Best Patricia Wright Podcasts (2026)

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Three Generations (The Altidor Family) 50:43

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A grandmother visiting from Haiti, a young mother, and two small children are found brutally killed in a quiet South Florida neighborhood. With no forced entry and few answers, detectives must untangle what happened inside the Altidor family home and why justice has remained out of reach for decades. View source material and photos for this episode…

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Sadia Shepard Reads "Kim's Game" 31:46

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Sadia Shepard reads her story “Kim’s Game,” from the January 19, 2026, issue of the magazine. Shepard is a writer and documentary filmmaker. Her first book, “The Girl from Foreign," was published in 2008. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy The New Yorker

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Davohnte Morgan | Mt Shasta Mystery 36:10

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Davohnte Morgan was getting his life back after a traumatic injury but when he walked away from an argument with his girlfriend in 2020, he was never heard from again. His family wants his story out there so that people know to keep looking for Davohnte so that, regardless of the outcome, they can bring him home. This case is *unsolved* If you know…

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A Quiet New Year's Day (Mary Greco) 35:49

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On New Year’s Day 2013, the quiet city of Schenectady, New York, was shaken by the brutal murder of 82-year-old retired nun Mary Greco. Investigators uncover how a seemingly small forensic detail inside her pristine apartment led to the identification of a killer—and justice for a woman remembered for her faith, kindness, and lifelong service to ot…

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Allegra Goodman Reads "Deal-Breaker" 35:54

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Allegra Goodman reads her story “Deal-Breaker,” from the January 12, 2026, issue of the magazine. Goodman is the author of ten books of fiction, including the novels “Kaaterskill Falls,” which was a National Book Award finalist, “Sam,” and “Isola,” published last year. Her new collection of linked stories, “This Is Not About Us,” will come out in F…

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Ren and Setina Weddles | Missing Twins 19:47

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In December of 2017, the Stockton police got a tip that a baby had been killed in May of 2016 and it had never been reported. The investigation showed that the family had not just one missing baby but rather two. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call the Stockton police at 1-209-937-7911 or NCMEC at 1800THELOST Events: LA Meetu…

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Bianca Lebron | Missing in Connecticut 25:38

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Ten year old Bianca Lebron said she was going to the mall with her uncle. She got into a van and drove off, never to be seen again. There have been suspects over the years and it seems the police have gotten close to an arrest a couple of times. But Bianca’s case remains unsolved. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, please call the Bridge…

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The Game (George Moss) 40:15

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When a former high school football star is found murdered outside his home, investigators had to wonder if the game he loved had something to do with the crime. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-game Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast …

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Logan Schiendelman | Missing in Washington 25:42

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Logan Schiendelman was having some growing pains as he entered adulthood like a lot of young people do. Nothing seemed insurmountable but when he disappeared, the investigators had to consider if any of those issues contributed. This case is *unsolved* Help support search efforts: https://gofund.me/5ec6d7574 If you know anything, you can call the T…

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Beyond Cold (Shannon Graves) 49:21

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When a young woman doesn’t show for a family event, her family suspects the worst. A tangled web left everyone guessing her fate. Detectives would not give up until they uncovered the truth. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/beyond-cold Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @…

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Patricia Lockwood Reads Elizabeth Bishop 45:29

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Patricia Lockwood joins Kevin Young to read “In the Waiting Room,” by Elizabeth Bishop, and her own poem “Love Poem Like We Used to Write It.” Lockwood is the author of the novels “No One Is Talking About This” and “Will There Ever Be Another You,” along with two poetry collections and a memoir. She has won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and …

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Adam Herrman | Delayed Report 38:52

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When a child goes missing, entire communities turn out to search for them. But the people of Towanda, Kansas weren’t given that opportunity because Adam Herrman’s adoptive parents? They said he went back into state care and it took 9 years for anyone to realize that was a lie. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call the Butler Co…

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Nell Zink Reads "The Welfare State" 29:58

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Nell Zink reads her story “The Welfare State,” from the December 29, 2025 & January 5, 2026, issue of the magazine. Zink is the author of seven novels, including “Doxology,” “Avalon,” and “Sister Europe,” which was published last year. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy The New Yorker

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True Crime Conversations: Josh (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine & Crime), and Charlie (Crimelines) 1:18:29

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For the month of December, True Crime creators are getting together for conversations about podcasting, true crime, and the nexus between the two. We’ll discuss creating our shows, behind-the-scenes moments, fears and hopes, the cases that have gripped us, and more. In this conversation, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine and Crime),…

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The Reporter (Sean Dugas) 47:51

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A local reporter disappears. Foul play is soon suspected. Was it his work that motivated the brutal crime or was it something else? A father’s phone call sets the investigation into high gear in a way you’ll never expect. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-reporter Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social me…

