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The Youth Development Center, Ep. 2 | If You Let a Dog Bite You Jun 26, 2024

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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.

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The Youth Development Center, Ep. 1 | The Black Box Jun 26, 2024

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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.

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Bear Brook S2, Ep. 9 | The Reversal Apr 22, 2024

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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.

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The 13th Step, Ep. 10 | A New Bill and a Final Ruling Mar 05, 2024

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New Hampshire lawmakers consider a new oversight bill proposed in response to the podcast. And the judge issues his final ruling in Eric Spofford’s defamation lawsuit against NHPR and three of our sources.

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The 13th Step, Ep. 9 | A Big Arrest Sep 12, 2023

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Federal prosecutors have charged a fourth person in the vandalism case, a man they describe as a “close, personal associate” of Eric Spofford.

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Bear Brook S2, Ep. 8 | The Box Sep 01, 2023

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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.

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Bear Brook S2, Ep. 7 | This Side of the Line Sep 01, 2023

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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.

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Bear Brook S2, Ep. 6 | ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’ Sep 01, 2023

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Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened.

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Bear Brook S2, Ep. 5 | Trial in a Trial Sep 01, 2023

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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.

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Bear Brook S2, Ep. 4 | ‘Promises Have Been Made’ Sep 01, 2023

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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.

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