Jan 2023

Season 2: Another Mystery

Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? From the creators of the hit podcast Bear Brook comes A ... Show More

5m 39s

Feb 2023

Extraordinary

For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here. To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, click here. CLICK HERE TO DONATE AND SUPPORT THE TEAM THAT MADE BEAR BROOK. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public ... Show More

43m 37s

Feb 2023

The Pursuit

We begin with the story police told about Sharon Johnson’s murder. The veteran detective on the case develops a theory involving her husband and a teenager. A surprising admission leads to a new break in the case. For more on the case and to see a timeline of Sharon's last day, v ... Show More

45m 26s

Jun 2024

Episode 7 - The Ghost

The relentless pursuit of Billy Halpern’s killer intensifies. Detective Danny Smith uncovers new intel from a surprising witness, while investigative journalist Scott Weinberger reveals crucial updates on the DNA testing. A shocking new piece of evidence, potentially holding fres ... Show More

38m 15s

Oct 2018

O/I Presents: Bear Brook

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 Learn more about your ad choic ... Show More

38m 38s

Mar 2022

S2: Ep. 5: The Evidence

Foreign DNA is found under Edna Franklin’s fingernails. And in the wake of a scandal within the Houston police crime lab, Charles Raby’s lawyers discover that forensic evidence was hidden from the defense at trial.If you’d like to support our work, go to theintercept.com/donate — ... Show More

51m 6s

Jun 2024

Episode 9 - The Close

Detective Danny Smith has solidified his theory on Billy Halpern's murder, revealing a direct link to organized crime that stretches far beyond the shores of South Florida. With this breakthrough, he's now prepared to present his case to prosecutors. Meanwhile, investigative jour ... Show More

39m 20s

Sep 2023

Extraordinary

Sharon Johnson’s family and friends have spent the last 35 years coping with her brutal murder. But what if that story was based on a lie? The man imprisoned for her murder maintains his innocence. For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of ... Show More

44m 6s

Mar 2022

S2 Ep. 9: The Other Suspect

A homicide detective reveals something unexpected about the practices of the Houston Police Department. He says he cleared the alternate suspect in the murder of Edna Franklin — but it turns out the suspect’s alibi was a lie.If you’d like to support our work, go to theintercept.c ... Show More

44m 47s

Sep 2023

Ep.7: Lay It On The Table

Pam and Ed pour over the key testimonies of the three most important parties to consider the 24 hours surrounding the girls disappearance. The information provided over the course of the investigation contains clues that need to be pieced together. The team of investigators feel ... Show More

31m 9s

Jun 2024

Episode 10 - No Pain, No Gain.

The reinvestigation into the 1986 murder of Billy Halpern has taken two years, leading both Detective Danny Smith and an investigative journalist Scott Weinberger down a path filled with new witnesses, the discovery of new evidence, and a pool of original suspects to be charged o ... Show More

38m 4s

Nov 2019

Ep 3 | Breaking Point

Months after Mike's murder, the official investigation seems to stall. Frustrated, Pat and Kevin link up with newspaper columnist Phil Stanford. Their combined efforts lead them to a controversial confession, a mysterious sketch of a possible suspect and the fury of Salem governm ... Show More

32m 50s

The In-Between