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In The Dark

In The Dark

By: The New Yorker
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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 released a special report on the coronavirus pandemic in the Mississippi Delta. In 2023, In the Dark joined The New Yorker and Condé Nast. “The Runaway Princesses,” a four-part series that asks why the women in Dubai’s royal family keep trying to run away, came out in January.

In the Dark is a two-time Peabody Award winner and, in 2019, became the first podcast to win a George Polk Award, one of the top honors in journalism. The program has also received an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award and a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award.

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  • Season One: The Trailer

    Season One: The Trailer
    Aug 29 2016

    After he disappeared nearly 27 years ago, Jacob Wetterling's remains have been found. Why did it take so long?


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    4 mins
  • S1 E1: The Crime

    S1 E1: The Crime
    Sep 7 2016

    The abduction of Jacob Wetterling, which made parents more vigilant and led to the first national requirement that states track sex offenders via registries, took place before moonrise on a warm October night in 1989.


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    35 mins
  • S1 E2: The Circle

    S1 E2: The Circle
    Sep 7 2016

    When Jacob Wetterling was taken, authorities launched what would turn into one of the largest searches for any missing person in the history of the United States. But that first night, law enforcement didn't cover all the basics.


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    39 mins
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I have zero compassion or empathy for sex offenders and have no desire to humanize them. Marcos may have only tried to meet up with the teenagers but the intention of having sex with a minor was there. Who knows how many more teenage girls he would have manipulated and lured into having sex. As a veteran myself I'm disappointed and think he's a disgrace to the uniform.

As for the kids that have been labeled sex offenders for experimenting, we'll that's a different story. They should never have been labeled sex offenders.

no compassion

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I graduated highschool in '97, so was still young when this whole thing started. I know I've heard of Curtis Flowers, but had NO IDEA it was THIS BAD!! I'm resisting finding out what has happened, so I'm learning this all for the first time. I CANNOT believe this happened...

How is this POSSIBLE???

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Narration: clear, nuanced, engaging.

Content: well organized, nuanced, educational, horrific analysis of the etymology, goals, and tactics of serial murders.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.




Fascinating Information About Serial Murders

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I love the work they put into their research, and ability to pay out the facts in a meaningful and understandable way.

Great Accountability

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This podcast is a well researched and riveting true crime story about the courage of a group of people - all victimized by the same deviant sexual perpetrator - fought back years later-sharing horrific stories of abuse. Together their journey of pain, healing and restored dignity is told. Did they get the justice they deserved? Listen and judge for yourself.

Riveting true story of shocking crimes and a murder

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Excellent coverage. I hope that Curtis Flowers gets the justice he deserves. Well directed and edited.

Classic investigative reporting done well.

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I enjoyed this podcast very much. I liked how it was narrated. It was edited very well with a very seamless transition from each episode. It was very sad at times but I found it very fascinating to know this kind of stuff happens. Over all excellent!

Very Captivating

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Remarkable stories, particularly the coverage of Curtis Flowers. American continues to need this kind of investigative reporting and someone to hold the justice system accountable. Coverage and storytelling are great. Can't wait for more.

Investigative Reporting Lives!

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Now are they going to spend as much time making sure those four victims get justice?!

Pretty good but with a predefined opinion.

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