
When police saw what was left of Carol Ryan’s body, dumped in the driveway of a suburban compost site, they wondered what weapon could cause that level of devastation. The truth was grislier than anyone imagined, and the unsolved mystery of Carol’s murder has haunted Central New York for 27 years. Carol’s only son blames police. After hundreds of interviews, investigators couldn’t make any leads s... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Carol Ryan’s family holds onto hope for a break in her cold case. DNA technology dangles with promise, and detectives have resubmitted case evidence. Host Katrina Tulloch interviews forensic experts who unpack the likelihood that Carol will receive j... more
There is a man who walks free, who lied to police about where he was the night Carol Ryan was viciously attacked. Host Katrina Tulloch interviews the original lead detective on Carol’s case, who believes he knows exactly who the killer is. But they j... more
Who killed Carol Ryan? Detectives chased hundreds of leads trying to solve this horrific cold case in Central New York. Was it Carol’s ex-boyfriend? Her ex-husband? A total stranger? Host Katrina Tulloch interviews detectives, legal experts, and seve... more
The murder of Carol Ryan was one of the most inhumane, savage homicides in Central New York history, and it’s still unsolved. Host Katrina Tulloch interviews the former medical examiner who wrote Carol’s autopsy report — a 22-page document revealing ... more
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Overall, a great pod. I love it when the host doesn’t try to insert themselves into the story or try to be chatty or conversational. There’s a time and place for that, and it is rarely on a true crime pod. This may seem insignificant and likely missed by most, but there’s this moment in ep3 where Katrina states she had to look up a word because she didn’t understand its meaning and then proceeds to explain it. Again, such a tiny moment but so refreshing to me. It shows humility, curiosity, and h... more
Carol Ryan’s death is one of the most horrific ones I have ever heard of. I cannot even imagine. Maybe it’s just me but the use of a firework seems like something a younger person, even teenager would do? It makes me wonder if there were any teens or young adults investigated?
Good listen!
I thought it was an excellent podcast but I agree with another reviewer that the title was not appropriate. This is one that definitely needs to be solved. Such a horrific case!!!
This could’ve been a really gripping story. The title alone is just so gross. I do hope someone with more tact covers it with compassion and the killer is caught.
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