These are what speakers said on the shows, each linked to the moment it was said. They aren't independently verified.
2019
Bo Dukes was tried in 2019 for his role in Tara Grinstead's death, and a jury convicted him on all charges in less than an hour.
“Finally, in 2019, Bo Duke stood trial for his role in Tara's death. It took a jury less than an hour to convict him on all charges in her case.”
Andrea Canning · The Orchard, 1:00:09
Undated
Bo Dukes pleaded guilty to reduced charges in two rape cases and is serving a combined twenty-five-year sentence.
“Bo Dukes later pleaded guilty to reduce charges in those rape cases. He is serving a combined twenty-five-year sentence for his crimes.”
Andrea Canning · The Orchard, 1:00:30
Undated
Bo Duke came from a prominent Ocilla family that owned some of the town's orchards, and he had served in the military.
“they owned those orchards, some of the orchards in town, and um, he had been in the military.”
Andrea Canning · Talking Dateline: The Orchard, 0:17:29
Undated
Bo Duke had been convicted on charges tied to Tara Grinstead's death, including making false statements to investigators and concealing a death.
“Bo had already been convicted on charges related to Tara's death, including making false statements to investigators and concealing a death.”
Blayne Alexander · Talking Dateline: The Orchard, 0:22:01
Undated
When called by Ryan Duke's defense at trial, Bo Duke invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
“he pleads the fifth. And you know, what does that say to the jury?”
Andrea Canning · Talking Dateline: The Orchard, 0:22:11
Undated
Andrea Canning said Gary Rothwell believes Ryan Duke killed Tara and does not believe Bo Duke did.
“Gary believes it's Ryan, he does not believe it's Bo.”
Andrea Canning · Talking Dateline: The Orchard, 0:24:56
Undated
Brad Davis said John McCullough and Brooke Sheridan came forward, followed eventually by Bo Duke, while Payne Lindsey's podcast was running.
“like John McCullough, Brooke Sheridan, these people were coming forward, and then eventually D Bo Duke himself comes forward.”
Brad Davis · Talking Dateline: The Orchard, 0:31:20