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Join host Dennis Cooper as he explores unresolved cases where culpability has yet to be established. This acclaimed investigative series from the creators of Up and Vanished has tallied over 45 million downloads to-date.The newest season digs into the mysterious death of 17-year-old Danny Violette, who went missing for 11 days in the fall of 1998, and was later found in a cornfield with a ligature mark around his neck and a tire tread across his body.Season 2 followed the 2013 murder of 22-year-old Brittany Stykes, a young pregnant mother who was shot and killed while driving down a rural highway with her one-year-old daughter beside her in the vehicle.Season 1 investigated the suspicious death of 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio, whose 2014 shooting was classified as a suicide after a 45 minute investigation, despite substantial evidence of possible foul play.Culpable Case Review is a short-form adaptation of the franchise that raises awareness about under-reported cases as a means of helping victim's families in their search for answers.

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Inside the Investigation with Payne Lindsey, Dennis Cooper, and Kyle Tekiela Nov 24, 2025

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Have you ever wondered what happens off mic in an investigative podcast? Join Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished), Dennis Cooper (Culpable), and Kyle Tekiela (Crook County) for a candid look inside making a hit series. Hear personal reflections about honest storytelling, lifelong bonds to the cases you cover, and maintaining curiosity despite external pressures. Hear raw, insider takes on the un-aired side of podcasting. Recorded live from the Tenderfoot TV stage at CrimeCon 2025.

Domino Effect | 8 Oct 13, 2025

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For more than 25 years, the Violette family have sought resolution in Danny's case. But some newly developed leads and advanced forensic technologies could finally help bring answers.

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A Conversation with Matt Oct 07, 2025

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Dennis finally gets a chance to speak with Danny's friend, Matt, to discuss what he remembers from the days leading up to Danny's disappearance, and some of the allegations that have been made throughout the course of the investigation.

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Conflict of Interest | 7 Oct 06, 2025

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When Danny’s case was re-investigated in 2014, informants provided an alarming account of what happened to him. Yet somehow, the information led nowhere. Were they simply discredited, or could there be another explanation for this?

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An Unreliable Witness | 6 Sep 29, 2025

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The events of Friday night remain in question, due to inconsistent accounts and information omitted from the files. We know what happened that night did not lead to Danny’s death, but learning the truth about it could help lead to answers.

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The Last Sighting | 5 Sep 22, 2025

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If Danny died within hours of his disappearance, determining who saw him last could be the key to solving this. But varying accounts of what happened that night, compounded by years of separation, will make it quite the challenge.

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Secondary Scene | 4 Sep 15, 2025

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The condition of the body and evidence recovered from the scene have left many unanswered questions. With help from the coroner who performed Danny’s autopsy, we learn his cause of death and how he wound up in that field.

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A Bad Trip | 3 Sep 08, 2025

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As authorities try to nail down the hours leading up to Danny’s death, a tip shifts their focus to the night before his disappearance, when Danny suffered a near death experience after taking some drugs. Even more concerning, he owed someone money for them.

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Ask Me Anything Sep 04, 2025

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Binge Culpable completely ad free only on Tenderfoot+. Subscribers also enjoy exclusive content including an upcoming Q&A episode about this season's case. For a chance to be featured in the episode send me a video or DM on Instagram @culpablepodcast or call our tip line at (470) 300-0238, and leave a voicemail with your question. Ask me anything about Danny Violette's case and tune in on September 17th to hear my response. Sign up for Tenderfoot+ on Apple Podcasts, or at tenderfootplus.com. Don't miss out on this very special episode.

Still a Blur | 2 Sep 01, 2025

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Since losing Danny, life has been a blur for the Violette family, as they've been left in the dark about the details surrounding his case. Now, we get a rare peek into the early days of the investigation and learn the first leads that detectives chased.

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