Best Mopac Audio Podcasts (2024)

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S3: New Evidence Raises Questions 10:23

16d ago10:23

10:23

On June 6th, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced that DNA tied alleged murderer, Rex Heuermann, to the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. The disturbing implication of Heuermann's involvement in their murders also raised questions about another convicted killer from Long Island, John Bittrolff. Host, Chris Mass, examines the …

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S3: New Victims Tied to Rex Heuermann 57:54

29d ago57:54

57:54

The Suffolk County District Attorney's office recently announced that DNA-based evidence ties Rex Heuermann to the deaths of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, discuss the Superseding Bail Application document that details much of the forensic work done that ties Rex Heuermann to the deaths …

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Re-release: Amber 42:54

6M ago42:54

42:54

The fourth body discovered during the Suffolk County's search for Shannan Gilbert was that of Amber Costello. Mopac Audio is rereleasing this episode from Season 1 as a reminder of who these victims were, the families they left behind and the harrowing circumstances that potentially led to their deaths. While Rex Heuermann sits in a Suffolk County …

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Re-release: Maureen and Megan 50:06

6M ago50:06

50:06

Revisit the stories of Maureen Brainard-Barnes and Megan Waterman. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney, DNA ties Megan's death to Rex Heuermann and is also believed to connect him to Maureen's as well. The episode (S1, Ep4) recalls the lives of the two young women as told by their family and friends. Mopac Audio re-releases the episod…

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Re-release: Melissa 46:55

6M ago46:55

46:55

In an attempt to avoid speculation while Rex Heuermann sits in the Suffolk County correctional facility, Mopac Audio invites listeners to revisit the story of Melissa Barthelemy. The episode is being re-released in an effort to maintain awareness of the victims while the Suffolk County District Attorney's office prepares its case against Rex. The e…

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Re-release: Shannan - Part 2 39:54

7M ago39:54

39:54

(Part 2) Revisit the disappearance and subsequent search for Shannan Gilbert that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Gilgo 4 and other victims bodies on Long Island. Mopac Audio is re-releasing two episodes that focus on the events leading up to Shannan's disappearance and the turmoil endured by friends and family as they searched for an…

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Re-release: Shannan - Part 1 37:31

7M ago37:31

37:31

(Part 1) Revisit the disappearance and subsequent search for Shannan Gilbert that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Gilgo 4 and other victims bodies on Long Island. Mopac Audio is re-releasing two episodes that focus on the events leading up to Shannan's disappearance and the turmoil endured by friends and family as they searched for an…

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Introducing: What Was That Like 1:28:10

8M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Check out an episode of the podcast "What Was That Like". Hosted by Chris Johnson, each episode features a personal account from a different person's life who has survivd a life-altering and, often times traumatic experience. In this episode, Kat talks about her introduction at an early age to what she describes as a religious cult and the efforts …

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S3 Ep21: Rex's Wife Attends a PreTrial Hearing; Reporter Mary Murphy Was There 31:41

8M ago31:41

31:41

When alleged Gilgo 4 Killer, Rex Heuermann, recently appeared at a pretrial hearing, his wife, Asa Ellerup, was in the gallery. Flanked by cameras, Asa Ellerup has apparently agreed to participate in a docu-series for an undisclosed amount of money. Pix 11's Mary Murphy was in the courtroom and she shares updates regarding Asa's appearance as well …

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S3 Ep20: A Shocking Press Conference - Speaking with Reporter Mary Murphy 33:50

9M ago33:50

33:50

A Long Island press conference on October 18th featured lawyer, John Ray, and Suffolk County Police Commissioner, Rodney Harrison, sharing information from several sworn affidavits by people who claimed to have had contact with Rex Heuermann. John Ray also shared that the affidavits reference sightings of two women, Shannan Gilbert and Karen Vergat…

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Listen Now: New Podcast "Ghost Story" 8:49

9M ago8:49

8:49

Tristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder than normal. When, years later, he discovers subsequent occupants of his family home say they have been visited by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. It just so happens that the house Tristan grew up in is right next do…

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S3 Ep19: Commissioner Rodney Harrison Speaks 38:38

9M ago38:38

38:38

Suffolk County Police Commissioner, Rodney Harrison, was responsible for the creation of the Gilgo Beach task force which ultimately led to the arrest of alleged killer Rex Heuermann. Commissioner Harrison speaks with host, Chris Mass, about his work in taking over the Commissioner role; the creation of the Gilgo Beach task force and the ways in wh…

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S3 Ep18: Reporter Mary Murphy In the Courthouse 23:50

