Best New Hampshire True Crime Podcasts (2024)

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The Murder of Carla Terry (Connecticut) 37:31

40m ago37:31

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During the late 80s and early 90s, multiple women from Hartford, Connecticut were found dead in remote areas of the city and surrounding towns. After identifying a suspect in one of the cases and bringing it all the way to trial, police thought they might have a serial killer on their hands. But all the suspicion in the world was proven false when …

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Ep.164 Connecticut's Leathery Legends and Haunted Hospitals 1:16:27

3h ago1:16:27

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're in New England, exploring the fascinating state of Connecticut! Lauren delves into the dark history of Fairfield Hills State Hospital, revealing the grim conditions its patients endured. It's no surprise that their spirits are said to still roam the grounds today. Afterwards, Kenzie shares the mysterious tal…

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Ep. 48: Part 1 - Robert Pikton's Haunted Past and Vancouver's Neglect 37:17

8h ago37:17

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Send us a Text Message. In Part 1 we delve into the twisted roots of Robert "Willie" Pikton's early life. Raised on a chaotic family farm by harsh and neglectful parents, Willie's childhood was marred by traumatic events, like hiding in pig carcasses and losing his beloved pet calf. We take a closer look at his aversion to water, educational strugg…

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The Murder of Tashauna Jackson (Connecticut) 33:57

4m ago33:57

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In the last episode of Dark Downeast, you heard the story of Denise Hart and her still unsolved homicide in Vermont. I mentioned in that episode the case of another woman who grew up in the same city and around the same people as Denise. So, that’s the story I’m going to tell you today – the story of a young mother who walked out the door and got i…

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Ep.163 A Cave to the Underworld and a Haunted Opera House in Arkansas 1:11:22

7h ago1:11:22

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're in Arkansas! First, Kenzie gives us a two-for-one special with a murder and a haunted opera house. The King's Opera House in Van Buren has been a town staple since 1891, not just for artistic performances. The ghost of Charles Tolson is said to have haunted the theater since his murder in 1903, and only rece…

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Ep. 47: The Murder of Tanya Weber 25:38

5d ago25:38

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a small-town murder case from 1965 can be cracked open decades later through modern technology? You're in for a thrilling ride as we unravel the oldest unsolved murder case in Utah, the tragic story of 17-year-old Tanya Weber. Transport yourself back to Logan, Utah in 1965, where the chilling murder of Tany…

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The Murder of Denise Hart (Vermont) 39:45

17m ago39:45

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Whenever Denise Lynette Hart was away from her young son, she called home every day, multiple times a day to check on him. But then one January night in 2015 those calls stopped. When Denise's family tried to report her missing, they got the runaround, and no one would know where Denise was until almost a year later when the missing persons case be…

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Ep.162 Utah’s Cool Nature and Scary People 1:03:48

5h ago1:03:48

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we are in Utah and with some very special guests! Kenzie’s mom was in town visiting, and was our honorary live audience while we recorded this episode! Unfortunately, our mics did not pick up what she said, so it might sound like we are talking to an imaginary person, but we promise, she was there! Later in the ep…

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Introducing: Open Investigation - the eight-part podcast series about missing Lawrence, Massachusetts boy, Andy Puglisi 1:20

5d ago1:20

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Send a message to the show Coming September 2024, the eight-part investigative podcast that picks up where the Emmy Award-winning documentary, Have You Seen Andy?, leaves off. Hosted by Melanie Perkins McLaughlin, whose decades-long investigation about her missing childhood friend, Andy Puglisi, who went missing in 1976 from the public pool in Lawr…

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Ep. 46: Courtney's Journey Through Ghostly Shadows 40:38

12d ago40:38

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Send us a Text Message. What draws someone to explore the eerie corridors of abandoned buildings? Join us as we journey with Courtney, a skilled photographer and behavior analyst, who shares her thrilling escapades through forgotten structures. We start with some light-hearted banter about attending an Aaron Lewis concert, tattoos, and hitting subs…

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The Infamous Case of Daniel LaPlante (Massachusetts) 48:28

2d ago48:28

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For months, Frank Bowen's daughters complained of strange noises and odd happenings in their Pepperell, Massachusetts home. Frank was sure it was just their imaginations, until an intruder took the entire family hostage one night in December of 1986. When the suspect was released on bail, he was free to commit even more crimes, eventually escalatin…

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Ep.161 Louisiana’s Spirits That Light Up The Night 1:16:02

14d ago1:16:02

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we dive into the hot and sticky bayous of Louisiana! First, Kenzie shares the story of the corrupt business dealings of brothers Jean and Pierre Lafitte and the famous building where they are said to have operated. Now called Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, it is believed to be a hotspot for spiritual activity due …

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Ep. 45: From Ghostly Whispers to Revolutionary Horror: The Tale of Two Tragedies 26:37

23d ago26:37

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a ghost from 1673 appears to solve her own murder? Join us as we uncover the eerie tale of Rebecca Cornell, whose spirit allegedly revealed the grim details of her death to her brother. We'll set the stage with a playful debate on classic Chevy Chase and Steve Martin films, lightheartedly exposing Hannah's …

