Best Vacationland Podcasts (2025)

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ANNOUNCING: Dark Valley 35:03

1d ago35:03

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Jane Boroski was seven months pregnant when she was stabbed 27 times by an unknown man. Miraculously, she survived. But Jane later finds out she is the only survivor of a serial killer who prowled the Connecticut River Valley in the 1980s and killed at least 8 women before her. Now, she's here to speak for the dead. Dark Valley is an investigation …

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UPDATE: The Disappearance of Kimberly Moreau (Maine) 32:38

4d ago32:38

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Just before midnight on May 10, 1986, 17-year-old Kimberly Moreau walked out the door of her home in Jay, Maine, never to be seen again. If you have information relating to the 1986 disappearance of Kimberly Moreau, we encourage you to reach out in the following ways: Send a letter to Kim’s Justice at P.O. Box #2 Jay, Maine 04239 Send an email to j…

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Justice | Chapter 10 39:24

6d ago39:24

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After decades of secrecy, the truth is finally on trial. In a stunning turn, Judge Kubota orders the release of long-hidden evidence, shaking the very foundation of the case against Ian and Shawn Schweitzer. But as the Hawai’i Innocence Project prepares to expose the full scope of this wrongful conviction, the prosecution fights back—taking their b…

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The Disappearance of Eddy Segall (New Hampshire) 46:43

6d ago46:43

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She moved from Florida to New Hampshire on the promise of a job and a place to live, but just a few months later, Eddy Segall disappeared without a trace. When the vehicle Eddy was driving on the day she was last seen alive turned up abandoned in the woods of a neighboring town, investigators missed opportunities to uncover potentially critical evi…

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Suzume 17:56

12d ago17:56

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|| May 2025 || Laura and Karissa discuss Makoto Shinkai's Suzume.By Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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The Suspicious Death of Valarie Fiorenza (Massachusetts) 46:31

13d ago46:31

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Since the moment her death was discovered in April of 1993, the family of Valarie Fiorenza has doubted that she got a fair and thorough investigation. Her boyfriend was a cop, their relationship was tumultuous, and Valarie had even made claims of abuse in court, but when her body was found in that boyfriend’s basement, investigators decided that th…

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Factual Innocence | Chapter 9 32:03

13d ago32:03

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The fight for justice takes a shocking turn. As Ian and Shawn Schweitzer return to court, the prosecution refuses to acknowledge the truth—even in the face of undeniable DNA evidence. Instead, they introduce a new, twisted theory, one that defies logic and stretches the bounds of credibility. Then, a bombshell: the walls of deception begin to crack…

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The Murder of Yasheeka "Mouda" Grant (Connecticut) 37:10

20d ago37:10

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What started with a call to police for a domestic disturbance ended with a four-day manhunt in search of a suspected killer. When that suspect, the victim’s husband, was finally apprehended, it seemed on the surface like an open-and-shut case. All signs pointed to a domestic violence homicide triggered by the dissolution of an already tumultuous an…

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Probable Cause | Chapter 8 31:16

20d ago31:16

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A DNA match. A suspect identified. A chance for long-overdue justice. But instead of an arrest, the investigation takes a shocking turn. With Hawai’i PD refusing to act, and prosecutors refusing to acknowledge the full weight of the evidence, the truth hangs in limbo. The system that once rushed to convict Ian and Shawn Schweitzer now drags its fee…

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The Suspicious Case of Martha “Sunny” von Bülow (Rhode Island) 46:12

27d ago46:12

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When a wealthy socialite was found face down and unresponsive on her bathroom floor, she soon slipped into her second coma in a year. This time, she would never wake up. Suspicion surrounded the cause of the woman’s condition from the very beginning, and that suspicion eventually led to an arrest. Two trials and endless speculation from the public …

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Hiding in Plain Sight | Chapter 7 29:34

27d ago29:34

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For decades, Dana’s killer remained a ghost. Until now. With a new weapon in their arsenal—cutting-edge forensic genealogy—investigators uncover a truth that had been buried in plain sight. In just 19 days, they identified a man who was never on law enforcement’s radar. A man who lived just miles from the crime scene. A man who walked free while in…

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Beyond the Stacks 35:24

1M ago35:24

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|| April 2025 || Beyond the stacks and on to the internet. Joe & Karissa discuss free library resources (Libby, Kanopy, etc.), movies, and the future of streaming!By Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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Open Door with Steve Mills, CEO of Maine Beer Company 52:40

1M ago52:40

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If you enjoyed our Like a Boss series, please join us for Open Door. Open Door features personal reflections from local leaders about their careers, management styles and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Steve Mills, CEO of Maine Beer Company sat down with Maine Trust for Local News Managing Director Stefanie Manning for a conversation at the…

