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Dark Downeast

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Vermont
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Murder
Homicide
True Crime
Maine
Murder Investigation
Cold Cases
Maine State Police
Brianna Maitland
Domestic Violence
David Pickett
FBI
Rhode Island
Krystal Lee Higgins
Christine Cole
Doreen Vincent
Kara Laczynski
Brandi Amy Sullivan

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

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Latest Episodes

Judy Belfrey. Kathy Williams. Holly Davidson. Melodie Stankiewicz. Four young women whose lives crossed the same few blocks of Boston in the 1970s, and whose deaths left investigators with a pattern they could see but never fully explain.

The cases ... more

If there is any case where you wish you could turn back the clock and change just one small decision, it might be the disappearance of Bianca Lebron. There were several moments that morning in November 2001 when a question, a phone call, or one perso... more

Why talk about a case that was solved years ago? Because the answer to who did it isn’t the only thing that matters.

One night in October 2006, a college student needed to borrow a phone. She happened to ask a stranger with violent intentions. What ... more

On a Saturday morning in 1990, the body of a teenager was found on a dead-end street in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The scene raised immediate concerns, but the autopsy did not answer the question everyone needed answered mo... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Spence
Michelle Gardner-Quinn's childhood friend and a board member of Michelle's Earth Foundation
Michelle's Earth Foundation
Episode: The Murder of Michelle Gardner-Quinn (Vermont)
Toni Losey
Boston Globe reporter whose reporting brought attention to Kasha Blount's case
The Boston Globe
Episode: The Suspicious Death of Kasha Blount (Massachusetts)
Gerald Feigin
Suffolk County medical examiner who performed Kasha Blount's autopsy
Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office
Episode: The Suspicious Death of Kasha Blount (Massachusetts)
Billy Sue Hutchins
Cousin of Melanie Melanson, longtime family spokesperson
Family of Melanie Melanson
Episode: The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson (Massachusetts)
Dr. William M. Bass
Forensic anthropologist, founder of the Body Farm
University of Tennessee
Episode: The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson (Massachusetts)
John Element
Reporter for The Globe
The Globe
Episode: The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson (Massachusetts)
Adam Siege
Reporter
Reporter for case coverage
Episode: The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson (Massachusetts)
Delia D'Ambra
Investigative journalist and park enthusiast, guest on the episode
Park Predators
Episode: The Murder of Judith Whitney (New Hampshire)
Eve Blagojevic
Ryan Blagojevic's sister
Family
Episode: UNSOLVED: The Disappearance of Ryan Blagojevic (Maine)

Host

Kylie Low
Host and investigative journalist of Dark Downeast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.8k ratings
  • DDE

    Great. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    foxsongs
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent

    Well researched, tightly scripted, gimmick free and easy to listen to - one of the best IMHO.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    treskell
    Australiaa month ago
  • Top True Crime Podcast

    One my Favorite podcast , great story lines and delivery

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmmy jumpup
    United Statesa month ago
  • Brilliant

    One of the very best true crime podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie80801
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dump Audiochuck

    They have done your content no good and Ashley Flowers is an unethical content creator.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jannyfofanny
    United Statesa month ago

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Praise for empathetic handling of victims and family perspectives, with strong cross-promo value.
Listeners praise the respectful, fact-based storytelling and regional focus.
Some listeners note a monotonous delivery and heavy promotional segments are off-putting for a few.

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Spotify
#39
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#168
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Apple Podcasts
#30
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#50
Canada/True Crime
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#90
United Kingdom/True Crime
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#76
Australia/True Crime

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The Suspicious Death of Kasha Blount (Massachusetts)
Q: Could Kasha Blount's race have played a role in how her autopsy was handled?
Gerald Feigin strongly denied that race affected his work and said he treated everyone equally, while Phyllis Johnson and Toni Losey described concerns about assumptions made about Kasha.
The Suspicious Death of Kasha Blount (Massachusetts)
Q: How did Kasha Blount die?
The autopsy showed findings that could fit several causes, including suffocation or strangulation, but they were inconclusive. Her death remained officially undetermined.
The Murder of James Cassidy, Part 1 (Maine)
Q: What details tied James Cassidy to the embezzlement charges relevant to his disappearance?
Investigators described an embezzlement scheme involving letters of credit tied to multiple banks, with a narrow arrest warrant centering on a specific treasurer's check, while the relationship between the bank's audit findings and Cassidy's disappearance suggested a possible intertwining of financial crime and his death, though no conclusive public record linked Cassidy to the funds.
The Disappearance of Tina Stadig (Maine)
Q: What does it mean for you if Tina has passed away?
Tina's sister Tanya conveys a sense of peace in believing Tina is now free from her struggles and can finally be in a healthier place.
The Disappearance of Tina Stadig (Maine)
Q: What are some of your best memories of Tina?
Donna struggles to recall positive memories amid the chaos of Tina's later years, but remembers how Tina enjoyed singing in church and participating in family gatherings.

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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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1. Heather Spence
2. Toni Losey
3. Gerald Feigin
4. Billy Sue Hutchins
5. Dr. William M. Bass
6. John Element
7. Adam Siege
8. Delia D'Ambra

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