In 1992, authorities were slow to make connections between separate murders. A pair of affluent, but closeted men disappeared after leaving New York City gay bars, their dismembered bodies later discovered in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As more men were killed, gay activists tried to sound the alarm that someone was stalking club-goers. But New York police were indifferent to the crimes and hostile to the queer community. The culprit known as The Last Call Killer escaped detection for a decade until new technology gave detectives the clues to his identity.The HBO Original series “Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York” recounts the crime spree that shook the community. Based on the Edgar-winning book by Elon Greene, the series also dives into the lives of the victims, the challenges for investigators, and the cultural issues of the day. OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "LAST CALL" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 10 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: crash course.

In 1992, authorities were slow to make connections between separate murders. A pair of affluent, but closeted men disappeared after leaving New York City gay bars, their dismembered bodies later discovered in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As more men were killed, gay activists tried to sound the alarm that someone was stalking club-goers. But New York police were indifferent to the crimes and hostile to the queer community. The culprit known as The Last Call Killer escaped detection for a decade until new technology gave detectives the clues to his identity.The HBO Original series “Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York” recounts the crime spree that shook the community. Based on the Edgar-winning book by Elon Greene, the series also dives into the lives of the victims, the challenges for investigators, and the cultural issues of the day. OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "LAST CALL" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 10 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/instructor-crashes-car-into-lakewood-driving-school" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crash course</a>.

Last Call

Richard Simmons

On this CWO Classic, we revisit our February 24, 2017 review of "Missing Richard Simmons," the first of six episodes dedicated to the groundbreaking podcast series. The panel heralded the arrival of Dan Taberski as a fresh, new voice  in the industry.

On this CWO Classic, we revisit our February 24, 2017 review of "Missing Richard Simmons," the first of six episodes dedicated to the groundbreaking podcast series. The panel heralded the arrival of Dan Taberski as a fresh, new voice  in the industry.

CWO Classic: Missing Richard Simmons

No one has seen Gabriel Johnson since 2009, when his mother took the eight month old from her home in Arizona to Texas. In the middle of a custody dispute with her ex, Elizabeth Johnson told him she smothered the baby and threw his body in the garbage.When she returned home, Elizabeth had a different story. She said she gave Gabriel up in a black market adoption in San Antonio - a transaction facilitated by a couple who’d been trying to adopt the child themselves.The Peacock series “Where is Baby Gabriel?” explores the theories around the child’s disappearance? Was he murdered? Is he living with a new family? And what role did interloper Tammi Smith play in his fate?OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WHERE IS BABY GABRIEL" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 9 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: Ghosted.

No one has seen Gabriel Johnson since 2009, when his mother took the eight month old from her home in Arizona to Texas. In the middle of a custody dispute with her ex, Elizabeth Johnson told him she smothered the baby and threw his body in the garbage.When she returned home, Elizabeth had a different story. She said she gave Gabriel up in a black market adoption in San Antonio - a transaction facilitated by a couple who’d been trying to adopt the child themselves.The Peacock series “Where is Baby Gabriel?” explores the theories around the child’s disappearance? Was he murdered? Is he living with a new family? And what role did interloper Tammi Smith play in his fate?OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WHERE IS BABY GABRIEL" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 9 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/singer-divorces-devilishly-handsome-ghost-of-a-victorian-soldier-after-less-than-a-year-12922465" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghosted</a>.

Where is Baby Gabriel?

On this CWO Classic, we revisit of February 3, 2017 review of the scary, provocative HBO documentary, "Beware the Slenderman." It looks at the case of two young girls who stabbed their friend to appease a modern-day internet boogeyman. The panel is split but agrees on one thing: don't watch this one in the dark.

On this CWO Classic, we revisit of February 3, 2017 review of the scary, provocative HBO documentary, "Beware the Slenderman." It looks at the case of two young girls who stabbed their friend to appease a modern-day internet boogeyman. The panel is split but agrees on one thing: don't watch this one in the dark.

CWO Classic: Beware the Slenderman

Patients at a Yale fertility clinic complained of severe pain during common egg retrieval procedures. Despite nurses’ insistence they’ve received the maximum dosage of fentanyl, the women continued to suffer, unaware they were actually receiving a simple saline solution. After a tampered vial was discovered, authorities arrested an addicted nurse who’d been swapping out the opioid. But the many patients had more questions. Why were their complaints ignored? Could the clinic have done more? And how are these victims who want a family supposed to feel about the legal accommodations made for a defendant with children of her own?From Serial Productions comes “The Retrievals.” Host Susan Burton tells the story of the patients whose pain was ignored, the nurse who stole their medicine and watched them suffer, and the institution that failed them all.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE RETRIEVALS" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 12 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.This episode was recorded in front of an online Patreon audience. Join us for other benefits at patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia.In Crime of the Week: do not taste this rainbow.

Patients at a Yale fertility clinic complained of severe pain during common egg retrieval procedures. Despite nurses’ insistence they’ve received the maximum dosage of fentanyl, the women continued to suffer, unaware they were actually receiving a simple saline solution. After a tampered vial was discovered, authorities arrested an addicted nurse who’d been swapping out the opioid. But the many patients had more questions. Why were their complaints ignored? Could the clinic have done more? And how are these victims who want a family supposed to feel about the legal accommodations made for a defendant with children of her own?From Serial Productions comes “The Retrievals.” Host Susan Burton tells the story of the patients whose pain was ignored, the nurse who stole their medicine and watched them suffer, and the institution that failed them all.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE RETRIEVALS" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 12 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.This episode was recorded in front of an online Patreon audience. Join us for other benefits at <a href="www.patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>.In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/mustard-skittles-frenchs-candy/13550617/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">do not taste this rainbow</a>.

