# Guilty to Manslaughter: The Tragic Downfall of Ernie Stokes

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Podcast: [Casefile Confidential - Real Crime Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/casefile-confidential-real-crime-podcast-6974407)
Published: 2026-03-20T12:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

The tragic downfall of Ernie Stokes, a respected Alabama pastor whose public image as a devout family man masked a life of infidelity and financial strain. Following a severe work accident that altered his personality, Stokes began a clandestine affair and eventually felt trapped between his religious reputation and his desire for a new life. To avoid the social stigma of divorce, he orchestrated... --------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to the Casefile Confidential podcast Two chilling episodes will be released every week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. ---------------------------------------------------------- . Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

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