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Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales.
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- 4 days ago48 min
Deaths of Jason and Joby Graf - 681
August 26th, 1986. Hewitt, Texas. Firefighters found the bodies of 8-year-old Joby and 9-year-old Jason Graf inside a burning shed. The fire was initially believed to be a tragic accident, but suspicion soon shifted to the boys’ stepfather Edward Graf. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago50 min
Who Killed Jodi Parrack? - 680
November 8, 2007. Constantine, Michigan. On November 8, 2007, 11-year-old Jodi Parrack went missing and was found hours later in a cemetery, murdered. The investigators on the case immediately zeroed in on family friend Raymond McCann. For years, they hounded him, interviewing him over 20 times. Finally, they were able to charge him with perjury and keep him behind bars while they gathered evidence to charge him with murder. But then another young girl was grabbed in almost the same way as Jodi and the question became, was Ray still involved or had the police ruthlessly pursued an innocent man?For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago1h 12m
2001 Anthrax Attacks - 679
In the weeks after 9/11, letters laced with anthrax began arriving at newsrooms and Senate offices, killing five people and sending the country into a second wave of panic. The investigation that followed lasted years, consumed governmental resources, and ultimately pointed to a lone government scientist, Dr. Bruce Ivins, who died before he faced trial. The government closed the case in 2011, but not everyone was convinced they got it right.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago55 min
The Murder of Michael Cochran - 678
February 6th, 2019. Beckley, West Virginia. On the day he and his wife were scheduled to have an important business meeting, Michael Cochran collapsed in his kitchen. He was admitted to the hospital for critically low blood sugar and died in hospice days later. A discovery made after a search of the Cochran home would raise suspicions that his death was no accident.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- May 6, 202645 min
The Sodder Children pt 2 - 677
With the authorities having decided that the children died in the fire, George and Jennie Sodder hire private investigators to help them figure out the truth of what happened, where their children went, and who was behind it. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- May 4, 202642 min
The Sodder Children pt 1 - 676
On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family, consisting of George, Jennie and 9 of their 10 children, awoke in the middle of the night to flames engulfing their house. Not everybody made it out of there; five of the Sodder children were believed to have perished in the fire that night. Despite what the authorities said, George and Jennie Sodder were certain that their children did not die that night. What actually happened to the five Sodder children?For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Apr 27, 202654 min
The Tamarac Murders - 675
February 16, 2025. Shots and screams filled the early morning in a Tamarac, FL, neighborhood as Mary Gingles fled her home after her father, David Ponzer, was shot. Her soon-to-be ex-husband, Nathan Gingles, calmly stalked her down the street as she banged on her neighbors’ doors, pleading for help. Within minutes, Nathan murdered David, Mary, and her neighbor, Andrew Ferrin, and walked away with his four-year-old daughter, resulting in an exhaustive Internal Affairs investigation of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Apr 20, 202650 min
McDonald’s Monopoly Scandal - 674
August 22nd, 2001. The FBI arrested eight individuals as part of a conspiracy to steal millions in prize funds from the McDonald’s Monopoly sweepstakes. The mastermind of this conspiracy was the very person who was tasked with distributing the game pieces. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales.
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