9M ago23:50

23:50

On September 27th, the alleged Gilgo 4 Killer, Rex Heuermann, appeared at a pretrial hearing at the Suffolk County Courthouse in Riverhead, Long Island. Pix 11 News Reporter, Mary Murphy, sat down with host, Chris Mass, to talk about what she saw and heard from Rex, his attorney, Michael Brown, and Suffolk County District Attorney, Raymond Tierney.…

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S3 Ep17: What Makes A Psychopath? (Part 2) 43:13

10M ago43:13

43:13

Continuing the conversation with forensic psychologists Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott, the hosts of the "LA Not So Confidential" podcast. They speak with host, Chris Mass, about how traits of different personality disorders relate to alleged Gilgo 4 killer, Rex Heuermann. Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott cite several other cases and studies that relate very closely…

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S3 Ep16: What Makes A Psychopath? (Part 1) 39:29

10M ago39:29

39:29

With alleged Gilgo 4 killer, Rex Heuermann, due back in court on September 27th, the hosts of the true crime podcast "LA Not So Confidential", Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott, sit down with host, Chris Mass, to discuss what goes into diagnosing someone as a psychopath. The process entails factors that are both biological and non-biological and requires clos…

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Listen Now: The Apology Line 6:35

10M ago6:35

6:35

For fifteen years you could call a private number in Manhattan and anonymously apologize for anything. It was called The Apology Line. This is the story of the phone line and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shopli…

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S3 Ep15: DNA and Rex's Arrest 30:02

10M ago30:02

30:02

When Rex Heuermann was arrested in connection with the Gilgo 4 murders, Suffolk County Law Enforcement explained how DNA corroborated evidence they'd gathered along Ocean Parkway. One important distinction, in comparison with some cases, was the use of mitochondrial DNA which differs from nuclear DNA. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Cynthia Cale, a f…

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S3 Ep14: A LISK Reporter Shares Info (Part 2) 49:19

10M ago49:19

49:19

The conversation continues between journalist Mary Murphy and host, Chris Mass, about what she's seen and heard about Rex Heuermann's case from people like Suffolk County Police Department's, Rodney Harrison. Murphy also discusses several cold cases that have a resemblance to the Gilgo 4 murders and need further investigation by law enforcement now…

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S3 Ep13: A LISK Reporter Shares Info (Part 1) 31:13

10M ago31:13

31:13

Mary Murphy is one of the New York area's most seasoned reporters and has followed the LISK case since the Gilgo 4 victims were found. Murphy speaks with host, Chris Mass, about what she's seen and heard about Rex Heuermann; identifying other bodies that were found on Ocean Parkway; what's being done to potentially connect Heuermann to other cold c…

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S3 Ep12: A Missing Body in South Carolina 23:15

10M ago23:15

23:15

In 2017, Julia Ann Bean disappeared from Sumter County, South Carolina, and was never seen again. After the arrest of Rex Heuermann in New York, Cameron Bean, the daughter of Julia Ann, told authorities that she recognized Heuermann as the last person she saw with her mother. Cameron also said that she'd seen a Chevrolet Avalanche similar to the on…

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S3 Ep11: Legal Steps Against Rex 26:38

11M ago26:38

26:38

Legal pundit, Tanya Acker, outlines what steps are being taken by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney to build an airtight case against Rex Heuermann. Tanya speaks with host, Chris Mass, about what strategies will most likely be employed by the legal teams, nuances of the discovery process, challenges of selecting a jury and the streng…

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S3 Ep10: Talking with Suffolk County's Sheriff 34:22

11M ago34:22

34:22

Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr oversees the Suffolk County jail that currently holds Rex Heuermann as he awaits trial for the murders of 3 women who were part of the Gilgo 4 whose bodies were discovered more than a decade ago on Long Island. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Sheriff Toulon about what Heuermann's day-to-day life looks like in jail along with t…

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S3 Ep9: "The Killing Season" Team (Part 2) 25:10

11M ago25:10

25:10

More from Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills covered the Gilgo 4 murders in their series "The Killing Season" along with other notable cases involving the deaths of sex workers. They share their thoughts around the arrest of Rex Heuermann, the work of the Suffolk County Police Department and where the case is headed next with host, Chris Mass, and Senio…

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S3 Ep8: "The Killing Season" Team (Part 1) 28:40

11M ago28:40

28:40

Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills covered the Gilgo 4 murders in their series "The Killing Season" along with other notable cases involving the deaths of sex workers. They share their thoughts around the arrest of Rex Heuermann, the work of the Suffolk County Police Department and where the case is headed next with host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer…

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S3 Ep7: "Lost Girls" Author Speaks 31:40

11M ago31:40

31:40

The recent news media has intensely focused on alleged murderer Rex Heuermann and his family following his arrest. However, remembering the lives of the women whose bodies were found on Gilgo Beach is just as important, if not more so. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with author Robert Kolker whose book "Lost Girls" helped propel the murders and subsequen…

