The Devil in Georgia

Murder Files Unsealed

This episode recounts the murder of Lita McClinton Sullivan, a socialite from Atlanta, Georgia, and the subsequent investigation and trial of her husband, Jim Sullivan. The article details the couple’s tumultuous relationship, which included a prenuptial agreement that left Lita with minimal financial security should the marriage end. Lita was shot to death on the day she was scheduled to appear in court to challenge the prenuptial agreement. It took authorities several years to find evidence connecting Jim to the crime. He was eventually arrested in Thailand and extradited to the US, where he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. The article explores the complexities of the case, including the racial dynamics of the relationship, the power imbalances inherent in their marriage, and the challenges faced by authorities in their search for justice.