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Dark Downeast

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Connecticut
Vermont
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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On a Saturday night in late June of 1986, a 20-year-old college student went out with friends in a familiar place, celebrating her softball team’s big win. But in a narrow window of opportunity just after she was dropped off in the shadows outside he... more

In the fall of 1976, a woman vanished from her home in rural Vermont sometime between a cup of morning coffee and the end of an ordinary workday. What followed was years of suspicion, rumor, and silence until a witness with questionable credibility s... more

Fifty years after James Cassidy’s death, there is still no simple explanation for his brutal murder. The evidence left behind in the Maine woods raised questions investigators have never fully answered. And the deeper the investigation went, the more... more

In April of 1976, an anonymous call to a sheriff’s department in Maine alerted investigators to something almost impossible to imagine: a burning station wagon hidden off a remote road, and what looked like a body inside. What they found would open a... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Cassidy
Cassidy family member, son of Jim Cassidy
Family of Jim Cassidy
Episode: The Murder of James Cassidy, Part 1 (Maine)
Evelyn Cassidy
Cassidy family member, wife of Jim Cassidy
Family of Jim Cassidy
Episode: The Murder of James Cassidy, Part 1 (Maine)
David Cassidy
Cassidy family member, relative
Family of Jim Cassidy
Episode: The Murder of James Cassidy, Part 1 (Maine)
John Head
Family acquaintance mentioned as last to see Jim alive
Friend of Jim Cassidy
Episode: The Murder of James Cassidy, Part 1 (Maine)
Mark Wertkin
Joan Wertkin's brother, invited guest sharing perspective and pursuit of justice
Family of Joan Wertkin
Episode: The Murder of Joan Wertkin (Connecticut)
Janessa Brazil
A cam girl who became the face of numerous catfishing scams
Episode: INTRODUCING: Chameleon
Simon de Bruysel
Journalist and correspondent for The Times of London
The Times of London
Episode: INTRODUCING: Chameleon
Lucy Panetta
Executive director of Latinos Unidos Massachusetts, an activist involved in advocating for Reina's case
Latinos Unidos Massachusetts
Episode: STILL MISSING: The Disappearance of Reina Carolina Morales Rojas (Massachusetts)
Catherine Cremin
Mother of Deanna Cremin
Episode: The Murder of Deanna Cremin (Massachusetts)

Host

Kylie Low
Investigative journalist and host of the long-running true crime series focused on New England.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.4k ratings
  • My favorite!

    Other podcasts try to imitate, but they’ll never be Dark Downeast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcastsncoffee8374
    United States21 days ago
  • Murder of Joan Wertkin

    So sad that someone was driven to end a life like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sephorafan
    United Statesa month ago
  • 100% excellent Human

    I am so impressed with the level of professionalism and kindness that you exude in every single episode. You are a special voice speaking for those who can’t. You do that with such grace, empathy and fact based reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shanmcmaster
    Canadaa month ago
  • Lick the BPD boot

    I’m sorry, what? You want anyone with details about the murder of Lucia Kai Roberts to call the people that murdered her?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    resgb
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too much competing music

    I like this podcast; please stop playing music while you and your guests are speaking so I can continue listening, for me the music is really distracting and detracts from what you’re saying.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sportyspice11
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners note fast-growing production to music and ad breaks can be distracting
Overall high regard for respectful storytelling and thorough research
Audience values ethical treatment of victims and families, with a few critiques of pacing or sensationalism

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#42
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#205
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#30
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#250
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#39
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#111
United Kingdom/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.
ANNOUNCING: Dark Valley
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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Dark Downeast centers on true crime stories from New England with a focus on decades-old cases and contemporary investigations. The host elevates victims and families through meticulous storytelling, respectful interviews, and a documentary-style production that often includes updates from detectives and insiders. Listeners are drawn to ethical journalism, regional history, and cases that remain unresolved, with a strong emphasis on honoring those affected and highlighting justice trajectories. A standout throughline is the commitment to light shining on overlooked cases, along with a calm, compassionate storytelling voice that some listeners find slower or more measured than other true crime shows.

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Recent guests on Dark Downeast include:

1. Ken Cassidy
2. Evelyn Cassidy
3. David Cassidy
4. John Head
5. Mark Wertkin
6. Janessa Brazil
7. Simon de Bruysel
8. Lucy Panetta

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