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Introducing: The Youth Development Center 31:46

26d ago31:46

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For three decades, Andy Perkins didn’t talk about what happened to him at a place called YDC – the Youth Development Center. Then, he saw something on the news, and he realized he wasn’t the only person with a story about YDC. Andy gives us a rare glimpse into the black box of the juvenile justice system. Click here to read the companion digital st…

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On Our Watch Season 2: New Folsom 51:13

5d ago51:13

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🔒 Bonus Ep. 5: Am I An Ass Hole 16:30

21d ago16:30

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Can naming a baby spark a family feud? Join us on this episode of Wicked Wanderings, where personal boundaries and family dynamics take center stage. First, we dive into the emotional turmoil of whether to invite an estranged father, who has struggled with addiction, to a wedding. With raw honesty, Je…

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EP 68 | Massachusetts Cold Cases with Emily Sweeney of the Boston Globe's Cold Case Files (Live from Faces Brewing, Malden 6/20/2024) 1:21:22

8d ago1:21:22

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Send a message to the show In this bonus episode, recorded live at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden, Mass, we explore local cold cases. With journalist Emily Sweeney, we uncover the intricate details behind some of the state's most perplexing unsolved crimes. We mark the anniversary of Debra Melo's mysterious disappearance. The case of 30-year-old Taunt…

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Ep.160 Idiots and Infamous Crimes on the Fourth of July 54:36

21d ago54:36

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Send us a Text Message. Happy United States Independence Day to all who celebrate! This week, we have a 4th of July themed episode full of fun facts, historical moments, and true crime. Lauren starts us off with dumb people doing dumb things on July 4th. In true American fashion, all her stories are “Florida Man” themed! Next, Kenzie shares some of…

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Ep. 44: The Colorado Hammer Killer 32:37

26d ago32:37

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we recount the chilling true crime saga of the Colorado Hammer Killer. Experience the terrifying narrative of the brutal attacks on Jim and Kim Haubenschild Patricia Smith, and the Bennett family, with a heart-wrenching focus on the lone survivor's lifelong struggle. Our detailed recounting of these events, couple…

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EP 67 | Molassacre, The Great Molasses Flood of 1919, Boston, Massachusetts 43:56

15d ago43:56

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Send a message to the show Late Release! Coming in hot with the history on this one with the Corpse Flower, The Tot Finder, a Nine-Alarm Fire, and The Wizard of Oz/Darkside of The Moon, The Beaneaters, and the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. The Molassacre. A Molasstrophe. That's what happens when 2 million gallons of molasses explodes onto the narro…

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The Murder of John Donaldson (Massachusetts) 41:30

16d ago41:30

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It’s been more than 45 years since John Donaldson was killed while sitting in his parked car just yards away from the safety of his own home in Harvard, Massachusetts. It took years for investigators to build a case and arrest a suspect, but it would all prove to be a distraction from the truth. Now, Johnny’s siblings are taking up their little bro…

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Ep.159 The Unsolved and Unidentified Mysteries of New Hampshire 1:38:12

1M ago1:38:12

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we’re in New Hampshire recording our last episode before moving to “Studio 2.0”! Kenzie shares the details of the Exeter Incident of 1965, a well-documented UFO sighting involving multiple witnesses, including local police officers who reported seeing a mysterious, brightly lit object in the night sky. This intrig…

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Episode 3: Sober Algebra 32:26

18d ago32:26

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This flood of roughly 1,300 people who’ve come forward all started with one man. How the widespread abuse at YDC finally came to light and how people are grappling with what justice and accountability even mean in a scandal so large. Click here to read the companion digital story made in collaboration with The Pudding. If you have suffered abuse an…

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Episode 3: Sober Algebra 32:26

18d ago32:26

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This flood of roughly 1,300 people who’ve come forward all started with one man. How the widespread abuse at YDC finally came to light and how people are grappling with what justice and accountability even mean in a scandal so large. Click here to read the companion digital story made in collaboration with The Pudding. If you have suffered abuse an…

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Episode 2: If You Let a Dog Bite You 32:25

18d ago32:25

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Karen Lemoine didn’t arrive at YDC looking to start trouble. But the red flags she saw were hard to ignore, especially when it came to one kid in particular. What trying to do the right thing cost both of them – and why, 30 years later, they’re speaking up again. Click here to read the companion digital story, see archival photos and internal docum…

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Episode 2: If You Let a Dog Bite You 32:25

18d ago32:25

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Karen Lemoine didn’t arrive at YDC looking to start trouble. But the red flags she saw were hard to ignore, especially when it came to one kid in particular. What trying to do the right thing cost both of them – and why, 30 years later, they’re speaking up again. Click here to read the companion digital story, see archival photos and internal docum…

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Episode 1: The Black Box 29:52

18d ago29:52

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For three decades, Andy Perkins didn’t talk about what happened to him at a place called YDC – the Youth Development Center. Then, he saw something on the news, and he realized he wasn’t the only person with a story about YDC. Andy gives us a rare glimpse into the black box of the juvenile justice system. Click here to read the companion digital st…

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Ep. 43: Secrets of the Night Ward: Kristen Gilbert's Killing Spree 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