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Francheska and Misheila Martinez | Missing Sisters 23:22

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Francheska and Misheila Martinez were twin sisters living in Paterson New Jersey in the spring of 2000. But that summer both of them disappeared–separately–and the police assumed they were runaways. But after 25 years of no contact, we have to wonder if something else happened. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-8…

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Andrew Martin Reads "Risk, Discipline" 41:23

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Andrew Martin reads his story “Risk, Discipline,” from the December 22, 2025, issue of the magazine. Martin is the author of the novel “Early Work,” and the story collection “Cool for America.” His new novel, “Down Time,” from which this story was adapted, will be published in March. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Summer Wells | Four Years On 52:36

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In June of 2021, a little girl went missing from her family’s rural property in Tennessee. The case got the national attention most missing persons advocates would love to have, but then it went too far and impeded the investigation. While we debate the balance between reporting information and hurting a case, Summer Moo n-Utah Wells remains missin…

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The Fire (Jeffrey Aissa) 55:54

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A house fire takes the life of a 17-year-old. Investigators quickly discover it was intentionally set, but it would take years before they learned anything more. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-fire Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast…

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April Dawn Andrews | Missing from Arkansas 26:29

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April Andrews left her home to walk down to a church clothing giveaway but never returned. After being assumed a runaway for years, the sheriff’s department took another look at the case and they now believe this is a criminal case. But they need to find April to move forward. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything call the Benton County Sher…

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Camille Bordas Reads “Understanding the Science” 30:37

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Camille Bordas reads her story “Understanding the Science,” from the December 15, 2025, issue of the magazine. Bordas is the author of four novels, including “How to Behave in a Crowd” and “The Material.” Her first story collection, “One Sun Only,” will be published in January. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Freda, Sheri, and Michael Johnson | The Secrets of Henry Harbison 30:36

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An entire family disappeared from Independence, Missouri but it wasn’t reported for 5 months. And then the police determined they were actually on the run and closed the case having never made contact with them. It would take a family member doing her own investigation to get the case reopened. This case is *unsolved* If you have any information on…

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Patricia Viola | CODIS 33:05

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After Patricia Viola disappeared, her husband lobbied to require New Jersey police to enter DNA samples from families of missing persons in CODIS because he knew that would help solve cases. And CODIS was exactly what would bring answers in Pat’s case. This case is *unsolved* If you have information about the suspicious death of Patricia Viola, you…

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Vicky and Ricky (Vicky Purdy & Ricky Dodson) 46:52

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One is found dead, and the other is missing. Police would need to untangle their lives before uncovering the truth about what happened to them both. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/vicky-and-ricky Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @au…

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Joan Silber Reads "Safety" 46:03

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Joan Silber reads her story “Safety,” from the December 8, 2025, issue of the magazine. A winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Fiction and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story, Silber is the author of nine books of fiction, the most recent of which are the novels “Mercy” and “Secrets of Happiness.” Learn about your…

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Wilma Nissen | Jane Doe No More 37:16

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When 23 year old Wilma Nissen stopped communicating with her various foster families, they hoped she found a better life somewhere. But the truth was she was a Jane Doe, far from home, and it would take diligent police work and the daughter she left behind to start to put the pieces together. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can em…

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Traci Brimhall Reads Thomas Lux 44:29

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Traci Brimhall joins Kevin Young to read “Refrigerator, 1957,” by Thomas Lux, and her own poem “Love Poem Without a Drop of Hyperbole in It.” Brimhall is the author of five poetry collections, including “Love Prodigal” and “Our Lady of the Ruins,” which won the Barnard Women Poets Prize. She has also received fellowships from the National Endowment…

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Remembering Loretta Jones 37:36

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In this special re-release of the very first Anatomy of Murder episode, Scott and Anna return to the story that started it all—the 1970 murder of Loretta Jones. When her daughter Heidi grew up, she refused to let the case fade away, leading to a shocking confession nearly half a century later. View source material and photos for this episode at: an…

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Daniyal Mueenuddin Reads "The Golden Boy" 1:07:54

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Daniyal Mueenuddin reads his story “The Golden Boy” from the December 1, 2025, issue of the magazine. Mueenuddin is the author of the story collection “In Other Rooms, Other Wonders,” which was published in 2009 and won both the Story Prize and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. His first novel, “This is Where the Serpent Lives,” from which this stor…

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Byron Wright | Ignored 37:44

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Around Christmas time 2013, investigators in the Arlington, Washington area got notified that a recently arrested car thief wanted to talk to them. He told them he knew about a decade’s old murder that happened on a rural property… a crime the police had no idea even happened. This case is *solved* Thank you to our sponsor: Uncommon Goods! To get 1…

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Truth Under Fire (The Capital Gazette Murders) 51:15

