In August of 2015, a 28-year-old woman was enjoying a summer evening out on a boat when she supposedly jumped into the dangerous waters below and disappeared. When her body was found floating in the same Florida river the following morning, police compiled numerous 911 calls and questioned the last person who had seen her, uncovering the tragic details that ... Show More
Jul 17
Merrian Carver: The Alaskan Ship Vanishing // 626
In August of 2004, a 40-year-old woman boarded an Alaskan cruise alone in Seattle, looking forward to a week at sea. But just days into the voyage, she seemingly vanished without a trace. Her cabin remained filled with personal belongings, yet no one could explain where she had g ... Show More
53m 30s
Jul 14
Barbara Weaver: The Amish Stud // 625
In June of 2009, a 30-year-old Amish woman was found dead in her bed inside a quiet Ohio farming community. At first glance, the crime seemed unthinkable in her tight-knit world known for their simplicity, faith, and tradition. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered cont ... Show More
58m 31s
Jul 10
Dan Markel: Monster-in-Laws // 624
In July of 2014, a law professor was shot in broad daylight outside his home in Tallahassee, Florida. And detectives quickly suspected that the killing was anything but random, yet the truth would take years to unravel. What emerged was a history of extensive family conflict, hid ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2021
True crime: the tragedy of Gabby Petito
When a young woman travelling across the US disappeared, an army of digital detectives and citizen journalists jumped on the case. When she was found murdered, they went into overdrive. In this week’s Slow Newscast, we examine a true crime story happening in real time.<hr><p styl ... Show More
39m 13s
Apr 2022
Crystal Rogers - 465
July 3rd, 2015. Bardstown, Kentucky. On July 3rd, 2015 Crystal Rogers spent her day with her boyfriend and youngest child. She stayed up late that night, while her boyfriend went to bed. The next morning, Crystal was gone. Her car was found two days later, and that was it. Crysta ... Show More
53m 40s