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Send us a Text Message. Can you imagine working alongside someone who you later discover might have been secretly killing patients? In this gripping episode, we sit down with Christine and Jessie from Dark Mysteries to explore the terrifying world of true crime and serial killers. Together, we highlight our shared obsession with the macabre, introd…

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Episode 1: The Black Box 29:52

1M ago29:52

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For three decades, Andy Perkins didn’t talk about what happened to him at a place called YDC – the Youth Development Center. Then, he saw something on the news, and he realized he wasn’t the only person with a story about YDC. Andy gives us a rare glimpse into the black box of the juvenile justice system. Click here to read the companion digital st…

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The Suspicious Death of Philip Wendel Boyce (Maine) 33:24

23d ago33:24

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During the winter of 1941, the death of Philip Wendel Boyce found in a downtown Portland, Maine alleyway left investigators divided by two very different theories: Was it an accident or was it murder? Every once in a while, I like to go way, way back and unearth cases that might otherwise be lost with time. Given its age and the circumstances you’r…

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Ep.158 Highways and Skyways in Florida 1:25:24

1M ago1:25:24

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we are in hot and sunny Florida! Lauren tells us about Florida's I-4 Dead Zone, a notoriously haunted stretch of highway infamous for its high number of accidents and ghostly sightings. Local legends and eerie events have cemented its reputation as one of the most mysterious and dangerous roads in the state. Then,…

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Ep. 42: Glimpses of Evil: The Strangler's Shadow Over Denver's Past 26:58

1M ago26:58

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Send us a Text Message. Could a sinister figure from Denver's past rival the infamy of Jack the Ripper? Join us as we team up with our friends from the Dark Mysteries Podcast to unravel the chilling enigma of the Denver Strangler. From 1894 to 1903, this elusive killer cast a shadow over Denver, preying primarily on French prostitutes. Together wit…

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EP 66 | A Fifty-Year-Old Cold Case Is Solved & The Dark History Of Murder in Bedford, Massachusetts 45:33

29d ago45:33

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Send a message to the show EP 66 | A Fifty-Year-Old Cold Case Is Solved & The Dark History Of Murder in Bedford, Massachusetts Five murders in as many decades. How does a seemingly tranquil town like Bedford, Massachusetts, become the backdrop for some of the most chilling crimes in New England history? Travel back in time as we recount this small …

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The Murders of Audrey Lynn Harris, Christine Dumont, & Stacie Goulet (Rhode Island) 36:21

2M ago36:21

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During a nearly 18-month span beginning the winter of 2003, Audrey Lynn Harris, Christine Dumont, and Stacie Goulet disappeared without a trace from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, leaving their families and investigators searching for answers. It wasn’t until detectives received an anonymous voicemail that the pieces finally came together in what would …

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Trailer: The Youth Development Center 2:37

2M ago2:37

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New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. A place that for decades was a black box that people are finally seeing into, and what they’re finding is absolutely shocking. How…

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Ep.157 Scary Stories from the Old Montana State Prison 1:26:42

2M ago1:26:42

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Send us a Text Message. We have a unique episode for Montana this week. Lauren and Kenzie cover two stories that happen to take place in the same location. The Old Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana. Kenzie starts us off with a couple of the prison’s most infamous inmates, Jerry Myles and Lee Smart. These two are responsible for holding ov…

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Ep. 41: Hearsay and Horror in 1800s New Hampshire 18:55

2M ago18:55

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Send us a Text Message. Could a mere rumor lead to a man's execution? Join Hannah and Jess as we unravel the gripping murder trial of Daniel Davis Farmer from 1800s Manchester, New Hampshire, where hearsay played a pivotal role in one man's fate. This episode takes you through the chilling details of Anna and her daughter's brutal attack, with bloo…

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The Murder of Shari Lynn Roth (New Hampshire) 33:43

1M ago33:43

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When Shari Lynn Roth left her apartment in North Conway, New Hampshire for a short afternoon hike to one of her favorite spots among the White Mountain National Forest, what should’ve been a peaceful retreat turned into a fateful encounter with a still unknown predator. Several theories have been floated since that August afternoon in 1977, but non…

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Ep.156 Mysteries in the Mountains of Kentucky 1:27:31

2M ago1:27:31

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Send us a Text Message. We are in the mountains and foothills of Kentucky this week. Donald Harvey, known as the "Angel of Death" from Kentucky, confessed to causing at least 37 deaths, with some believing there were even more. For 17 years, he worked in hospitals, where his secretive and deadly methods left many unanswered questions. The Blue Fuga…

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Ep. 40: The Senseless Murder of Kelsea Owen’s 34:43

2M ago34:43

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Send us a Text Message. We take you through the haunting details of Kelsea Owens' mysterious disappearance on her last evening out with friends Amanda and Josh Whitaker in Hampden, Massachusetts. Despite its outwardly safe appearance, the town's underlying issues come to the surface, shedding light on Josh's odd behavior and the suspicious circumst…

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Trailer: The Youth Development Center 2:37

2M ago2:37

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New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. A place that for decades was a black box that people are finally seeing into, and what they’re finding is absolutely shocking. How…

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