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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
Christine Cole
David Pickett
FBI
Krystal Lee Higgins
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

In February 2008, six women were held hostage in a women’s clothing store in Tinley Park, Illinois.. Rhoda McFarland, Carrie Hudek Chiuso, Connie Woolfolk, Sarah Szafranski, and Jennifer Bishop were executed and the killer escaped leaving only one su... more

One spring evening in 1987, a college student got into a green car in Plymouth, New Hampshire and vanished.

His friends believed he was coming back. His family knew he would have called if he’d left on his own. But he was gone, and the man believed ... more

For more than 30 years, Pam Williams believed she knew how her brother died. She was told it was a medical event. The kind of tragedy no one could have stopped. She carried that explanation with her as she tried to rebuild her life around it.

But so... more

Some cases appear straightforward at first glance. A late-night crash on a quiet road, a damaged car, and a victim who doesn’t survive. It is the kind of situation people think they understand, and the kind that often gets explained quickly and filed... more

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Recent Guests

Delia D'Ambra
Host of CounterClock, investigating the Lane Bryant murders in Season 8
CounterClock
Episode: INTRODUCING: CounterClock Season 8
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)
Ashley Flowers
Host of The Deck
The Deck podcast
Episode: The Suspicious Death of Phil Williams Jr. (Maine)
Brandi Churchwell
Host of Thirteenth Juror, a courtroom-focused podcast
Thirteenth Juror
Episode: The Murder of Laurie Gonyo (Vermont)
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)

Host

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • Adventures

    Love the mystery

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    must have for new moms
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dark Downeast

    I’m sorry but if an illegal immigrant gets more attention than an American citizen when they go missing then there is something wrong with the system! Also WHY would the United States have a program that gives visa’s to illegal aliens children in another country just so they can come to the United States to handle their missing illegal alien mother yes terrible misfortune, and also expect to get permanent status??? Do other countries hand out visa’s to American’s if something bad happens to a fa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sick of opinionated podcasters
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lackluster

    Music is distracting

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    eva_diva_
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the Regional Content!

    This is my new binge podcast! 🦞 I love how she handled the issues surrounding the disappearance of a First Nations woman and her voice is very pleasant to listen to, which can be the ticket to a podcast being a hit or a bust. This one knocks it out of the park!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WaldorfMama77
    United Statesa month ago
  • James Cassidy

    “The official cause of death was determined to be burning. Evidence from the autopsy suggested that Jim may have still been alive when the fire began.”

    In order to die of burns, I don’t think being alive at the time of the fire is a merely ‘suggested”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ciaralin
    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.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#44
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#41
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#58
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#151
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#123
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#131
Italy/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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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. Delia D'Ambra
2. Pam Williams
3. Mark Babbitts
4. Ashley Flowers
5. Brandi Churchwell
6. Ken Cassidy
7. Evelyn Cassidy
8. David Cassidy

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