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S3 Ep6: Blocked Investigation (Part 2) 34:16

11M ago34:16

34:16

Even after former Suffolk County Police Chief, James Burke, was gone, the investigation into the Gilgo 4 murders and others was hampered by other members of the department. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Gus Garcia-Roberts, author of "Jimmy The King", about his research into how and why members of SCPD and the District Attorney's office prevented th…

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S3 Ep5: Blocked Investigation (Part 1) 26:02

11M ago26:02

26:02

With the arrest of Rex Heuermann, attention has been focused on why law enforcement officials didn't make an arrest earlier. Suffolk County Police were in possession of information for nearly a decade that would help identify Heuermann, but a number of officials within the department refused to facilitate the use of the leads, both internally and b…

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S3 Ep4: The Hunt for Evidence 47:54

12M ago47:54

47:54

After the arrest of Rex Heuermann on July 14th, law enforcement officials descended on his Massapequa Park home to search for additional evidence. Sonar, probes and excavators were used to dig up the Heuermann's backyard while inside the house, a large number of materials were meticulously labeled and carted away. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Produ…

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S3 Ep3: The Case Against Rex (Part 2) 29:26

12M ago29:26

29:26

The arrest of Rex Heuermann brought immense relief to those who knew the case and had been deeply affected by it. However, his arrest also prompted a whole new set of questions that the public wants answered. Where did Heuermann murder the women? Are there more bodies out there that authorities don't know about? What does law enforcement know that …

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S3 Ep2: The Case Against Rex (Part 1) 39:44

12M ago39:44

39:44

In order to arrest Rex Heuermann in connection with at least 3 of the murders in the "Gilgo 4" case, law enforcement officials first had to gather and analyze massive amounts of information. From gathering internet search records to comparing the location of cellphones and gathering DNA from a discarded slice of pizza, officials knew that they woul…

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S3 Ep1: LISK CAUGHT? 54:33

12M ago54:33

54:33

Since four bodies were initially discovered on Gilgo Beach more than a decade ago, their killer has eluded law enforcement...until now. Rex Heuermann, from Massapequa Park, Long Island, was taken into custody on July 14th in connection with the death of three sex workers. He is also the primary suspect in the death of a fourth woman and perhaps man…

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Uncover America’s Unknown Serial Killer with Dark Valley 35:00

1y ago35:00

35:00

We’re dropping an extra episode to introduce you to a new podcast series called Dark Valley. This investigative true-crime series covers America’s unknown serial killer, told through the lens of their only surviving victim. After listening to episode #1 of Dark Valley, stream episode #2 on the Dark Valley feed by searching Dark Valley or clicking A…

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Uncover America’s Unknown Serial Killer with Dark Valley 47:00

1y ago47:00

47:00

We’re dropping an extra episode to introduce you to a new podcast series called Dark Valley. This investigative true-crime series covers America’s unknown serial killer, told through the lens of their only surviving victim. After listening to episode #1 of Dark Valley, stream episode #2 on the Dark Valley feed by searching Dark Valley or clicking A…

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New Series: "The Fall Line" 11:28

1+ y ago11:28

11:28

Check out the new 3-part series "The Fall Line" that dives into the cold case of Chairo Garibay Ferreyra. In 2005, the 20-year old woman disappeared in Olivehurst, CA, and only after a 5-week search did authorities make a grim discovery. No arrest has ever been made. To hear the rest of Chairo’s story, please find The Fall Line anywhere you listen …

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BONUS: Part 2 - Bear Brodsky, the housemate of LISK victim, Amber Costello 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

BONUS: Bear Brodsky lived with Amber Costello, the last known victim of LISK, and Dave Schaller in the house on America Avenue in Babylon, Long Island. Bear talks about their struggles with drug addiction, Amber's caring personality, the dangers of doing incalls and outcalls. Bear also looks at a series of photographs of men who are tied to the LIS…

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BONUS: Part 1 - Bear Brodsky, the housemate of LISK victim, Amber Costello 45:45

2y ago45:45

45:45

BONUS: Bear Brodsky lived with LISK victim, Amber Costello, and Dave Schaller on America Avenue in Babylon, Long Island. After Bear met Amber in a rehab program, she invited him to move into the house she shared with Dave. Bear recalls stories of Amber's generous and loving nature along with their shared struggles with addiction. Bear also talks ab…

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BONUS: Yuba County 5 Theories Examined 45:54

