
Dark Downeast: Maine and New England's True Crime Podcast digs into the decades-old and modern day cases that prickle the history of Vacationland and beyond – the unsolved homicides, undetermined deaths, unexplained disappearances and other dark stories of New England. Investigative journalist and storyteller Kylie Low gets straight to the story with a mix of narrated episodes and documentary styl... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 289 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

On a morning when the country’s attention was fixed on unimaginable tragedy, a Rhode Island family was learning that someone they loved was gone.
In the hours before Nicole Parsons-Bucki died, there had been violence, a police response, and a relati... more
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Dark Downeast is an Audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.
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In a small New England city, a teenager disappeared after a night in the woods, and almost immediately, the story of what happened fractured.The last people known to be with her gave conflicting accounts. Her family believed the investigation lost pr... more
There are cases that frustrate you because the evidence is thin. And then there are cases where the warning signs seem to be everywhere, but the system still can’t quite turn suspicion into action.
A woman leaves home for a few quiet days away. Wee... more
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This is one of my fav podcasts of the many few I have! It’s a great true crime podcast and anyone who likes true crime show has got to listen to this!
Well narrated!
Everything about this show is right up my alley so I gave it sooooo many chances. I don’t even do anything else while listening to podcasts, but this holds my attention for about thirty seconds before my mind wanders so much that by the time I’m able to get it back to the show I don’t even know what’s going on.
Lordy…listening to her a long period wore me out! No can do!
Super woke and not factual. The abortion ads are the best.
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Dark Downeast centers on true crime stories from New England with a principled, human-centered approach. Episodes typically weave missing-person cases, unsolved murders, and controversial investigations with family memories, official records, and expert commentary from detectives and advocates. The storytelling blends archival reporting, firsthand interviews, and documentary-style analysis to illuminate case mysteries while highlighting accountability and justice. A notable strength is its regional focus and ethical framing, which helps listeners connect deeply with victims and families and invites public participation in ongoing inquiries.
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