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The Disappearance of Brittany Tee (Massachusetts) 32:40

1M ago32:40

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For more than two years, the family of Brittany Tee along with the Brookfield, Massachusetts, community and multiple law enforcement agencies have been searching for answers to her unexplained disappearance. It’s as if she simply vanished that January night, leaving no semblance of a trail to follow. Looking back now, Brittany’s sister Bethany feel…

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Unknown Male #1 | Chapter 6 32:28

1M ago32:28

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The DNA never lied. It never pointed to Ian, Shawn, or Frank—but to someone else entirely. As forensic experts unravel the evidence that put three innocent men behind bars, the case against them crumbles. The DNA, the tire tracks, the so-called bite marks—junk science and misplaced certainty stole decades of their lives. But if they didn’t do it…wh…

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Inconclusive | Chapter 5 36:21

1M ago36:21

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A guilty verdict. A plea deal. A family shattered. Ian Schweitzer is sentenced to life, and his brother Shawn faces an impossible choice—fight for the truth or admit to a crime he didn’t commit. But with missing evidence and a system eager to close the case, the truth remains just out of reach. What if justice was never the goal? __ You can view th…

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The Murder of Melody Starr Derosia Waters (New Hampshire) 40:30

1M ago40:30

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She was ready to reinvent her life and just one flight stood between her and a new beginning… But when that plane took off, the 19-year-old expectant mother wasn’t on board. Three months later, her family learned the devastating truth. A suspect confessed to the killing soon after, but his defense raised eyebrows. View source material and photos fo…

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The Prison Priest | Chapter 4 47:25

2M ago47:25

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By 1996, because of pressure from Dana Ireland’s family and the media and the want to close this case for good, the police decided to send the case to prosecutors—despite DNA evidence excluding Ian and Shawn Schweitzer, as well as Frank Pauline Jr. But as the public scrutiny grows, so do the lies. Frank, hoping for leniency, spins a series of contr…

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The Disappearance of Marilyn Lehan (Maine) 40:25

2M ago40:25

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It wasn’t unusual for months or even years to pass without contact between Marilyn Lehan and her family, but when her brother decided to make a spontaneous visit to Marilyn’s home in Maine one summer, it set off alarm bells. The stories about her last known whereabouts don’t make sense to her family, and at this point, no one knows for sure the las…

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Remembering the Disappearance of Ralph Jean-Marie 48:51

2M ago48:51

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When 38-year-old Ralph “Rizz” Jean-Marie was reported missing from a motel where he was living in Barre, Vermont, the story was that he up and left after an argument, leaving behind his personal belongings and everything you’d think someone might take if they were going to start a new life for themselves somewhere, or even just taking off to get so…

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Family Feud | Chapter 3 31:07

2M ago31:07

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In Chapter 3, Amanda Knox takes you to Hawai’i’s Big Island to speak with Ian and Shawn Schweitzer and members of their legal team to understand how a confession, driven by deals and deception, could lead to their arrests. Despite a lack of forensic evidence, Ken Lawson of the Hawai’i Innocence Project helps break down how police tunnel vision and …

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The Aftermath | Chapter 2 25:43

2M ago25:43

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In a place where everyone knows everyone, during the early days of the investigation, police have no shortage of tips. Soon they turn their attention to three potential suspects: Frank Nasario, Anthony Torres and Roy Santos…but only a few months later, any hope that this case would be open and shut is dashed; none of the men’s DNA matches what was …

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The Disappearance of Brianna Maitland (Vermont) 51:16

2M ago51:16

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When a 17-year-old girl left work one night in March of 2004, it began what would become one of the most well-known missing persons cases in New England. Her father and a duo of private investigators have dedicated years in their own pursuit of answers. More than anything, they just want to find her. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-C…

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Christmas in Hawai’i | Chapter 1 27:14

2M ago27:14

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On Christmas Eve in 1991, Dana Ireland is found tucked away in a secluded, hard to get to area of the Hawaiian subdivision, Vacationland barely clinging to life. When she finally arrives at a Hilo hospital, the damage is too severe and they declare Dana dead at 12:25am on Christmas morning. In 2023, the audiochuck team set out to tell you the story…

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The Murder of Raymond Green (Massachusetts) 37:46

2M ago37:46

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When a new manager was gunned down at work during a narrow window of time when most of the staff should have been on lunch break, investigators honed in on two possible suspects among the victim’s employees. To this day, the convicted killer and his supporters are convinced police picked the wrong one, but a key piece of evidence led the jury to a …

