logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2018
38m 38s

O/I Presents: Bear Brook

NHPR
About this episode

Two barrels. Four bodies. And the decades-long mystery that led to a serial killer.

A special look at a new podcast from NHPR, Bear Brook: A podcast about a cold case that's changing how murders will be investigated forever.

www.bearbrookpodcast.com

Up next
Aug 13
Taxonomy's 200-Year Mistake
Fungi used to be considered plants. Bad plants. Carl Linnaeus even referred to them as “the poorest peasants” of the vegetable class. This reputation stuck, and fungi were considered a nuisance in the Western world well into the 20th century.Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian is trying to ... Show More
29m 25s
Aug 6
People are buying coyote urine. Where does it come from?
Last spring, a curious listener called with an unusual question about coyote urine. Is it – as advertised by companies who sell it – an effective, all natural pest deterrent? And more importantly: “Who are the coyotes that are providing this urine?”Since then, producer Taylor Qui ... Show More
28m 38s
Jul 30
Field reports from the cutting edge of science
It’s a weird time to be an environmental scientist. The proposed cuts to federal science funding in the United States are profound, and if they come to pass, it’s not clear what American science will look like on the other side. But for many researchers, science is much more than ... Show More
30m 52s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2018
Bear Brook: The Trailer
Two barrels. Four bodies. And the decades-long mystery that led to a serial killer. Bear Brook: A podcast about a cold case that's changing how murders will be investigated forever. From New Hampshire Public Radio. Visit bearbrookpodcast.com Follow on Twitter: @bearbrookpod Do yo ... Show More
1m 48s
Mar 2023
‘Promises Have Been Made’
One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder. Then, an alleged secret comes to light that changes everything.For more on the case and to see a timeline of the interrogations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in suppo ... Show More
45m 24s
Jan 2023
The Heavy Death | Murder is a Lonely Business - Murder at Midnight
On this week's episode of the Old Time Radiocast, we present you with two stories from the classic radio program Murder at Midnight! Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.  
51m 19s
Apr 2023
Marry for Murder | Sequel to Murder - Suspense!
On this week's episode of the Old Time Radiocast, we present you with two stories from the classic radio program Suspense! Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.    
59m 36s
Nov 2023
Alex On Stand Part 2- 2023 IN REVIEW
This weekend, dive into the gripping world of "The Hidden Killers Podcast." Join us as we revisit the most riveting cases, discussions, and courtroom recordings of 2023. We'll explore high-profile stories like Alex Murdaugh, Chad and Lori Daybell, Kouri Richins, and many others. ... Show More
43m 51s
Oct 2018
Hide and Seek
Three boys kick over a mysterious barrel in the woods. A small town cop fishes for answers. Evidence is buried, and the case goes cold.To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, click here. To listen to "Death Resulting," click here. Bear Brook has been named an ... Show More
31m 9s
Sep 2021
Introducing: Mind of a Monster
ID has a new podcast for you to listen to. Introducing Mind of a Monster, based on ID's iconic TV show.Mind of a Monster: Ed Kemper "The Co-Ed Killer" vs. Herbert Mullin, dives into the case of two serial killers operating at the same time in Santa Cruz, CA, and features jaw-drop ... Show More
1m 8s
Aug 2022
Death has a Cold Breath | The Accusing Corpse - The Mysterious Traveler
On this week's episode of the Old Time Radiocast we present you with two stories from the classic radio program The Mysterious Traveler. Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.   
54m 59s