2y ago45:54

45:54

Host Shannon McGarvey discusses updates about the Yuba County 5 case, as well as revisiting theories and also exploring more obscure explanations. McGarvey sat down to speak with authors, Drew Beeson and Tony Wright, who have done extensive research on the Yuba County 5 as well as writing books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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UPDATE: Shannan Gilbert's 911 Call Finally Released 1:39:26

2y ago1:39:26

1:39:26

The Suffolk County Police Department released Shannan Gilbert's 911 call she after more than 12 years. The call and the ensuing search for Shannan would lead police to the discovery of "The Gilgo 4" and 6 more bodies whose deaths have been attributed to the Long Island Serial Killer. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, play exc…

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BONUS: Josh Clark ("Stuff You Should Know") discusses the Yuba County 5 case with host, Shannon McGarvey 28:09

2y ago28:09

28:09

Josh Clark from "Stuff You Should Know" discusses the Yuba County 5 case with host, Shannon McGarvey. Josh and his co-host Charles W. "Chuck" Bryant covered the disappearance on a 2018 episode of their legendary podcast. Josh talks about what his own work led him to believe about the case, a similarly mysterious disappearance, how his opinions have…

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BONUS: Author Tony Wright Talks About the Yuba County Police Case Files 25:03

2y ago25:03

25:03

Author Tony Wright discusses notable new information in the previously unreleased Yuba County PD case files surrounding "The Boys" disappearance, including the curious distinction made about Gary Mathias' still missing body. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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E7: More Questions Than Answers 39:51

2y ago39:51

39:51

"The Boys" knew enough about the Yuba County area to simply get lost in the Plumas National Forest. Between this familiarity and the difficulty of their hike into the ominous terrain, different theories attempt to explain what could have possibly driven them up into the mountains. And a shadowy figure connected to one of the young men has always be…

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E6: The Last Two 37:07

2y ago37:07

37:07

One father makes a horrifying discovery that no parent should have to endure. And while four of "The Boys" bodies are accounted for, one young man's complete disappearance only leads to more questions and to a series of reported sightings. The bigger question of what compelled them to venture up into the mountains still shadows the entire investiga…

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E5: The Discovery 40:36

2y ago40:36

40:36

After Ted Weiher's desiccated body is discovered in the Forestry Service trailer, there are only more questions around who had been with him as well as why law enforcement never searched the trailer at the Daniel Zink Campground. And finally, one father makes a discovery that no parent should ever have to face. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey Learn more…

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E4: The Long Road Ahead 38:46

2y ago38:46

38:46

A major breakthrough in the search for "The Boys" happens months after their disappearance. A group of men randomly stop at an uninhabited Forest Service outpost and make a terrifying discovery. Meanwhile, the families of "The Boys" are discouraged because of search parties unproductive efforts and have reason to believe that bias plays a part in t…

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E3: The Search Begins 46:30

2y ago46:30

46:30

As days pass, "The Boys" disappearance creates a sense of urgency. The families and authorities are desperate to uncover any leads about where they may have gone after the basketball game. Some family members consult with unusual sources to learn any useful information. And with the reward money growing larger, Police are flooded with new tips whil…

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E2: The Night They Went Missing 48:17

2y ago48:17

48:17

As families, friends and officials desperately try to locate the missing five young men, many are left wondering how they could have gotten lost on what should have been a straightforward drive home. All five were scheduled to play in a Special Olympics basketball tournament the next day. The search is further clouded by the account of one man who …

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E1: The Boys 43:33

2y ago43:33

43:33

In February 1978, five young men in Northern California attend a basketball game together and then make what should have been a routine car ride home. By late that same evening, their families realize that none of them had returned. Despite efforts by searchers over the coming weeks, the only evidence to be discovered was the car that had carried t…

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TRAILER: Yuba County Five 3:11

2+ y ago3:11

3:11

On February 24, 1978, five men from the Yuba County, California-area vanished in the wilderness of Northern California. They had set out on what should’ve been a quick road trip to watch their favorite basketball team in a neighboring town. But all five friends wound up missing or dead. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey See Privacy Policy at https://art19…

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EP 7: Where We Are Now 37:27

2+ y ago37:27

37:27

Linda does something she’s been thinking of doing for years: She reaches out to Jim Bromgard. They agree to meet and remain in touch. Jim’s a dad now with two kids who mostly spent the millions awarded to him in a civil suit. Linda goes to work, lives her life and tries not to be angry about what happened. But sometimes she is. She wants people to …

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EP 6: New Decisions 37:22

2+ y ago37:22

37:22

The case moves out of Billings and when the gavel drops in the state’s highest court, Linda, her mom and husband are in the front row. But Linda doesn’t feel great about her chances when it comes to this Supreme Court precedent. She’s just left her family in Glacier National Park when she gets the call: the Montana Supreme Court dismisses the charg…

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