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Murder in Vacationland | Season 2 Trailer 4:17

2M ago4:17

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For over 30 years, the murder of 23-year-old Dana Ireland haunted the island of Hawai‘i, leaving behind a tangled web of suspicion, betrayal, and unanswered questions. Three men were convicted. The case was closed. Justice was served. Or so everyone thought. Hosted by Amanda Knox - an exoneree, journalist, public speaker and best-selling author - t…

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The Disappearance of Katrina McVeigh (Rhode Island) 31:18

3M ago31:18

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The last time Katrina McVeigh’s loved ones heard from her, she was making plans to attend a family wedding. But when the big day rolled around, Katrina was a no-show. Now more than three decades later, Katrina’s disappearance remains unsolved, and the theories about what really happened still linger. If you have information relating to the case of …

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The Suspicious Death of Valerie Carr (Maine) 43:01

3M ago43:01

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Ian Vance was just a kid when he lost his mother, Valerie Carr. Her death was ruled an accident, but now as an adult, he questions everything. Details unearthed from decades of court records reveal the circumstances of Valerie’s life leading up to her death…Circumstances he feels should’ve been scrutinized more closely before closing his mother’s c…

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https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/18/portland-leaders-frustrated-over-potential-funding-changes-for-immigrants/ 6:52

3M ago6:52

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The city says it can't pick up the slack if an executive order slashes federal funding for refugee services and the state follows through with plans to cut back its share of General Assistance. by Grace Benninghoff Portland Press Herald Story: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/18/portland-leaders-frustrated-over-potential-funding-changes-for-immi…

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For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all 12:25

3M ago12:25

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During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned. by Gillian GrahamPortland Press Herald Megan GrayPortland Press Herald Story: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/15/for-generations-black-mainers-made-sure-vacationland-was-open-to-all/ Press Herald News Stories podcasts feed: https://…

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Maine lawmaker accused of forging signatures on campaign finance forms 3:07

3M ago3:07

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By Rachel Ohm, Portland Press Herald Rep. Randall Hall, R-Wilton, was indicted by an Oxford County grand jury on 12 charges Wednesday. Story: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/13/maine-lawmaker-accused-of-forging-signatures-on-campaign-finance-forms/ Stories Audio Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-press-herald-news-stories/id17…

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The Murder of Ashley Ouellette (Maine) 49:33

3M ago49:33

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Ashley Erin Ouellette was just 15 years old when her body was found placed in the middle of Pine Point Road in Scarborough, Maine, just before dawn on February 10, 1999. The investigation led police to the place Ashley was last known to be alive, but it has not been able to move past that location in more than 25 years. Ashley Ouellette's sister, L…

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The Murders of Carol Caswell, Lisa Snyder & Sheila Holmes (New Hampshire) 46:36

3M ago46:36

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Carol Caswell, Lisa Snyder, and Sheila Holmes were forever connected when their names surfaced during the interrogation of a suspect who would later be charged and convicted in one of their murders. That same individual remains the primary suspect in at least one of the two other cases, but it’s been decades since their violent, senseless deaths, a…

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Maine Voices Live with Author Craig Grossi 1:02:15

4M ago1:02:15

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Watch: Maine Voices Live with Craig Grossi, author and Marine Corps veteran Portland Press Herald staff writer Ray Routhier sat down with author and Marine Corps veteran Craig Grossi for a conversation and book signing during a live event in Portland. About Craig Craig and Fred Raised in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC, Craig Grossi is a Mar…

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The Murders of Mark Harnish & Theresa Marcoux (Massachusetts) 33:43

4M ago33:43

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It was one of the most confounding unsolved crimes that the town of West Springfield, Massachusetts, had ever seen. Two young people, shot and killed in their car without any conceivable motive. This seemingly random double murder remained unsolved for over 40 years…Until police received a new tip that finally unraveled the entire mystery and led t…

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The Women 5:11

4M ago5:11

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|| January 2025 || Zack & Karissa talk about The Women by Kristen Hannah.By Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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The Disappearance of Doreen Vincent (Connecticut) 35:23

4M ago35:23

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When a 12-year-old girl disappeared from her home on a summer night in 1988, police took her father’s word that she’d run away just as she had more than once before. But more than 30 years later, there’s still no sign of the missing girl and her father’s story just isn’t adding up. If you have information about the 1988 disappearance of Doreen Vinc…

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The Murder of Austin Colson (Vermont) 37:35

4M ago37:35

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A 19-year old South Royalton, Vermont resident was missing under suspicious circumstances for over four months before his remains were found in an old barn miles from home. Investigators have named a strong suspect for his murder, but as the seven year anniversary approaches, this case is still unsolved. If you have information regarding the 2018 h…

