
Bear Brook
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Hide and Seek
Bear Brook
10/03/18 • 31 min
Three boys kick over a mysterious barrel in the woods. A small town cop fishes for answers. Evidence is buried, and the case goes cold.
To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, click here. To listen to "Death Resulting," click here.
Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



12 Listeners

Known Only To God
Bear Brook
10/10/18 • 41 min
The discovery of a second barrel raises questions. A stalled investigation churns back to life and then stalls again. An amateur sleuth takes Jason into the forest.
Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



10 Listeners

Eunsoon Jun
Bear Brook
10/24/18 • 44 min
An ominous New Year’s party introduction. An estranged cousin goes missing. Police question a man with multiple identities. A search leads authorities to his basement.
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Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



7 Listeners

Bloodline: Part 1
Bear Brook
10/31/18 • 40 min
A child is abandoned. Timelines come together. A family tree begins to take shape. A chameleon is revealed.
Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



6 Listeners

A Smaller Haystack
Bear Brook
10/17/18 • 25 min
After 30 years of torpor, investigators finally inch the Bear Brook case forward. A geologist uncovers the history buried in human teeth and hair. The faces of the victims are reconstructed.
Want to make sure that NHPR continues creating projects like Bear Brook? Click here to donate $20. Thanks for your support.
Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



6 Listeners

Update: Ripple Effects
Bear Brook
11/15/18 • 9 min
This is the first short update in the story of the Bear Brook murders that we’ll be producing to let listeners know about any breaking news in the case.
Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



5 Listeners

Extraordinary
Bear Brook
02/20/23 • 39 min
For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, click here.
Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



4 Listeners

Trial in a Trial
Bear Brook
03/20/23 • 47 min
A new true crime story is told and when juries hear it, it leads to different results for all three defendants. During the first trial, the lead detective makes a big mistake.
For more on the case and to see a table of confession discrepancies, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



4 Listeners

09/07/22 • 1 min
Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?


3 Listeners

The Pursuit
Bear Brook
02/27/23 • 41 min
We begin with the story police told about Sharon Johnson’s murder. The veteran detective on the case develops a theory involving her husband and a teenager. A surprising admission leads to a new break in the case.
For more on the case and to see a timeline of Sharon's last day, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.
Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.
Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.
Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.
Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?
Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”
Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com.
Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.



3 Listeners
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FAQ
How many episodes does Bear Brook have?
Bear Brook currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does Bear Brook cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Bear Brook?
The episode title 'Hide and Seek' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Bear Brook?
The average episode length on Bear Brook is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Bear Brook released?
Episodes of Bear Brook are typically released every 10 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Bear Brook?
The first episode of Bear Brook was released on Aug 7, 2018.
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@movieshan
Jan 28
One of the most riveting podcasts alive ever heard and a profound work of journalism from my alma mater, NH Public Radio!
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