Bear Brook

Introducing: Safe to Drink

Introducing “Safe to Drink:” A New Hampshire town finds out its water has been contaminated by a chemical. The most basic question — whether the water is safe to drink —

S1, Ep. 11 | Update: The Middle Child

Investigators make a discovery that brings the case of the Bear Brook murders to a close after 40 years – and reveals a new mystery. Click here to check out more podcast

S2, Ep. 9 | Update: The Reversal

The state of New Hampshire has made a sudden about-face: Prosecutors have now agreed to DNA test old evidence in Jason Carroll’s case. It’s the biggest development in the

S2, Ep. 8 | The Box

The true crime media spotlight shines on Jason Carroll. Then, a chance encounter leads to a surprising discovery that changes the course of his case. For more on the cas

S2, Ep. 7 | This Side of the Line

How could someone possibly confess to murder if they didn’t do it? A modern understanding of confessions sheds new light on Jason Carroll’s case. For more on the case an

S2, Ep. 6 | ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’

Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cu

S2, Ep. 5 | Trial in a Trial

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 mis

S2, Ep. 4 | ‘Promises Have Been Made’

One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder. Then, an alleged secret comes to light that changes everything. For more

S2, Ep. 3 | The Breaking Point

Police interrogate a second teenager named Jason Carroll – with help from Jason’s own mother. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts hav

S2, Ep. 2 | The Pursuit

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

S2, Ep. 1 | Extraordinary

Sharon Johnson’s family and friends have spent the last 35 years coping with her brutal murder. But what if that story was based on a lie? Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a

Trailer | Bear Brook 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 po

S1, Ep. 10 | The In-Between

A clue is found buried on an internet message board. DNA is wrestled from rootless hair. Two investigators work parallel leads, and authorities call a press conference.

S1, Ep. 9 | Update 2: Eric Rasmussen

A son remembers his father, and searches for clues in his military paperwork. A conversation with one of Terry Rasmussen's surviving children. Bear Brook is made by NHPR

S1, Ep. 8 | Update: Ripple Effects

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 is m

S1, Ep. 7 | Chameleon

The case that was solved in reverse leaves many questions unanswered. New methods of inquiry are used to crack other cold cases. Do groundbreaking techniques come at the

S1, Ep. 6 | Bloodline: Part 2

This is part two of episode 5. A child is abandoned. Timelines come together. A family tree begins to take shape. A chameleon is revealed.  Want to make sure that NHPR c

S1, Ep. 5 | Bloodline: Part 1

A child is abandoned. Timelines come together. A family tree begins to take shape. A chameleon is revealed.  Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent f

S1, Ep. 4 | Eunsoon Jun

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. W

S1, Ep. 3 | A Smaller Haystack

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 victim