WBUR reporter Deborah Becker spent many of her days this summer at the Plymouth County courthouse. She's been covering the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was charged with murdering her three children before attempting to kill herself.
The Massachusetts woman's defense argued she was experiencing postpartum psychosis at the time and should not be held criminal ... Show More
Sep 18
The Clancy Trial | Ep. 3: What happens next?
After the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, one big question remains: Will District Attorney Tim Cruz retry the case — and if so, on what charges? As we wait for a status hearing on Sept. 29, new details have emerged about the holdout juror. Three jurors recently told the medi ... Show More
25m 12s
Nov 2022
Partners in Crime - Part 2 (Samuel Johnson, Jr)
<p>No forensic evidence tying them to the crime, and one has an alibi, but two daughters of a police sergeant are the top suspects in a homicide. Detectives unravel a murder conspiracy that tests the bonds of family and love. </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visi ... Show More
36m 34s
Aug 2025
Brothers, Betrayal, and Beverly Hills: The Menendez Brothers Pt. I
It’s one of those cases where the headlines never told the full story. A picture-perfect family, a brutal crime, and two sons at the center of it all. This week, we’re unraveling the layers behind a case that still doesn’t sit right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph ... Show More
52m 5s
Mar 2024
Last Seen presents: "Beyond All Repair," a new murder mystery podcast
<p>Introducing <em>Beyond All Repair, </em>a new WBUR podcast hosted by Amory Sivertson. This series tells the story of a murder, but also the woman who was accused of that murder, Sophia.</p>
<p>Sophia was newly married and six months pregnant when she was charged with murderin ... Show More
25m 33s
Aug 2023
Justice for Selonia (Selonia Smith Reed)
<p>A wife and mother was brutally murdered. A suspect emerged quickly, but the case went unsolved for decades. Would a new DA and a new look at the file, bring the justice long denied?</p><p> </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatomyofmurder ... Show More
55m 17s
<p>After her husband's murder, his wife has to grapple with multiple revelations.</p><p> </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit: <a href="https://anatomyofmurder.com/something-to-fix/" target="_blank">anatomyofmurder.com/something-to-fix/</a></p><p><br /> </p><p> ... Show More