The Retrievals

On this CWO Classic, we look back at our December 9, 2016 review of "Crimetown." Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier take us to Providence, Rhode Island, a city where organized crime corrupted every aspect of public life.

On this CWO Classic, we look back at our December 9, 2016 review of "Crimetown." Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier take us to Providence, Rhode Island, a city where organized crime corrupted every aspect of public life.

CWO Classic: Crimetown

Leon Benson says he’s innocent of the 1998 murder of Kasey Schoen, who was shot in his truck in Indianapolis. Despite his alibi, no motive, and a lack of physical evidence, Leon was convicted based on a cross-racial identification from 150 feet at night. Attorney Lara Bazelon looks for clues to winning Leon’s exoneration. Was evidence about alternative suspects withheld? And should Bazelon’s team approach the man they believe actually pulled the trigger?“Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark” is season three of the acclaimed series from Campside Media and Wondery. In a break of format, host Matthew Shaer works with Bazelon in a side-by-side effort to clear Leon’s name. Will the one-two punch of lawyers and podcasters get him out of prison? And what does correcting this wrong mean for Schoen’s family? OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "SUSPECT: FIVE SHOTS IN THE DARK" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 11 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: Chinese food take down.

Leon Benson says he’s innocent of the 1998 murder of Kasey Schoen, who was shot in his truck in Indianapolis. Despite his alibi, no motive, and a lack of physical evidence, Leon was convicted based on a cross-racial identification from 150 feet at night. Attorney Lara Bazelon looks for clues to winning Leon’s exoneration. Was evidence about alternative suspects withheld? And should Bazelon’s team approach the man they believe actually pulled the trigger?“Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark” is season three of the acclaimed series from Campside Media and Wondery. In a break of format, host Matthew Shaer works with Bazelon in a side-by-side effort to clear Leon’s name. Will the one-two punch of lawyers and podcasters get him out of prison? And what does correcting this wrong mean for Schoen’s family? OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "SUSPECT: FIVE SHOTS IN THE DARK" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 11 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/08/china/china-eating-contest-investigation-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese food take down</a>.

Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark

Fresh off the news of an arrest in the Long Island serial killer case, we go back to March 23, 2020 for the panel's review of Netflix's film adaptation of "Lost Girls" staring Amy Ryan. Does this two-hour dramatization of Bob Kolker's excellent book live up to the expansive source material?

Fresh off the news of an arrest in the Long Island serial killer case, we go back to March 23, 2020 for the panel's review of Netflix's film adaptation of "Lost Girls" staring Amy Ryan. Does this two-hour dramatization of Bob Kolker's excellent book live up to the expansive source material?

CWO Classic: Lost Girls

In 1988, twenty-two year old Jane Boroski was attacked at a soda vending machine. The seven-month-pregnant New Hampshire woman was stabbed 27 times and left for dead. Boroski is believed to be the last victim and only survivor of the Connecticut River Valley Killer, a suspect who murdered at least seven women between 1978 and ‘88. Decades later, the question remains why did he kill and where did he go?In the podcast “Dark Valley'' from Crawlspace Media and Glassbox Media, Jennifer Amell looks back at the murders along the Vermont/New Hampshire corridor. The host accompanies Jane as she reexamines the lasting impact of the attack on her life, all the while seeking new information on who the Valley Killer - or Valley Killers - were.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "DARK VALLEY" BEGIN IN THE FINAL TEN MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: cowabunga!

In 1988, twenty-two year old Jane Boroski was attacked at a soda vending machine. The seven-month-pregnant New Hampshire woman was stabbed 27 times and left for dead. Boroski is believed to be the last victim and only survivor of the Connecticut River Valley Killer, a suspect who murdered at least seven women between 1978 and ‘88. Decades later, the question remains why did he kill and where did he go?In the podcast “Dark Valley'' from Crawlspace Media and Glassbox Media, Jennifer Amell looks back at the murders along the Vermont/New Hampshire corridor. The host accompanies Jane as she reexamines the lasting impact of the attack on her life, all the while seeking new information on who the Valley Killer - or Valley Killers - were.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "DARK VALLEY" BEGIN IN THE FINAL TEN MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/science/sea-otter-surfboard.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cowabunga</a>!

Dark Valley

America was fascinated with the lives of the Duggars, a devout Christian family with 19 children and their own reality TV show. While they projected an image of wholesomeness on screen, off screen the Duggars tried to cover up allegations their son Josh had molested his sisters.The Duggars’ views on marriage, education, and childrearing were formed by the Institute of Basic Life Principles, a radical religious organization that espoused obedient children and subservient wives. Its practices shaped the Duggar household in which their growing kids were oppressed and groomed to be victims.The four-part Prime docuseries “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” looks at the truths hidden in plain sight about the ultra-conservative reality TV family. It also explores how the IBLP informed the Duggar’s worldview and how its purity culture is masking misogyny and sexual exploitation.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 14 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: lying liars who lie.

America was fascinated with the lives of the Duggars, a devout Christian family with 19 children and their own reality TV show. While they projected an image of wholesomeness on screen, off screen the Duggars tried to cover up allegations their son Josh had molested his sisters.The Duggars’ views on marriage, education, and childrearing were formed by the Institute of Basic Life Principles, a radical religious organization that espoused obedient children and subservient wives. Its practices shaped the Duggar household in which their growing kids were oppressed and groomed to be victims.The four-part Prime docuseries “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” looks at the truths hidden in plain sight about the ultra-conservative reality TV family. It also explores how the IBLP informed the Duggar’s worldview and how its purity culture is masking misogyny and sexual exploitation.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 14 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/jun/25/harvard-professor-data-fraud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lying liars who lie</a>.

