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Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Case

This week, we discuss the Jennifer Dulos in depth with author Rich Cohen.  What happens when the Ivy grows thorns?  

Down to the Bone: The McStay Family Murder

This week we discuss the mysterious case of the McStay family with author Caitlin Rother.

Bonus Episode: Solving a Cold Case with Caitlin Rother

It’s our pleasure this week to welcome back New York Times best selling author Caitlin Rother. She’s here to discuss her new book Body Parts

Run Baby Run: The Murder of UPenn's Adam Anhang

When Adam Anhang, a successful business man was murdered on the streets of Old San Juan, people were left wondering who would hurt (let alone kill) this generous, kind...

Yale's Arthur Pennell: The Gilded Age Murder in Buffalo

The year is 1903, Buffalo society is shocked by Ed Burdick's murder.  Scandalous affairs, private investigators and red herrings all lead to one question: Who killed E...

UPenn’s Anti-Hero: The Curious Case of Luigi

Why is social media celebrating Luigi Mangione? And why did Mangione, a privileged Ivy Leaguer, murder a CEO?

50 Shades of Rockefeller

When a fun tryst turns deadly, an upstanding family is left wondering how well they knew their father.

The Murder Mantra

The 2022 execution of Dartmouth athlete Moriah Wilson was one of the most shocking murders in recent Austin history.  The hunt for her murderer would lead investigator...

Ely Murders

Actor Ron Ely lost a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and four of its deputies, stemming from a 2019 incident in which hi...

A Devil in Helltown

This week we look at the connection between Cornell's Kurt Vonnegut and Cape Cop serial killer Tony "Chop Chop" Costa. 

Carlos Perez-Olivo: Bitten By Greed

Career burnout can be brutal. This Ivy leaguer's mid life crisis proved fatal.

Ann and Billy Woodward: "The Ideal Couple"

Billy Woodward, a Harvard Legacy, was shot and killed by his wife, Ann.  Was it an accident or intentional with a  subsequent cover up?  You be the judge.  

Capote's Poisonous Pen and the Woodward Affair

Once again, we're thrilled to have Jane Hitchcock on to discuss the Woodward murder, Truman Capote and the swans of New York society. 

Death at Dartmouth: Anatomy of a Folie a Deux

In January of 2001, two Dartmouth professors, Half and Susanne Zantop were found murdered in their home in Etna, New Hampshire. A virulent violence drove two boys to k...

Crimes in High Society: A Talk with Novelist and Playwright Jane Hitchcock

It’s our absolute pleasure this week to speak with Jane Hitchcock about her wonderful novels about the misdeeds of the one percent.  

Murder on Black Diamond Trail: Death of a Promise

On June 2, 2009, police discovered Blazej Kot covered in blood in a parked car.  What had happened to this happy newlywed couple both with promising futures at Cornell?

Speed Demon: Harvard's John Paul Sr., Race Car Driving Serial Killer?

This week we go to Miami in the 80’s Drug smuggling, race car driving and foul play. At the center of this adrenaline-fueled world was Harvard Business School grad and...

Harvard’s Grave Robbers

The #HarvardMorgueCase Join Sarah and Laura as they discuss the case of former #Harvard #Morgue Manager Cedric Lodge who is accused of selling donated body parts.

Death on the Grey Lady, Part Two: Columbia’s Thomas Toolan III

This week Laura and Sarah discuss the 2004 murder of Beth Lochtefeld that rocked Nantucket.  

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