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A mass murder strikes at the heart of a community when the employees of its local paper are the targets. The preplanning and reasoning propelling the horrific attack is mind-boggling. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/truth-under-fire Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @au…

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Madhuri Vijay Reads "Lara's Theme" 1:03:20

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Madhuri Vijay reads her story “Lara’s Theme,” from the November 24, 2025, issue of the magazine. Vijay is the author of the novel “The Far Field,” which won India’s J.C.B. Prize for Literature in 2019. She is at work on her second novel. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy The New Yorker

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Anjelica AJ Hadsell | Crafted Clues 52:16

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After 18 year old Anjelica Hadsell was reported missing, clues started showing up around town. But were they leading to police closer to the an answer or were they intended to send them in the wrong direction? This case is *solved* Thank you to Newspapers.com for sponsoring today's episode! Head over to Newspapers.com/gift and use the code 'Crimeli…

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A Suspicious Death (Angela Craig) 40:25

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When a healthy mom becomes suddenly ill and dies, doctors and family are baffled. Foul play is soon suspected, but the biggest question would be, could they prove it? View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/a-suspicious-death Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitte…

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Paul Yoon Reads "The New Coast" 41:07

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Paul Yoon reads his story “The New Coast,” from the November 17, 2025, issue of the magazine. Yoon is the author of five books of fiction, including the novels “Run Me to Earth” and “Snow Hunters,” which won the 2014 New York Public Library’s Young Lions Fiction Award, and the story collection “The Hive and the Honey,” which was published in 2023. …

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The Dream (Kelly Brennan) 38:26

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A woman claims she had a dream that she hurt someone. After a body is found, investigators needed to uncover: was this ‘dream’ a figment of imagination or a confession? View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-dream Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM…

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Listen Now: Against The Odds 5:29

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Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman t…

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Lauren Groff Reads “Mother of Men” 23:52

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Lauren Groff reads her story “Mother of Men” from the November 10, 2025, issue of the magazine. Groff’s work of fiction include the novels “Fates and Furies” and “Matrix,” both of which were finalists for the National Book Award, and “The Vaster Wilds,” which was published in 2023. A new story collection, “Brawler,” will come out in February of 202…

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Cody Bowles and Clent Chavers (FIXED) 40:20

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When Cody Bowles supposedly left town to join a motorcycle gang, it actually sounded like something he would do. But when he stopped contacting his family and didn’t fill his life saving prescriptions, people got worried and soon one mysterious death was uncovered… and then another. This case is *solved* Thank you to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring t…

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Aisle 52 (Brooklyn Sims) 41:16

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A young woman is shot and killed at work, in a local home improvement store. The shooter’s unlikely accomplice would prove pivotal to this crime. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/aisle-52 Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck F…

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Nathan Blum Reads "Outcomes" 37:49

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Nathan Blum reads his story “Outcomes” from the November 3, 2025, issue of the magazine. Blum received his M.F.A. from Vanderbilt University, where he taught creative writing. He is currently working on a collection of stories and a novel. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy The New Yorker

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Julie-Anne Leahy and Vicki Arnold Pt 2: More Evidence and No Justice 1:04:37

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Last week we talked about the 1991 deaths of Vicki Arnold and Julie-Anne Leahy, initially ruled a murder suicide. This week, we are going to go through Vicki Arnold’s psychological profile, very serious accusations against Julie Anne’s husband Alan, two more inquest findings, and eventually a suspect no one expected. This case is *disputed* Podcast…

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Henri Cole Reads Louise Glück 29:11

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Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson …

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The Heart of Darkness (Mark Hasse, Mike and Cynthia McClelland) 52:13

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Two prosecutors are gunned down within a short span. A tip comes in that there will be more bloodshed. The entire justice system was on edge in a case striking at its heart. Can police stop this murderer before he strikes again? View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-heart-of-darkness Can’t get enough AoM? Find…

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Sam Lipsyte Reads "Final Boy" 39:03

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Sam Lipsyte reads his story “Final Boy” from the October 27, 2025, issue of the magazine. Lipsyte is the author of eight books of fiction, including the story collection “The Fun Parts,” and the novels “The Ask” and “No One Left to Come Looking For You.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Julie-Anne Leahy and Vicki Arnold | Three Inquests and More Questions (Part 1) 1:06:17

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Two women were found dead in 1991 and the police soon concluded it was a murder suicide. The families did not accept that answer and it took multiple reinvestigations and reviews and 3 coronial inquests for that assumption to be fully challenged. And then, in the end, a surprise suspect emerged that said everyone had it wrong. This case is *dispute…

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Unthinkable (Tayten & Robert Baker) 43:50

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Two young teens are found dead in their home. One family is desperate for answers. Another has to confront an unthinkable truth. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/unthinkable Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /list…