Shiny Happy People

The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.'Show website: crimewriterson.com. Follow the show on Twitter @crimewriterson. Find us on Facebook facebook.com/crimewritersonpodcast. Email the show at crimewriterson@gmail.com.Artwork by Benjamin Frisch

I love love love this podcast. Especially Rebecca’s laugh!

Always listen the day it comes out

This is my favorite podcast. Love all of the hosts, love their points of view and their discussions

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The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.'Show website: <a href="http://crimewriterson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crimewriterson.com</a>. Follow the show on Twitter @crimewriterson. Find us on Facebook <a href="http://facebook.com/crimewritersonpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/crimewritersonpodcast</a>. Email the show at crimewriterson@gmail.com.Artwork by Benjamin Frisch

Crime Writers On...True Crime Review

With such a fantastic finale, the crime writers dig into episode four of "Murder on Middle Beach." Taken as a whole, this documentary exceeded expectations...by a lot! After being arrested in 1983 for a petty theft in London, a homeless Irishman killed his cellmate for snoring too much. When grilled by detectives, Kieran Patrick Kelly unexpectedly confessed to a series of unsolved murders. The RTÉ podcast "The Nobody Zone" separates fact from fiction. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "THE NOBODY ZONE," GO TO 35:30 In "The Flight Attendant," hard partying Cassie Bowden wakes up next to a dead body and no memory of what happened. Can this hot-mess-turned-sleuth solve the case, elude the Feds, take down a mysterious cabal, and get her life under control?  FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT," GO TO 1:01:00 In Crime of the Week: golden ticket? Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

With such a fantastic finale, the crime writers dig into episode four of "<a href="https://www.hbo.com/murder-on-middle-beach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Murder on Middle Beach</a>." Taken as a whole, this documentary exceeded expectations...by a lot! After being arrested in 1983 for a petty theft in London, a homeless Irishman killed his cellmate for snoring too much. When grilled by detectives, Kieran Patrick Kelly unexpectedly confessed to a series of unsolved murders. The RTÉ podcast "<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-nobody-zone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nobody Zone</a>" separates fact from fiction. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "THE NOBODY ZONE," GO TO 35:30 In "<a href="https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GX5MHsQzwwIuLwgEAAACp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Flight Attendant</a>," hard partying Cassie Bowden wakes up next to a dead body and no memory of what happened. Can this hot-mess-turned-sleuth solve the case, elude the Feds, take down a mysterious cabal, and get her life under control? FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT," GO TO 1:01:00 In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.unionleader.com/news/courts/man-claims-nh-lottery-owes-him-a-gold-bar-or-750-000/article_a6997c6b-6ffa-53d4-a798-bd7650cd6029.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">golden ticket?</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

The Nobody Zone, The Flight Attendant, & Murder on Middle Beach's Finale

A murder in London sparks a gang war in Tokyo among rival Yakuza. Detective Kenzo Mori is told his brother, thought to be dead, may be living in the UK and central to the conflict. “Giri/Haji,” from BBC-2 and Netflix. is a bilingual drama that bends genres...plus it has an ending unlike anything we’ve seen.  FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "GIRI/HAJI" GO TO 25:00 Then we talk about the re-release of the Paramount Network’s miniseries “Waco.” It features a sanitized version of David Koresh as a thoughtful, spiritual leader offering enlightenment to his followers. We also follow an FBI hostage negotiator who fears the agency’s reliance on military tactics is the wrong direction. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WACO" GO TO 47:00 Then in crime of the week: baby driver. For exclusive content and more, sign up at patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia.Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

A murder in London sparks a gang war in Tokyo among rival Yakuza. Detective Kenzo Mori is told his brother, thought to be dead, may be living in the UK and central to the conflict. “<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80190519" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giri/Haji</a>,” from BBC-2 and Netflix. is a bilingual drama that bends genres...plus it has an ending unlike anything we’ve seen. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "GIRI/HAJI" GO TO 25:00 Then we talk about the re-release of the Paramount Network’s miniseries “<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80228244" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waco</a>.” It features a sanitized version of David Koresh as a thoughtful, spiritual leader offering enlightenment to his followers. We also follow an FBI hostage negotiator who fears the agency’s reliance on military tactics is the wrong direction. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WACO" GO TO 47:00 Then in crime of the week: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/05/us/5-year-old-driver-utah-trnd/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">baby driver</a>. For exclusive content and more, sign up at <a href="http://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>.<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Giri/Haji and Waco (Both on Netflix!)

A foreign correspondent is pulled into the story of a Westerner whose account of joining ISIS is suspect. No, it’s not "Caliphate" - we’ll discuss “I'm Not a Monster” from BBC Panorama and Frontline PBS. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "I'M NOT A MONSTER" GO TO 37:00 Their father was a fertility doctor who used his own sperm for insemination. “Baby God” from HBO Documentaries follows some of his offspring as they come to terms with the truth of their conception and contemplate who they really are. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "BABY GOD" GO TO 1:06:00 In crime of the week: track meat.Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

A foreign correspondent is pulled into the story of a Westerner whose account of joining ISIS is suspect. No, it’s not "Caliphate" - we’ll discuss “<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-not-a-monster-from-bbc-panorama-frontline-pbs/id1540251892" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I'm Not a Monster</a>” from BBC Panorama and Frontline PBS. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "I'M NOT A MONSTER" GO TO 37:00 Their father was a fertility doctor who used his own sperm for insemination. “<a href="https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/baby-god" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby God</a>” from HBO Documentaries follows some of his offspring as they come to terms with the truth of their conception and contemplate who they really are. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "BABY GOD" GO TO 1:06:00 In crime of the week: <a href="https://www.blogto.com/city/2021/01/toronto-man-heist-suitcase-meat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">track meat</a>.<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

