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The Binge Cases: My Mother's Lies

Sony Music Entertainment
Daniel Morcombe
Tara Lee
True Crime
Maria Duval
Sandra Bridewell
Adoption
Adoption Fraud
Robert Carr
Denise Falasca
Fraud
Ted Conrad
Sony Music Entertainment
FBI Investigation
Brett Peter Cowan
Murder Investigation
FBI
Domestic Violence
Richard Cottingham
Terri Hoffman
Sabrina Kidd

In the summer of 2000, Jessica Currin was found murdered in a small Kentucky town. Ray McCord’s mom Susan Galbreath had been integral in solving the crime, and even helped law enforcement put a man, Quincy Cross, in prison for life. After Ray inherited a box of files from his mom, his world is turned upside down. Among the hand-written notes, letters and photos, he finds what he believes is a sini... more

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Witnesses are held and interrogated in a seedy hotel by investigators. These Drury Inn confessions would prove controversial.

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Fabio Sementilli had built a life that looked like the Hollywood dream. He was known as “Big Daddy” – a larger than life guy with a stylish beard and an infectious laugh. He was a celebrated figure in th... more

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Susan and a British Journalist named Tom Mangold zero in on - a Black man who lives with his grandmother out of state. In just 10 days, Susan is convinced he’s the real killer.

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Recent Guests

Maggie Freeling
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 4. Telling Tales
Susan Galbreath
Private citizen whose investigation prompted public attention
Private investigator / investigator in Jessica Currin case
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 3. Prime Suspect
Donna Adams
Mother of the main suspect, involved in the case
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 2. My Mom, Susan
Jeremy Adams
Jessica Currin case suspect, later involved in defense
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 2. My Mom, Susan
Lolo Saxton
Initial suspect, boyfriend of Jessica Currin
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 2. My Mom, Susan
Tom Mangold
Veteran journalist who assists in the investigation
News / Journalism
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 2. My Mom, Susan
Nett Todd
Individual associated with Susan's circle
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 2. My Mom, Susan
Alice Arnold
Documentary journalist and podcaster researching the Jessica Currin story
Independent/Documentary project
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 1. The Hero Housewife Who Solved A Murder
Ray Currin
Only child of Susan Galbreath, witness to the case's legacy
Family of Susan Galbreath
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 1. The Hero Housewife Who Solved A Murder

Hosts

Steve Fishman
Creator and host with long-running involvement; affiliated with Orbit Media and The Binge.
Jonathan Hirsch
Host and reporter with multiple affiliations; plays a central role in reporting and production.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • Season 5 host is so hard to listen to 😒

    I really wanted to hear this story, but the way the host talked was sooooo annoying, sooooo distracting, and sooooo difficult to follow, it just made it hard and unpleasant to listen to the podcast. I tried to keep listening, but I had to give up

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    thinkthinkthink!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Like narrator, but hard to follow

    Re My Mother’s Lies: The story and intro hooked me! I even really like the narrator. But, it was told in a very choppy, disjointed manner. They introduced new people I didn’t remember or for the first time without enough background. It would have still been possible to tell this in a linear fashion and focus on Susan. The 20/20 episode helped me understand everything way more. I feel like I need to listen to the other woman’s podcast to see if there is more on the original suspects there.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kutekath27
    United Statesa month ago
  • Season 17

    I hesitated listening to this season because it had to do with a missing child. Thank you to Matt Angel for doing this podcast & thank you to the Morcombes for sharing their heart wrenching story. I can’t imagine all of the emotions dealing with the loss of a child & the questions that plagued the parents for years on end.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dcnw
    United Statesa month ago
  • Album art yellow off putting?

    I like the Binge podcasts but I find the artwork to feature a really off putting yellow color. Not sure who does the art but it needs a serious change (no AI).

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HarborGabby
    United Statesa month ago
  • My mothers lies

    Having trouble following - it's to choppy

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    huhuhzaahu
    United Statesa month ago

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#103
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#20
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#198
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#15
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#17
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My Mother’s Lies | 1. The Hero Housewife Who Solved A Murder
Q: How did Susan Galbreath become involved in the Jessica Currin case?
She stepped into the investigation after attending the crime scene, began collecting leads, and, with the help of Tom Mangold, gained attention and access that helped push the case forward despite limited official progress.
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Q: When did you realize something was off in Tara Lee's practice?
Courtney felt something was wrong when she witnessed Tara's chaotic methods and lack of proper handling of birth mothers and matches.
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
Q: How did Courtney first connect with Tara Lee?
Courtney initially found Tara Lee after struggling with adoption, hoping to facilitate a match that would lead to a successful adoption.
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
Q: What was Tara Lee's sales pitch to you?
Courtney mentioned that Tara Lee often claimed, 'my adoptions don't fail,' presenting a strong guarantee for the success of her matches.
Baby Broker | 2. Three Babies
Q: How did you feel when a third baby was introduced into the mix?
We felt overwhelmed and conflicted about possibly adopting a third baby while still connected to Sabrina's situation.

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A gripping true crime series that blends long-form storytelling with courtroom and investigative reporting. Across recent episodes, the show follows a high-stakes case surrounding Sabrina Kidd, including testimonies, legal maneuvering, and the pursuit of closure for families involved. The format often weaves in live-like courtroom atmospherics, investigative reporting, and personal reflections from family members and journalists, offering a cinematic, narrative-driven take on real events. Notable strengths include its multi-angled storytelling that foregrounds victims' families and a media perspective, plus serialized case exploration that can transition into TV or documentary-style storytelling. The show tends to attract listeners who enjo... more

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