Chandra Levy was a graduate student from the University of Southern California working at an internship in Washington D.C., when her life was tragically cut short in 2001. After details of Levy’s affair with California congressman Gary Condit surfaced, the press began asking questions about the mysterious details surrounding Levy’s disappearance and the flaw ... Show More
Apr 1
False Flags: The Lusitania's Sinking
In 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed the Lusitania, sinking it off the Irish coast, and killing over 1000 people. The attack devastated the American public, and justified America’s entry into World War I. But rumors of a top-secret British navy operation, the ship’s hidden second m ... Show More
51m 47s
Dec 2023
50. Who Killed Chandra Levy?
In this episode, Payton dives deep into the case of Chandra Levy, an intern who suddenly disappeared after getting too close with a congressman.
Case Sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Chandra_Levy
Finding Chandra: A True Washington Murder Mystery (2010, Scribner), by S ... Show More
41m 57s
Sep 2020
E217: Jane Stanford Pt. 2
In early 1905, Hawaiian police opened—and quickly closed—an investigation into Jane Stanford’s mysterious death. A century later, an amateur sleuth tried to crack the case, uncovering university scandals, possible motives for murder, and a misinformation campaign led by the presi ... Show More
37m 43s
May 2023
“Memorial Day Murder” Allene Lamson Pt. 2
During the funeral of his wife, Allene, David Lamson sat in a jail cell, the prime suspect in her murder. A forensics pioneer came to his defense in an attempt to prove that her death was an accident. But prosecutors felt that between his temper and his alleged affair, he had a m ... Show More
47m 8s