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Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio. Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever. Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
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- Feb 12, 202633 min
Introducing: Safe to Drink
Introducing “Safe to Drink:” A New Hampshire town finds out its water has been contaminated by a chemical. The most basic question — whether the water is safe to drink — doesn’t have a clear answer. Nobody seems to know much about this so-called forever chemical, which is weird because… this has all happened before. From the Document team at New Hampshire Public Radio, "Safe to Drink" is a four-part series about the water contamination story that keeps repeating in town after town — and about the people who fought for answers through a maze of chemistry, regulations, and illnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 9, 202549 min
S1, Ep. 11 | Update: The Middle Child
Investigators make a discovery that brings the case of the Bear Brook murders to a close after 40 years – and reveals a new mystery. Click here to check out more podcast series from NHPR's Document team. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. Click here to make a donation. Thank you. Photos, transcripts, and more at bearbrookpodcast.com. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 22, 202432 min
S2, Ep. 9 | Update: The Reversal
The state of New Hampshire has made a sudden about-face: Prosecutors have now agreed to DNA test old evidence in Jason Carroll’s case. It’s the biggest development in the case in 35 years – and one step closer to possibly learning who killed Sharon Johnson. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. Click here to make a donation. Thank you. Photos, transcripts, and more at bearbrookpodcast.com. To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, click here. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 10, 202352 min
S2, Ep. 8 | The Box
The true crime media spotlight shines on Jason Carroll. Then, a chance encounter leads to a surprising discovery that changes the course of his case. For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. Click here to make a donation. Thank you. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 3, 202358 min
S2, Ep. 7 | This Side of the Line
How could someone possibly confess to murder if they didn’t do it? A modern understanding of confessions sheds new light on Jason Carroll’s case. For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. Click here to make a donation. Thank you. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 27, 202358 min
S2, Ep. 6 | ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. Click here to make a donation. Thank you. Photos, transcripts, and more at bearbrookpodcast.com. To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, click here. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 20, 202351 min
S2, Ep. 5 | Trial in a Trial
A new true crime story is told and when juries hear it, it leads to different results for all three defendants. During the first trial, the lead detective makes a big mistake. For more on the case and to see a table of confession discrepancies, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. Click here to make a donation. Thank you. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 13, 202349 min
S2, Ep. 4 | ‘Promises Have Been Made’
One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder. Then, an alleged secret comes to light that changes everything. For more on the case and to see a timeline of the interrogations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. Click here to make a donation. Thank you. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Bear Brook
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio. Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever. Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
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