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The Murder of Charline Rosemond (Massachusetts) 32:09

4M ago32:09

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Charline Rosemond left home in Everett, Massachusetts one day in April of 2009 excited to buy a new car, but the evening took a deadly turn. Now for more than fifteen years, her family has waited for justice and answers in the still unsolved homicide. Someone knows something about Charline’s death. Someone is concealing the truth. It’s time to spea…

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The Murder of Howard Hoxie (Massachusetts) 33:59

5M ago33:59

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He was an 80-year-old fruit farmer who had resurrected a local apple orchard for the enjoyment of his entire community, but in the late fall of 1999, the farmstead became the unexpected epicenter of a terrible tragedy that remains unsolved today. If you have information relating to the unsolved 1999 murder of Howard Hoxie in Whately, Massachusetts,…

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The Murder of John Evers Robinson (Connecticut) 42:50

5M ago42:50

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Nearly 35 years have passed since John Evers Robinson was found dead in his New Haven, Connecticut music studio. The original investigation generated several leads and theories of the killing, but the case remains unsolved. Now, John’s sister is doing everything she can to get her brother’s story out there. Someone knows something. It’s time to spe…

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The Suspicious Death of Eduardo Tirella (Rhode Island) 49:17

5M ago49:17

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On October 7, 1966, the wealthy heiress Doris Duke hit and killed her friend Eduardo Tirella while behind the wheel of a rented car. Whether his death was an accident or an intentional act of murder, is still up for debate nearly 60 years later. View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/eduardotirella Dark Downeast is an…

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The Disappearance of Celeste Doghmi (Maine) 32:03

5M ago32:03

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It wasn’t unusual for Celeste Doghmi to go long stretches of time without talking to her friends and family. She’d lost touch with her mother and many of her close friends, but as far as they could tell by posts on social media, her life was busy with a new baby and starting college classes. But when Celeste’s mother in Germany received a phone cal…

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The Murder of Linda Rayner (Connecticut) 35:29

6M ago35:29

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When Linda Rayner left for a walk in Hammonasset Beach State Park in the summer of 1992, she was seeking the beauty and peace that only the ocean can bring. Instead, she was brutally attacked by an unknown assailant and her case has remained unsolved ever since. In the thirty-plus years since her death, investigators have identified at least one su…

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The Murder of Penny Anderson (Massachusetts) 38:01

6M ago38:01

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When a woman was found murdered in her Springfield, Massachusetts apartment during the spring of 1984, it only took a matter of days to zero in on a suspect and secure an arrest. And then at trial, a jury decided Edward Wright was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The New England Innocence Project has since taken up his case. So, who really killed …

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The Disappearance of Ryan Blagojevic (Maine) 44:45

6M ago44:45

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Homelessness, substance use disorder, and mental health challenges create significant barriers in missing persons cases, often causing individuals to fall through the cracks and their families fighting to get their names and stories heard. Ryan Blagojevic disappeared without a trace in 2013 and his sister Eve continues the search to find him. The c…

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A Homegrown Finale: It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later 1:05:27

6M ago1:05:27

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It’s so bittersweet. We deeply appreciate all of you who have joined us and listened to this project and labor of love over the years. With over 140 episodes of Maine-based true crime, paranormal, and spooky stories (and 40+ bonus episodes!), we are proud of what we have accomplished and what we came here to create. We are closing down this project…

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The Murder of Lyda Jameson (Vermont) 37:32

6M ago37:32

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Lyda Jameson was 73 years old when her son found her lying in bed without a pulse one morning in March of 1976. First responders at the scene believed she died of natural causes… until they noticed signs of a possible homicide. Decades later, DNA evidence led to an arrest, and yet someone has still gotten away with murder. View source material and …

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BONUS: Carrie (1976) & Carrie (2013) 1:51:45

7M ago1:51:45

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We watched the 1976 and 2013 versions of Carrie, spoiler alert they end the same! Super fun movies, both well grounded in their unique time periods. That's it. The last bonus episode. This is Jackson editing, and on behalf of B, Allegra, Emilie, Anna, Binx, and all our other friends who encouraged us along the way, thanks for listening. <3…

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Newsroom Live: What works in community news? 1:00:58

7M ago1:00:58

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Talking media startups, news deserts and the future of the Fourth Estate This conversation took place on Tuesday, October 15 at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University. Authors Dan Kennedy and Ellen Clegg sat down for a conversation about their book What Works in Community News: Media Startups, News Deserts, and the Future of the Fourth Estat…

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