I'm Not a Monster and Baby God

Rebecca and Kevin start by addressing some back-end tech changes that could affect listeners’ experience. There are shout-outs to our newest listener. And the panel solicits input from the audience for our upcoming 200th episode celebration. The Crime Writers review the new season of “Accused.” The eight-part series is a story of corporate malfeasance, wrapped in a missing persons case filled with conspiracy theories, family secrets, and government lies. OUR SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF “ACCUSED” CAN BE FOUND AROUND THE 33 MINUTE MARK. Then they discuss Netflix’s "Don’t F**k With Cats: The Hunt for An Internet Killer." A gang of armchair detectives are looking for the person posting videos of animal cruelty. But before law enforcement takes the virtual manhunt seriously, the suspect turns his violent depravity on an unsuspecting man. OUR SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF “DON’T F**K WITH CATS” CAN BE FOUND AROUND THE 1:22:00 MINUTE MARK Then in Crime of the Week, shoulda called a cab. For exclusive podcasts and more, go to patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia.Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Rebecca and Kevin start by addressing some back-end tech changes that could affect listeners’ experience. There are shout-outs to our newest listener. And the panel solicits input from the audience for our upcoming 200th episode celebration. The Crime Writers review the new season of “<a href="https://wondery.com/shows/accused/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accused</a>.” The eight-part series is a story of corporate malfeasance, wrapped in a missing persons case filled with conspiracy theories, family secrets, and government lies. OUR SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF “ACCUSED” CAN BE FOUND AROUND THE 33 MINUTE MARK. Then they discuss Netflix’s "<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81031373" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don’t F**k With Cats: The Hunt for An Internet Killer</a>." A gang of armchair detectives are looking for the person posting videos of animal cruelty. But before law enforcement takes the virtual manhunt seriously, the suspect turns his violent depravity on an unsuspecting man. OUR SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF “DON’T F**K WITH CATS” CAN BE FOUND AROUND THE 1:22:00 MINUTE MARK Then in Crime of the Week, <a href="http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/brothers/kansas-hot-wheels-712084" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shoulda called a cab</a>. For exclusive podcasts and more, go to <a href="http://www.patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>.<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Accused and Don't F**k with Cats

Maura Murray

Rebecca, Kevin, Toby and Laura talk about the possibility of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's story as the focus of season two of Serial. Rebecca also interviews the guys behind Missing Maura Murray, a podcast that has the rest of the panel up in arms. Plus, the Crime Writers dish on the surprise hit Limetown and dissect the latest 'Crime of the Week.'Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Rebecca, Kevin, Toby and Laura talk about the possibility of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's story as the focus of season two of Serial. Rebecca also interviews the guys behind Missing Maura Murray, a podcast that has the rest of the panel up in arms. Plus, the Crime Writers dish on the surprise hit Limetown and dissect the latest 'Crime of the Week.'<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Serial Season 2, Limetown, Dishing Maura Murray

The newspaper story of a woman who crusaded against her attacker's light sentence unveiled a secret about a different person in the courtroom. In “Canary” from the Washington Post, we follow a three-year effort to flesh out the long-ago accusation and its effect on those directly and indirectly involved. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CANARY" GO TO 34:00 An English village was rocked in 1985 when a woman murdered her parents and twin sons before turning the gun on herself. Authorities are eager to close the case as a murder-suicide, but something about the findings inside the isolated farm house doesn’t sit right. We'll discuss "The Murders at White House Farm" from HBO Max and ITV. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM" GO TO 1:00:00 In Crime of the Week: milk shake.  Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

The newspaper story of a woman who crusaded against her attacker's light sentence unveiled a secret about a different person in the courtroom. In “<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/podcasts/canary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canary</a>” from the Washington Post, we follow a three-year effort to flesh out the long-ago accusation and its effect on those directly and indirectly involved. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CANARY" GO TO 34:00 An English village was rocked in 1985 when a woman murdered her parents and twin sons before turning the gun on herself. Authorities are eager to close the case as a murder-suicide, but something about the findings inside the isolated farm house doesn’t sit right. We'll discuss "<a href="https://play.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXnDmqAn1ycNVoAEAABzF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Murders at White House Farm</a>" from HBO Max and ITV. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM" GO TO 1:00:00 In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/10/16/Escaped-cow-found-trapped-on-neighbors-trampoline/5211602864453/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">milk shake</a>. <a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Canary and The Murders at White House Farm

When we left off with “I’m Not a Monster” from BBC Panorama and PBS Frontline,  Samantha Elhassani was wanted by the FBI. In the final episodes, Josh Baker returns to Syria to fact-check her claims she was an ISIS prisoner, not an ISIS soldier. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF THE FINALE OF "I'M NOT A MONSTER" GO TO 37:30. When a Canadian tourist disappeared from her downtown LA hotel, video of her on an elevator seem to show her hiding from someone. It was a critical clue for police and a source of wild speculation among online crime fans. Netflix's "Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel" explores the dark history of this Skid Row tourist trap. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CRIME SCENE: THE VANISHING AT THE CECIL HOTEL," GO TO 1:11:30 In Crime of the Week: ☹. A portion of this episode was recorded as part of a podcast-a-thon fundraiser for The Charley Project. Click here to donate to the cause.Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

