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.
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Oct 14
The secret origins of commercial coyote urine
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 Qu ... Show More
33m 5s
Oct 7
The deer sharpshooters of Maui
Maui has a problem: too many deer, not enough hunters. So on a dark, humid night, Nate joined a group of elite hunters as they endeavor to turn an ecological nightmare into a source of profitable, high-protein venison. Over the course of a few hours, he watches the employees of M ... Show More
34m 46s
Oct 2018
S1, Ep. 1 | 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. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. Click here to m ... Show More
35m 49s
Oct 2018
S1, Ep. 3 | A Smaller Haystack
After 30 years of torpor, investigators finally inch the Bear Brook case forward. A geologist uncovers the history buried in human teeth and hair. The faces of the victims are reconstructed. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your su ... Show More
29m 3s
Jun 2019
S1, Ep. 10 | The In-Between
A clue is found buried on an internet message board. DNA is wrestled from rootless hair. Two investigators work parallel leads, and authorities call a press conference. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critic ... Show More
42m 13s