# Deadly Prank: The Murder of Paul Harris

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Podcast: [Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast By Kelly Jennings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unspeakable-a-true-crime-podcast-by-kelly-jennings-5777887)
Published: 2026-05-20T05:00:04+00:00
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On an ordinary night in Billings, Montana, 33-year-old Paul Harris was enjoying a drink at a local bar when a lighthearted prank involving a bicycle spiraled out of control. What started as harmless fun between acquaintances triggered explosive rage in Ezdeth Highley. She waited outside in the darkness and stabbed Paul three times, killing him in an instant. Kelly Jennings uncovers every chilling detail: the seemingly innocent joke that ignited the violence, the troubled background of the perpetrator, the devastating toll on Paul’s family and friends, and the shocking courtroom outcome that left many questioning justice. Timestamps 06:49 Tension in the Bar 10:18 The Prank Gone Wrong 17:22 The Aftermath of Violence 19:30 Understanding the Criminal 22:01 The Cycle of Crime 29:34 Consequences of Release 34:44 Life After the Murder 36:54 Transformation or Manipulation?

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