When we left off with “I’m Not a Monster” from BBC Panorama and PBS Frontline, Samantha Elhassani was wanted by the FBI. In the final episodes, Josh Baker returns to Syria to fact-check her claims she was an ISIS prisoner, not an ISIS soldier. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF THE FINALE OF "I'M NOT A MONSTER" GO TO 37:30. When a Canadian tourist disappeared from her downtown LA hotel, video of her on an elevator seem to show her hiding from someone. It was a critical clue for police and a source of wild speculation among online crime fans. Netflix's "Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel" explores the dark history of this Skid Row tourist trap. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CRIME SCENE: THE VANISHING AT THE CECIL HOTEL," GO TO 1:11:30 In Crime of the Week: ☹. A portion of this episode was recorded as part of a podcast-a-thon fundraiser for <a href="https://charleyproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Charley Project</a>. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-the-charley-project?utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer&amp;utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to donate to the cause</a>.<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel and the finale of I'm Not a Monster

They were the famous male exotic dancers that made the ladies scream. But behind the scenes the story of Chippendales is filled with drugs, backstabbing, and even murder. We'll preview the new podcast "Welcome to Your Fantasy." FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WELCOME TO YOUR FANTASY" GO TO 34:40 In 1974 a new three-wheeled car promised to change the automotive industry. But both the car - and the high-profile businesswoman running the company - were not what they seemed. We’ll review the HBO documentary “The Lady and The Dale.” FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE LADY AND THE DALE" GO TO 1:08:00 In Crime of the Week: no bones about it.Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

They were the famous male exotic dancers that made the ladies scream. But behind the scenes the story of Chippendales is filled with drugs, backstabbing, and even murder. We'll preview the new podcast "Welcome to Your Fantasy." FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WELCOME TO YOUR FANTASY" GO TO 34:40 In 1974 a new three-wheeled car promised to change the automotive industry. But both the car - and the high-profile businesswoman running the company - were not what they seemed. We’ll review the HBO documentary “The Lady and The Dale.” FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE LADY AND THE DALE" GO TO 1:08:00 In Crime of the Week: no bones about it.<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Welcome to Your Fantasy & The Lady and The Dale

Rebecca returns to the host's chair in time to talk about “Chicano Squad” from Frequency Machine and the Vox Media Podcast Network. To deal with a crime spree in a Latino community that no longer trusts them, Houston police create a special unit of Spanish-speaking officers to solve its toughest cases. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CHICANO SQUAD" GO TO 34:00    Then, the Netflix documentary “Crack: Cocaine, Corruption, and Conspiracy” shows the falling dominos from a burgeoning drug economy and its unchecked violence, to the societal backlash and a political movement whose legislation disproportionately affected communities of color. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CRACK" GO TO 1:02:00 In crime of the week: half a roof is better than none.Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Rebecca returns to the host's chair in time to talk about “<a href="https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/chicano-squad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicano Squad</a>” from Frequency Machine and the Vox Media Podcast Network. To deal with a crime spree in a Latino community that no longer trusts them, Houston police create a special unit of Spanish-speaking officers to solve its toughest cases. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CHICANO SQUAD" GO TO 34:00 Then, the Netflix documentary “<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80988518" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crack: Cocaine, Corruption, and Conspiracy</a>” shows the falling dominos from a burgeoning drug economy and its unchecked violence, to the societal backlash and a political movement whose legislation disproportionately affected communities of color. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CRACK" GO TO 1:02:00 In crime of the week: <a href="https://bangordailynews.com/2021/01/27/news/piscataquis/boundary-dispute-that-led-a-dover-foxcroft-man-to-saw-neighbors-garage-in-half-now-rests-in-judges-hands/?fbclid=IwAR0g8rJHpqox8dLkBtA-Yg5qgxyzrQH2PgKudB0D2d8dcBeUFTdMlvNebgk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">half a roof is better than none</a>.<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Chicano Squad and Netflix's Crack

Guys! Lara is getting close to being a certified pet detective now that she's learned cat forensics.  Can't get enough of the election? Luminary has re-released for free “Fiasco: Bush v Gore.” Leon Neyfakh brings his signature style to butterfly ballots, hanging chads, and the Brooks Brothers Riot. Was the 2000 Florida recount a political anomaly or a blueprint for future electoral triumph? FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "FIASCO" GO TO 39:00 A lady’s companion falls in love with rich widower Max de Winter. The new bride is whisked to his country estate, but the specter of her husband’s late wife covers all. We'll give our review of the Netflix remake of "Rebecca." FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "REBECCA" GO TO 1:05:00 In Crime of the Week: got a sinking feeling.Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Guys! Lara is getting close to being a certified pet detective now that she's learned cat forensics. Can't get enough of the election? Luminary has re-released for free “<a href="https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/leon-neyfakh/fiasco-luminary-premium/8607a31a-cab7-4c9f-9df8-b6110ba93b52?country=US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiasco: Bush v Gore</a>.” Leon Neyfakh brings his signature style to butterfly ballots, hanging chads, and the Brooks Brothers Riot. Was the 2000 Florida recount a political anomaly or a blueprint for future electoral triumph? FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "FIASCO" GO TO 39:00 A lady’s companion falls in love with rich widower Max de Winter. The new bride is whisked to his country estate, but the specter of her husband’s late wife covers all. We'll give our review of the Netflix remake of "<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81002196" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca</a>." FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "REBECCA" GO TO 1:05:00 In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/leonard-shoulders-sinkhole_n_5f982707c5b6e1e7076470e1?ri18n=true&amp;ncid=APPLENEWS00001&amp;guccounter=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">got a sinking feeling</a>.<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Fiasco: Bush v. Gore and Rebecca (the Netflix movie!)

