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As an obsessive true crime fan, Daryn Carp has tons of cases stuck in her brain. Cases with loose ends that keep her from sleeping at night... and now she's digging deeper. From irregular investigations and inexplicable behavior, to questionable evidence and debate-able trials, Daryn is obsessed with wanting to know the truth and exploring some of the burning questions about the most confounding and controversial cases out there. In each episode, Daryn is joined by real people who will give ...
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S2 Ep.10: Is “Gay Panic” Really a Defense? (with criminal justice scholar Dr. Warren Carsten Andresen)
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Two cases attempt to employ the contentious “gay panic” defense to wildly different results. After two hookups go sideways, a gay man and transgender woman are murdered. But what is the difference between these two killings and the trials that came after? Why are we still using the "gay panic” defense in the court of law? And is using this defense …
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A woman is found dead in her home and a questionable investigation leads to a decades-long search for justice. Was Lorelei Bringe planning to leave her husband before her murder? How is it possible for an investigation to be so mismanaged? What did it take to re-open this cold case decades later, and how was it eventually solved? Host Daryn Carp is…
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After a body is found in the woods, an autopsy cannot reveal a cause of death and a murderous mystery is born. How could Jeannette DePalm have died with no clear or obvious injuries? Was this a satanic or occult sacrifice? And although this is considered a “suspicious” active case to this day, what would it take for this case to be considered a hom…
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An American actress is killed by her stalker, paving the way for a whole new category of crime: murder by celebrity obsession. But if the stalker claims mental illness, how does that affect the trial? What anti-stalking laws were born as a result of this case? And had she not been famous, would Rebecca Shaeffer still be alive? Host Daryn Carp is jo…
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A man is convicted of brutally killing his family on Christmas Eve, but his trial brings an alarming amount of inconsistencies and unanswered questions. How do prosecutors explain the perplexing crime scene? Did the judge have it out for the defendant at the trial? And with new evidence pointing towards his innocence, why hasn’t there been a succes…
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A Texas man is inexplicably sentenced to death row based on the testimony of a hypnotized witness. But can this testimony be believed? Why was the witness allowed to change her recollection? Can investigative hypnosis be considered an effective tool for law enforcement? And how many people are in prison right now as a result of this practice, parti…
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Listen to an episode of Daryn Carp's other true crime podcast, Shaken and Disturbed, where she and her co-host John Thrasher share their immediate reactions and thoughts about the updates in Adnan Syed's case. A Maryland judge has vacated Adnan Syed's original murder conviction from 1999 in a shocking development in this highly-publicized case. Adn…
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After a childhood marred by trauma, a woman goes on a decades-long fire-setting spree resulting in several deaths. Did Shirley Winters mean to kill, or was this arson gone out of control? Why was she able to remain free for so long while tragedy followed in her wake? Is this a case of inherited trauma manifesting, or intentional murder, or both? Ho…
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A wife and mother of two calls 911 claiming an intruder shot her husband, but as investigators dig deeper they find stunning inconsistencies in Kim Boone’s story. What about this perplexing crime scene? How did the fire in the home start? Did domestic abuse play a role? Why didn’t anyone believe Kim’s husband when he said his wife was trying to kil…
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When Lori Ruff dies by suicide, her family finds a hidden box containing documents suggesting there is much more to her tragic story. Who, or what, was Lori running from? What had she done, and what was done to her? Was Lori even her real name? And who is to blame for her eventual suicide? Lori’s death opened a pandora’s box of unanswered questions…
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Two friends walk to a cliff’s edge in the Appalachian Mountains of Western Maryland, but only one of them comes home alive. What really happened on that cliff? Was it a suicide pact gone wrong? What’s the deal with the unoccupied house in the woods? What about the huge sum of money transferred days before? And what about that dog in the cemetery? T…
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As an obsessive true crime fan, Daryn Carp has tons of cases stuck in her brain. Cases with loose ends that keep her from sleeping at night... and now she's digging deeper. From irregular investigations and inexplicable behavior, to questionable evidence and debate-able trials, Daryn is obsessed with wanting to know the truth and exploring some of …
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When a young single mother trusts her small children in the care of others to further an online romance, she is led on a trail of mindblowing deceit. Facing down a mother’s worst nightmare, she finds herself at the center of a pulse-racing criminal investigation. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Anna Roisman. Anna is known for her comedic chops, her po…
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When a radio DJ from Texas moves to California to be with a woman he met online, all hell breaks loose. It's a catfish betrayal involving unspeakable tragedy and deceit that will leave you speechless. Host Daryn Carp is joined by the catfishing expert himself, Nev Schulman. Nev has hosted over eight seasons of the popular MTV show "Catfish." Discov…
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What happens when your best friend betrays you in the most unthinkable of ways? As the lust for power overtakes fraternity brothers Ed Swiger and Butch Pratt, tragedy unfolds. This case focuses on a bitter betrayal of a close friendship, and how social-climbing attracts the best, and corrupts the worst. Host Daryn Carp is joined by true crime veter…
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When a beautiful Florida model resists flirtations from a mysterious acquaintance, the end result is a betrayal so heartbreaking it begs the question: how does a common social faux pas lead to an abject nightmare? Host Daryn Carp is joined by true crime veteran Lance Reenstierna, co-host of the true crime podcast "Crawlspace," and known for his wor…
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When a married couple appears to have been shot dead in their own home, a set of surrounding clues points to a rift in the family. From a missing pile of cash to the musings of a pet parrot, this disturbing mystery is as layered as it gets. Host Daryn Carp is joined by John Thrasher, co-host of the true crime podcast "Shaken and Disturbed." As a pr…
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After a lifetime of being shunned by a family she never knew, a young mother reconnects with blood relatives only to find herself catching romantic feelings for her biological uncle. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Kenyon Laing, co-host of the true crime podcast "Wine & Crime," who offers color commentary, revealing a unique parallel in her own life t…
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When a lifetime of chaos and abuse culminates to a grisly murder, a young woman is forced to decide whether doing the right thing is a betrayal to her own family. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Alexis Linkletter, a seasoned true crime producer and co-host of the “Unraveled” podcast and anthology series on discovery+. Alexis brings her extensive true …
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When a mother uproots her family from Utah to Tennessee and takes a job in a local prison, a budding and unlikely romance turns deadly, involving heartbreak, tragedy and murder. On this episode, host Daryn Carp is joined by Patrick Hinds, co-host of the true crime podcasts "True Crime Obsessed," "Obsessed With: Disappeared," and creator of the Obse…
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When a family home in Texas bursts into flames, disturbing evidence points in multiple directions. Is the lone survivor telling the truth? From explosive accusations to a potentially wrongful conviction, this betrayal will have you examining the smallest details. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Rabia Chaudry, host of the true crime podcast "Undisclose…
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You know them as the Chippendales erotic male dancers, but behind the scantily clad men dancing in bowties, there was murder, jealousy and betrayal that nearly destroyed the now iconic empire. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Natalia Petrzela, a journalist and expert on the Chippendales during the 80’s and beyond. Natalia hosts "Welcome To Your Fantasy…
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