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Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers

Kathy Sweeney
Robert Brashers
Robert Eugene Brashers
Yogurt Shop Murders
Portageville, Missouri
Greenville, South Carolina
Kennet, Missouri
Yogurt Shop
Austin, Texas
Austin, United States
Law Enforcement Procedures
Genetic Genealogy
National Cold Case Center
The Yogurt Shop Murders
Cece Moore
Stephenville, United States
Greenville, United States
Lexington, United States
Media Leaks
Austin Yogurt Shop Murders
Missouri

The hunt began in a small Missouri town. Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers follows how new DNA testing and relentless police work identified Robert Brashers as a serial killer responsible for murders across four states - Missouri, Texas, South Carolina, Kentucky. New reporting, family voices, and investigators on the case.

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Bonus episode: Kathy Sweeney previews HBO’s The Yogurt Shop Murders Episode 5—“The End of Wondering”—with director Margaret Brown and Austin detective Dan Jackson. They discuss the rushed return to Austin for the suspect announcement, what the new ev... more

Episode 11: “Never Again.” Kathy Sweeney examines the growing network of investigators and families working to uncover more crimes tied to Robert Brashers. Austin detective Dan Jackson takes Brashers’ timeline, DNA, and ballistics details on the road... more

Episode 10: “No Set Path.” Kathy Sweeney explores how Robert Brashers’ constant movement—and lack of a consistent “hunting area”—may have helped him evade detection for decades. Investigators discuss key time windows they’re now rechecking, what gene... more

Episode 9: “He Can’t Be That Lucky.” Kathy Sweeney digs into the string of breaks that helped Robert Brashers evade detection for decades—from an early release after attempted murder to missing firearms investigators believe are tied to multiple case... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret Brown
Docu-series director
Margaret Brown Films / HBO docu-series
Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Bonus Episode - HBO “The Yogurt Shop Murders” Episode 5 Preview
Dan Jackson
Austin Cold Case Detective
Austin Police Department
Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Bonus Episode - HBO “The Yogurt Shop Murders” Episode 5 Preview
Deborah Brashers
Daughter of Robert Brashers, discussant and interviewee
Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Chapter Seven: A Daughter's Reckoning
Shawn Ayers
Husband of victim Amy Ayers, family spokesperson
Family of Yogurt Shop victim
Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Chapter Six: The Nail In The Coffin
Angie Ayers
Wife of Shawn Ayers, family spokesperson
Family of Yogurt Shop victim
Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Chapter Six: The Nail In The Coffin
Barbara Wilson
Mother of victims Sarah and Jennifer Harbison
Family of Yogurt Shop victims
Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Chapter Six: The Nail In The Coffin
Sonora Thomas
Sister of victim Eliza Thomas
Family of Yogurt Shop victims
Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Chapter Six: The Nail In The Coffin
CeCe Moore
Chief genetic genealogist; forensic genetic genealogy expert
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Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Chapter Four: A Monster Revealed
Bud Cooper
Master Sergeant, Missouri State Highway Patrol; lead investigator
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Episode: Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Chapter Four: A Monster Revealed

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Kathy Sweeney
Host of Chasing a Ghost; Chapter 3, 5; guiding interviews and storytelling

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Excellent

    Very well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J35578
    United States4 months ago
  • Wonderful work!

    I’m loving this series! Highly recommend if you like true crime!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LDTmomma
    United States4 months ago

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The series is described as respectful to victims while tackling complex forensic topics.
Feedback consistently highlights strong storytelling and reliable investigative detail.
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Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Bonus Episode - HBO “The Yogurt Shop Murders” Episode 5 Preview
Q: What role did traditional forensics play in solving the case at this stage, compared to newer technologies?
Dan Jackson explains that traditional DNA and fingernail scrapings, rather than flashy new tech, ultimately aligned with the documentary's timeline and helped identify Brashers as the prime suspect.
Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Bonus Episode - HBO “The Yogurt Shop Murders” Episode 5 Preview
Q: How did the team balance revisiting the horror of the crime with the families' reactions to the new evidence?
Margaret Brown emphasizes being respectful of trauma, acknowledging competing emotions, and ensuring the documentary presents the facts while allowing space for the families' healing.
Chasing a Ghost: Robert Brashers - Bonus Episode - HBO “The Yogurt Shop Murders” Episode 5 Preview
Q: What was it like to scramble to Austin for the news conference and document those moments while the case was evolving so rapidly?
The host describes the logistical chaos and emotional weight of coordinating a press conference with multiple agencies, while Margaret Brown explains the crew's quick regrouping and commitment to capturing the truth and the families' perspectives.

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This series presents a deep, narrative-voiced examination of a long-running murder case and the modern breakthroughs that finally helped crack it. Across episodes, listeners hear from investigators, family members, and experts as DNA advances, cross-state cooperation, and careful media handling reshape what happened and how closure is pursued. Noteworthy elements include in-person delivery of difficult news to families, the evolving role of genetic genealogy, and the tension between transparency and safeguarding victims' families from sensational coverage. The format blends archival reporting, first-person accounts, and forensic context to illuminate both the investigative process and its human impact, making it a compelling pick for true-c... more

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