Doctor Farid Fata was Michigan’s go-to oncologist, but clinicians who got a closer look at the medicines he was administering became suspicious. Wondery's out with season two of the hit podcast "Dr. Death." FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "DR. DEATH" GO TO 22:00 Then, from famed documentarian Alex Gibney comes “Crazy Not Insane,” a look at Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis’s career and the controversy around violent offenders with dissociative identity disorders. Is it a breakthrough or junk science? FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CRAZY, NOT INSANE" GO TO 1:01 In Crime of the Week: Crap Full of Nuts. Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Doctor Farid Fata was Michigan’s go-to oncologist, but clinicians who got a closer look at the medicines he was administering became suspicious. Wondery's out with season two of the hit podcast "Dr. Death." FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "DR. DEATH" GO TO 22:00 Then, from famed documentarian Alex Gibney comes “Crazy Not Insane,” a look at Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis’s career and the controversy around violent offenders with dissociative identity disorders. Is it a breakthrough or junk science? FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CRAZY, NOT INSANE" GO TO 1:01 In Crime of the Week: Crap Full of Nuts. <a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Dr. Death S2 and Crazy, Not Insane

Adnan Syed

The crime writers give their take on part 1 of HBO's "The Case Against Adnan Syed." Like the movie version of a favorite book, the episode covers the story of Adnan and Hae's high school relationship, but adds to it in a way "Serial" did not. Note: this episode was recorded before Friday's decision in the case by the MD Court of Appeals. TO REMAIN SPOILER-FREE FOR EPISODE ONE, GO TO MINUTE 40. Then the panel wrestles with HBO's two-part "Leaving Neverland." The documentary - told simply and starkly - is the most powerful indictment of Michael Jackson's systematic abuse of star-struck children and their families. (Warning: discussion of this documentary may be triggering for some audience members.) TO REMAIN SPOILER-FREE FOR LEAVING NEVERLAND, GO TO MINUTE 69. In Crime of the Week: how the cookie crumbles.  Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

The crime writers give their take on part 1 of HBO's "<a href="https://www.hbo.com/the-case-against-adnan-syed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Case Against Adnan Syed</a>." Like the movie version of a favorite book, the episode covers the story of Adnan and Hae's high school relationship, but adds to it in a way "Serial" did not. Note: this episode was recorded before Friday's decision in the case by the MD Court of Appeals. TO REMAIN SPOILER-FREE FOR EPISODE ONE, GO TO MINUTE 40. Then the panel wrestles with HBO's two-part "<a href="https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/leaving-neverland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leaving Neverland</a>." The documentary - told simply and starkly - is the most powerful indictment of Michael Jackson's systematic abuse of star-struck children and their families. (Warning: discussion of this documentary may be triggering for some audience members.) TO REMAIN SPOILER-FREE FOR LEAVING NEVERLAND, GO TO MINUTE 69. In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/police-use-taser-on-combative-man-during-girl-scout-cookie/article_58c1dece-392e-5873-a64c-4e211cb942c6.html?fbclid=IwAR3wbv8N2E0OnDxxkAeP0bFp7PPSurL8Ei5j_-M5fjyCX3-qQ1Xlae3PQw0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how the cookie crumbles</a>. <a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

The Case Against Adnan Syed Part 1 & Leaving Neverland

The Crime Writers review episode one of S-Town -  the new podcast series from the folks behind Serial and This American Life. The entire series, featuring host Brian Reed, dropped on Tuesday, March 28. Watch your feed for recap shows reviewing episodes 2-4 and 5-7.SPONSORS THIS EPISODESerial Killers podcast from ParcastClick here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

The Crime Writers review episode one of S-Town - the new podcast series from the folks behind Serial and This American Life. The entire series, featuring host Brian Reed, dropped on Tuesday, March 28. Watch your feed for recap shows reviewing episodes 2-4 and 5-7. SPONSORS THIS EPISODE Serial Killers podcast from Parcast<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

S-Town by Serial - Episode 1 Recap & Review

Ever since Sarah talked to Asia the world wondered whether she was the key to getting Adnan Syed a new trial. In the end, it was a single sentence in a pile of thousands of documents.The result is in. Judge Welch has ruled Adnan's Sixth Amendment rights were violated and he'll get a new trial...if it ever gets that far. The Crime Writers pull apart the decision and discuss where the case may go from here. Does the state have any evidence left? How would 12 Baltimore jurors (who'd never listened to a podcast) size up Adnan? And why could it be years before he gets out of jail?The panel is joined by super-professor Colin Miller, who answers questions about the legal ins-and-outs of the ruling. Then the Crime Writers take your questions and voice memos. They also discuss the dilemma of the Alford plea: would you admit your guilt to a crime you didn't commit if it gets you out of prison?  Also, WTF is a jury view like at the scene of a lumber theft?Here's something new: our first Crime Writers On Summer Book Club show. Each writer has nominated a book. You vote online, then we'll all read and share (bring your own white wine). The nominees are If I Did It by OJ Simpson, I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes, People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry, and Wilde Lake by Laura Lippman.In the Crime of the Week, one of our listeners makes a marital confession... #Serial #SerialSeasonOne #AdnanSyed #UndisclosedClick here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Ever since Sarah talked to Asia the world wondered whether she was the key to getting Adnan Syed a new trial. In the end, it was a single sentence in a pile of thousands of documents. The result is in. Judge Welch has ruled Adnan's Sixth Amendment rights were violated and he'll get a new trial...if it ever gets that far. The Crime Writers pull apart the decision and discuss where the case may go from here. Does the state have any evidence left? How would 12 Baltimore jurors (who'd never listened to a podcast) size up Adnan? And why could it be years before he gets out of jail? The panel is joined by super-professor Colin Miller, who answers questions about the legal ins-and-outs of the ruling. Then the Crime Writers take your questions and voice memos. They also discuss the dilemma of the Alford plea: would you admit your guilt to a crime you didn't commit if it gets you out of prison? Also, WTF is a jury view like at the scene of a lumber theft? Here's something new: our first Crime Writers On Summer Book Club show. Each writer has nominated a book. You vote online, then we'll all read and share (bring your own white wine). The nominees are If I Did It by OJ Simpson, I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes, People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry, and Wilde Lake by Laura Lippman. In the Crime of the Week, one of our listeners makes a marital confession... #Serial #SerialSeasonOne #AdnanSyed #Undisclosed<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Serial Epilogue: Adnan Syed Gets a New Trial...Maybe

