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Every long episode from Criminal, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Medi…
Not Criminally Responsible
Makita Brotman explores the tragic story of Brian Bechtold, a young man found not criminally responsible for killing his parents due to severe mental illness and the complexities of his long institutionalization.
Family Secrets, Part 2
In the second part of a two-part series, we delve into the tragic murders of Delores and Janie Lynch, and the subsequent investigation that uncovered a shocking family secret involving Tom Lynch, his ex-wife Suzy, and her cousin Fritz Klenner.
Family Secrets, Part 1
In the first part of a two-part series, we delve into the strange and unsettling story of Fritz Klenner, a doctor's son who spun a web of elaborate lies, leading to a shocking triple homicide.
He Was Told It Was a Job. It Was His Kidney They Wanted.
Journalist Alexis Okeowo discusses the shocking case of a Nigerian politician and his wife who attempted to traffic a young man's kidney in the UK, revealing a dark world of organ trafficking and exploitation.
911
911 operator Terry Clark and her daughter T'Nia discuss the emotional toll of their work and the unexpected call that changed their lives.
What Happened When 33,000 People’s Therapy Notes Were Released Onto the Internet
Journalist Jenny Kleeman discusses the biggest criminal case in Finland's history, where 33,000 people's therapy notes were hacked and released online, and the subsequent investigation and trial of the hacker.
Out of the Box
Reg Speirs and John McSorley discuss their incredible journey of Reg mailing himself from England to Australia in a box, and the aftermath of this daring feat.
A Bump in the Night and Unexpected Guests
Two stories of unexpected houseguests: Amber Don, an animal trainer, recounts the chilling discovery of a squatter in her apartment, and Erin Peters shares her experience with a mysterious photographer in her bed and breakfast room.