
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed 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 tha... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

A volunteer sleuth digs into Jay's case and reveals a surprising connection to a major figure in the world of astrology, a "Spiritual Sparkplug" named Isabel Hickey.
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Jay's daughter explains how she finally realized her father was missing and shares another side to Patty most people don't know. Police make a new discovery about the timing of Jay's disappearance.
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A Christmas tree farmer with dementia named Jay Hickey vanishes from his small town in rural New Hampshire. Jay's wife Patty never reports him missing. A tipster claims "a lot of strangeness is starting to emerge" – and they're right.
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A Christmas tree farmer with dementia disappears. His wife never reports him missing. Can anyone find out why?
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I really enjoyed the first two episodes!!
In season 2 one of the attorneys uses a very anti Catholic analogy…OK, she’s ignorant. But for the host to repeat the analogy a couple of episodes later..lazy and in poor taste.
I’m such a fan of this podcast. Beautifully reported, thoughtfully presented, so well researched. I’m on season three, episode two and already pulled in, waiting for the next episode.
This was the first true crime podcast I listened to. I started with season one when it was first coming out. After it finished I had trouble finding anything to top it. Then season 2 and now a season 3. Jason’s reporting is excellent and I think he is great at what he does. I just listened to the first episode of season 3 and he once again has shown how excellent of a reporter he is. I love the music and other touches given in the podcast too.
Season 2, once again, podcasters mislead a story with red herrings. Yet another one of these I hear and get to the end of and think, no, he or she is where they should be; in prison. To quote Serial and Adnan’s case later is even more bizarre. That kid is a manipulative smooth talking sociopath and there was no doubt in my mind at the end of that show that he killed her. You can throw out a 1000 red herrings, but when you stop being distracted by these journalists doing everything they can t... more
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This true crime podcast takes listeners on a gripping journey through complex, real-life investigations that probe into unresolved cases and the impact of crime on families and communities. In its two seasons, it examines haunting topics such as the discovery of bodies in barrels and the ethical dilemmas surrounding a man incarcerated under dubious circumstances based on his own confession. Through meticulous storytelling and strong narratives, the show highlights the intersection of personal trauma and broader societal issues, including justice and accountability in the face of tragedy. The unique blend of deep emotional exploration and investigative journalism makes this a compelling choice for listeners who appreciate nuanced storytellin... more
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Recent guests on Bear Brook include:
1. Emily Hickey
2. June Hickey
3. Meadow Wysocki
4. Andrea Novotny
5. Brian Michael
6. James Kear
7. Nate Hegyi
8. Ron Arsenault
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