Laci Peterson

Bowe Bergdahl

Red-eyed and jet-lagged, Rebecca and Kevin are back from Podcast Movement in Anaheim with stories of their exploits with your (and their) favorite podcasters. They'll spill some tea over what caused some controversy a big name - "NOT a podcaster" Payne Lindsey from Up &amp; Vanished -  made an audacious, self-congratulatory presentation...and how some even bigger names in the room reacted.Plus, a true crime podcast update! A hungover R&amp;K met up with old friend Lt Col James Weirick for an update on Bowe Bergdahl's court martial and the defense's move that could bode well for the disgraced former POW. (Audio of the full discussion can be found on our website - and beware, it's unedited and was literally recorded in a hotel hallway.)Back in the confines of Square Egg Studio, Lara &amp; Toby chime in on A&amp;E's new limited series, "The Murder of Laci Peterson." So far, the show seems to be playing the story down the middle, not sensationalizing its retrospective of the crime, and is of surprisingly high quality for a basic cable show.Then in Crime of the Week: our house is a very very very moldy house.Sponsors this week:Exposed - hear the audiobook edition of Exposed by bestselling author Lisa Scottoline at www.macmillanaudio.com/exposedBook of the Month - See their current selections and get your first book for just $9.99 at bookofthemonth.com/crimewriters Le Tote - Go to letote.com Enter promo code CRIME at checkout to get 50% of your first monthLola tampons - For 60% off your first order, visit mylola.com and enter CRIME when you subscribeHarry's razors - Get a free shave kit when you at harrys.com/crime, just pay 3 bucks for shippingLovePop - Enter to win 50 3D birthday cards at lovepop.com/crimeClick here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Red-eyed and jet-lagged, Rebecca and Kevin are back from Podcast Movement in Anaheim with stories of their exploits with your (and their) favorite podcasters. They'll spill some tea over what caused some controversy a big name - "NOT a podcaster" Payne Lindsey from Up &amp; Vanished - made an audacious, self-congratulatory presentation...and how some even bigger names in the room reacted.Plus, a true crime podcast update! A hungover R&amp;K met up with old friend Lt Col James Weirick for an update on Bowe Bergdahl's court martial and the defense's move that could bode well for the disgraced former POW. (Audio of the full discussion can be found on our website - and beware, it's unedited and was literally recorded in a hotel hallway.)Back in the confines of Square Egg Studio, Lara &amp; Toby chime in on A&amp;E's new limited series, "T<a href="http://www.aetv.com/shows/the-murder-of-laci-peterson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">he Murder of Laci Peterson</a>." So far, the show seems to be playing the story down the middle, not sensationalizing its retrospective of the crime, and is of surprisingly high quality for a basic cable show.Then in <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3-Hot-Hole-Pond-Rd-Concord-NH-03301/92873118_zpid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime of the Week</a>: our house is a very very very moldy house. Sponsors this week:<ul><li>Exposed - hear the audiobook edition of Exposed by bestselling author Lisa Scottoline at <a href="http://www.macmillanaudio.com/exposed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.macmillanaudio.com/exposed</a></li><li>Book of the Month - See their current selections and get your first book for just $9.99 at <a href="http://www.bookofthemonth.com/crimewriters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bookofthemonth.com/crimewriters</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.letote.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Tote</a> - Go to <a href="http://www.letote.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">letote.com</a> Enter promo code CRIME at checkout to get 50% of your first month</li><li>Lola tampons - For 60% off your first order, visit <a href="http://www.mylola.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mylola.com</a> and enter CRIME when you subscribe</li><li>Harry's razors - Get a free shave kit when you at <a href="http://www.harrys.com/crime" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harrys.com/crime</a>, just pay 3 bucks for shipping</li><li>LovePop - Enter to win 50 3D birthday cards at <a href="http://www.lovepop.com/crime" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lovepop.com/crime</a></li></ul><a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

