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In The Dark

The New Yorker
Haditha
War Crimes
Iraq War
US Marines
Marine Corps
Haditha Killings
Dubai
Latifa Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Iraq
Military Justice System
Princess Latifa Al-Baktoum
Military Accountability
U.S. Marines
NCIS
Condition Payments
The New Yorker
Investigative Journalism
Khaled Jamal
Stephen Tatum
PTSD

In the Dark, hosted by Madeleine Baran, is an award-winning investigative-journalism podcast that started in 2016. Its first season looked at the mysterious abduction of Jacob Wetterling in rural Minnesota and the lack of accountability that sheriffs face when they fail to solve cases. Season 2 examined the case of Curtis Flowers, who was tried six times for the same crime. In 2020, In the Dark re... more

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Heidi visits an unlikely group of detectives: the victims’ extended family. Their sleuthing upended the police’s original theory of the case.

New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “Blood Relatives.” In Apple Podcasts, tap the link at t... more

On August 7, 1985, five family members were shot dead in their English country manor, Whitehouse Farm. It looked like an open-and-shut case. But the New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake finds that almost nothing about this story is as it seems.

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Five family members, murdered. A sixth in prison for life. It’s one of Britain’s most infamous crimes. But did the justice system get it wrong? “Blood Relatives,” a six-part series from In the Dark, is coming on October 28th.

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After nearly twenty-three years behind bars, Curtis Flowers was freed, in part due to In the Dark’s reporting. Now he’s back in Winona, Mississippi, where his saga began. What brought him home, and how is he doing? We visited him to find out.

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Recent Guests

Curtis Flowers
A man wrongfully convicted who spent 23 years on death row and was exonerated.
Episode: Season 2 Update: Five Years Later
Sam Wolson
Interactive Visual Features Editor at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Season 3 Bonus: “Cleared by Fire”
Najla Abdel Razak Hamad
Witness from Haditha who recounts events of the killings
Episode: Season 3, Episode 5: Four Brothers
Ihab Ayed Turki
Witness from Haditha who recounts events of the killings
Episode: Season 3, Episode 5: Four Brothers
Khaled Jamal
Son of a victim, recounts his experiences and search for truth
Episode: Season 3, Episode 5: Four Brothers
Frank Wuterich
Sergeant involved in the Haditha incident
U.S. Marines
Episode: Season 3, Episode 3: Sounds Like Murder
Heidi Blake
A journalist and colleague at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Trailer: The Runaway Princesses

Host

Madeleine Baran
Host of In The Dark, known for her investigative journalism and thought-provoking storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 36.6k ratings
  • Hindsight

    Alway 20/20 but I learned stuff and well done

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PedalPusherinLasVegas
    United States25 days ago
  • S2: Curtis Flowers

    Powerful investigative journalism that turned this decades old case on its head. Demonstrating how the “justice system” doesn’t work for everyone, these young reporters rolled up their sleeves and never gave up. Episode 20 had me in tears.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Catootz
    Australiaa month ago
  • Must listen to this

    Incredible, competent investigative journalism. I wish everyone would listen to this, every single word!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    twinsforme
    Austriaa month ago
  • Holding the US Military accountable

    Tons of respect for challenging the United States Military. Nearly all the military guys you interviewed sound like soulless ghouls and I hope they are held accountable and punished.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BurberryPolo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Devastatingly sad

    Across the world, to a land very few know. Then back to America, where the truth lays hidden. The lifelong journeys of these families has been one of the most devastatingly sad podcasts I’ve listened to. Thank you to the people that worked so hard for the truth. Many more thanks to the translations and researchers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gina-bo-beena
    Canadaa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoroughness and dedication of the team in uncovering truths and addressing injustices.
Powerful investigative journalism that evokes emotional reactions and deep reflections on society's failures.

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#9
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#2
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#15
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Season 2 Update: Five Years Later
Q: How do you rebuild a life after all that?
Curtis reflects on the challenges of living in a place where many still perceive him as guilty, while taking on the immense responsibility of caring for his father who suffers from severe health issues.
Season 3, Episode 3: Sounds Like Murder
Q: Did you think that a war crime had been committed?
I don't have any opinion on that.

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The podcast focuses on deep investigative journalism, exploring profound social issues and legal failures primarily through the lens of true crime. Over its seasons, it has tackled high-profile cases such as the abduction of Jacob Wetterling and the wrongful conviction of Curtis Flowers, shedding light on systemic injustices within the American legal system. Unique in its approach, the series combines personal narratives with broader societal implications, making each episode not only a case study but also a commentary on how social structures contribute to crime and injustice. The storytelling is compelling, often leading listeners to reflect critically on the themes of accountability, race, and systemic failures.

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In The Dark launched 9 years ago and published 64 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Curtis Flowers
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3. Najla Abdel Razak Hamad
4. Ihab Ayed Turki
5. Khaled Jamal
6. Frank Wuterich
7. Heidi Blake

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