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Dark Downeast

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Vermont
Connecticut
Murder
New Hampshire
Homicide
True Crime
Maine
Murder Investigation
Cold Cases
Maine State Police
Brianna Maitland
Domestic Violence
Rhode Island
David Pickett
FBI
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

When someone has been missing for more than thirteen years, it can start to feel from the outside like the story has stopped moving. Like whatever answers existed back then are either gone now or buried too deep to reach. But for Ryan Blagojevic’s fa... more

Victoria Cushman was just 29 years old when she was found murdered inside her Warwick, Rhode Island apartment, just steps from the sporting goods store where she worked. For years, her family waited for answers and eventually, the case seemed to have... more

In the summer of 2018, Trish Haynes disappeared from New Hampshire. Or at least, that’s what the public knew. Investigators searched a rural property, then quietly recovered something from a nearby pond, but for months, they said almost nothing about... more

In 2016, the disappearance of Valerie Tieman became one of the most talked-about cases in Maine in the last decade. At first, there was room for hope, and maybe even a version of the story where Valerie had simply walked away from a life that had bec... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Hornoff
Warwick Police Department detective implicated in case, later exonerated
Warwick Police Department
Episode: The Murder of Victoria Cushman (Rhode Island)
Valerie Haynes-Alvarez
Trish Haynes's mother-like figure; family member advocate
Family of Trish Haynes
Episode: The Murder of Trish Haynes (New Hampshire)
Chloe French
Advocate and organizer in the Justice for Trish movement
Justice for Trish Haynes
Episode: The Murder of Trish Haynes (New Hampshire)
Delia D'Ambra
Host of CounterClock, investigating the Lane Bryant murders in Season 8
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Pam Williams
Sibling of Phil Williams Jr., advocate researching his death
Private individual / family member
Episode: The Suspicious Death of Phil Williams Jr. (Maine)
Mark Babbitts
Former Ilan resident who provided information about Phil's death
Former Ilan resident / advocate
Episode: The Suspicious Death of Phil Williams Jr. (Maine)
Brandi Churchwell
Host of Thirteenth Juror
Thirteenth Juror podcast
Episode: The Suspicious Death of Phil Williams Jr. (Maine)
Ashley Flowers
Host of The Deck
The Deck podcast
Episode: The Suspicious Death of Phil Williams Jr. (Maine)
Ken Cassidy
Cassidy family member, son of Jim Cassidy
Family of Jim Cassidy
Episode: The Murder of James Cassidy, Part 1 (Maine)

Host

Kylie Low
Host of Dark Downeast; investigative journalist guiding the narrative

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucy Lope
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good Stories!

    Well narrated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MickeyMcMullen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Want to like but can’t

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bobbygmoney
    United Statesa month ago
  • The monotone is exhausting

    Lordy…listening to her a long period wore me out! No can do!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    FNOMINL
    United Statesa month ago
  • Woke

    Super woke and not factual. The abortion ads are the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Christie in Tennessee
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise respectful, fact-based storytelling and family-centered reporting.
Audience often notes strong regional focus and thoughtful cross-promo with related shows.
Some listeners call out pacing/music as distracting or overly dramatic at times.

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Spotify
#36
United States/True Crime
Spotify
#182
United States/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#137
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#25
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#198
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#41
Canada/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
The Murder of Katharina Reitz Brow (Massachusetts)
Q: What led to the initial conviction of Kenneth Waters?
His conviction was largely based on circumstantial evidence, witness testimony, and his violent history.
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Q: What do you expect to come from this, come out of this?
Jane expresses a desire to know more about the other victims and the connection between her case and theirs.

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Regional true crime podcast focusing on Maine and New England cases, blending documentary-style storytelling with archival research, family interviews, and expert perspectives. Episodes highlight unsolved homicides, disappearances, and investigative twists, with an emphasis on ethical, respectful storytelling and bringing renewed attention to cases awaiting justice. A distinctive approach combines intimate family voices with rigorous research, and often features cross-podcast collaboration and conversations with courtroom and investigative experts, which can broaden audience appeal beyond true crime enthusiasts to listeners interested in regional history and justice processes.

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Recent guests on Dark Downeast include:

1. Scott Hornoff
2. Valerie Haynes-Alvarez
3. Chloe French
4. Delia D'Ambra
5. Pam Williams
6. Mark Babbitts
7. Brandi Churchwell
8. Ashley Flowers

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