That Laci Peterson series, a Bowe Bergdahl update, and a podcaster controversy

Sarah Koenig

Heads up Baltimore City Court! Here comes Adnan Syed seeking a bail hearing. It's not your usual motion, written more like a campaign speech than a legal brief. The Crime Writers dig into the latest in the efforts of Serial's protagonist to get out of prison now that his conviction has been vacated. And a journalism conundrum: IF Sarah Koenig knew about Jay Wild's post-Adnan criminal history, should she have included it in Serial?Also, the panel hangs ten in Hawaii with the new podcast, "Offshore" from Honolulu Civil Beat and PRX. Can a white reporter do justice to a tale of Hawaiian culture and disenfranchisement? Related: Toby recommends reading this article from the New Yorker, "The American Raj," to learn more about Hawaiian history.In our Crime of the Week, the panel shakes the tree. But who goes undercover as a tree, anyway? (Kevin reported on a similar bank robbery story in NH. Watch the version filed by his colleagues.)Plus: mystery solved! Who bought the family-sized bucket of massage lotion? We finally know. Finally.This week's sponsors are:thegrommet.com/crimewritersmadison-reed.com (promo code "writers")Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Heads up Baltimore City Court! Here comes Adnan Syed seeking a bail hearing. It's not your usual motion, written more like a campaign speech than a legal brief. The Crime Writers dig into the latest in the efforts of Serial's protagonist to get out of prison now that his conviction has been vacated. And a journalism conundrum: IF Sarah Koenig knew about Jay Wild's post-Adnan criminal history, should she have included it in Serial? Also, the panel hangs ten in Hawaii with the new podcast, "Offshore" from Honolulu Civil Beat and PRX. Can a white reporter do justice to a tale of Hawaiian culture and disenfranchisement? Related: Toby recommends reading this article from the New Yorker, "The American Raj," to learn more about Hawaiian history. In our Crime of the Week, the panel shakes the tree. But who goes undercover as a tree, anyway? (Kevin reported on a similar bank robbery story in NH. Watch the version filed by his colleagues.) Plus: mystery solved! Who bought the family-sized bucket of massage lotion? We finally know. Finally. This week's sponsors are: <a href="http://thegrommet.com/crimewriters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thegrommet.com/crimewriters</a> <a href="http://madison-reed.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">madison-reed.com</a> (promo code "writers")<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Adnan Syed's Bail Motion, Sarah Koenig's Serial Choices, Offshore's Big Splash

School’s in! We’re looking at HBO’s new movie, “Bad Education.” Based on a true story, school superintendent Frank Tassone is on top of the world, but things begin to unravel when a high school journalist is assigned a story about the budget. Does it get a passing grade? (Note: Bad Education is based on this outstanding New York Magazine article by Bob Kolker.) FOR OUR SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF “BAD EDUCATION,” GO TO 28:00 Then, a look at episodes 1-3 of Netflix’s ambitious series, “The Innocence Files.” Part one deals with a pair of rape-homicides of children in Mississippi. This case - and many others - revolves around an arrogant dentist whose application of bite mark analysis has led to wrongful convictions.  FOR OUR SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF “THE INNOCENCE FILES” ep 1-3, GO TO 54:00 In Crime of the Week: return to sender. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia.Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

School’s in! We’re looking at HBO’s new movie, “<a href="https://www.hbo.com/movies/bad-education" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bad Education</a>.” Based on a true story, school superintendent Frank Tassone is on top of the world, but things begin to unravel when a high school journalist is assigned a story about the budget. Does it get a passing grade? (Note: Bad Education is based on this <a href="https://nymag.com/nymetro/urban/features/9908/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">outstanding New York Magazine article</a> by Bob Kolker.) FOR OUR SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF “BAD EDUCATION,” GO TO 28:00 Then, a look at episodes 1-3 of Netflix’s ambitious series, “<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80214563" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Innocence Files</a>.” Part one deals with a pair of rape-homicides of children in Mississippi. This case - and many others - revolves around an arrogant dentist whose application of bite mark analysis has led to wrongful convictions. FOR OUR SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF “THE INNOCENCE FILES” ep 1-3, GO TO 54:00 In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/04/19/838073180/police-in-maryland-town-please-remember-to-wear-pants-when-checking-the-mail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">return to sender.</a> For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>.<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Bad Education and The Innocence Files (Part 1)

Tom Brown

Stop, what's that sound? CWO reveals its new theme music (listen for the typewriter). The 2016 disappearance of the senior class president divided a small Texas town.  And when he turned up dead two years later it only added to the mystery. In the Texas Monthly podcast “Tom Brown’s Body” award winning journalist Skip Hollandsworth explores this unsolved case featuring a defensive sheriff, an offensive private eye, and a Panhandle town pointing fingers in every direction. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "TOM BROWN'S BODY" GO TO 35:00 Netflix’s “Criminal:UK” returns for a second season. Scotland Yard detectives conduct interrogations while their colleagues watch from a high-tech room on the other side of a two-way-mirror. This season's theme is misuse of the law, from investigators skirting a suspect’s rights, to a misguided vigilante, and an accusation made against a smarmy businessman played by Kit Harrington. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CRIMINAL: UK" GO TO 57:30 In Crime of the Week: Big Bang!Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Stop, what's that sound? CWO reveals its new theme music (listen for the typewriter). The 2016 disappearance of the senior class president divided a small Texas town. And when he turned up dead two years later it only added to the mystery. In the Texas Monthly podcast “<a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/tom-browns-body/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Brown’s Body</a>” award winning journalist Skip Hollandsworth explores this unsolved case featuring a defensive sheriff, an offensive private eye, and a Panhandle town pointing fingers in every direction. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "TOM BROWN'S BODY" GO TO 35:00 Netflix’s “<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80216172" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Criminal:UK</a>” returns for a second season. Scotland Yard detectives conduct interrogations while their colleagues watch from a high-tech room on the other side of a two-way-mirror. This season's theme is misuse of the law, from investigators skirting a suspect’s rights, to a misguided vigilante, and an accusation made against a smarmy businessman played by Kit Harrington. FOR OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF "CRIMINAL: UK" GO TO 57:30 In Crime of the Week: <a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2020/10/middle-school-student-achieved-nuclear-fusion-in-his-family-playroom-631163" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Bang</a>!<a href="https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get the Crime Writers On After Show, plus more exclusive content, on Patreon.: https://patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia</a>

Tom Brown's Body and Criminal:UK

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