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Cruel Summer: The Violent Death of Tiffany Valiante

by Wavland and Street Smart Audio

When the body of 18-year-old Tiffany Valiante was found on railroad tracks deep in the New Jersey Pine Barrens in the summer of 2015, it was all too easy for police to label her death a suicide. More than a decade later, journalist Marie McGovern takes you inside a remarkable four-year investigation into the terrible tragedy that became a frightening mystery. From Wavland and Street Smart Audio, Cruel Summer: The Violent Death of Tiffany Valiante brings stunning new perspectives on the case and the first in-depth examination of the life, times and horrific death of a young woman with everything to live for.

Latest episodes

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Cell Phones Don't Lie | Chapter 7

How could Tiffany's cell phone be moving when she was miles away at railroad tracks? That's not the only mystery. Why would she be making arrangements to meet friends at

Oct 1
40 min

How Do You Lose An Axe? | Chapter 6

Marie questions how potentially vital evidence goes missing, as Tiffany's mother finds herself at the center of a shocking development. And Marie uncovers a mysterious ca

Sep 24
32 min

Rule Out Homicide | Chapter 5

The spotlight turns onto the original investigation as someone at the scene comes forward to reveal what she saw that fateful night. Her account shocks everyone as other

Sep 17
40 min

The Download | Chapter 4

Like any teenager, Tiffany's cell phone was the center of her life. Digital detectives unlock Tiffany's phone. And what Marie discovers in the new download is frightening

Sep 10
39 min

Secret Friend | Chapter 3

There was a secret someone special in Tiffany's life. She breaks her silence to reveal her friend's state of mind and cast more doubt on the decision to label her death a

Sep 3
36 min

Summer of Silence | Chapter 2

Tiffany was popular, with a wide circle of friends. Marie is given unprecedented access to Tiffany's social media and reaches out to those who knew her best. She is shock

Aug 27
41 min

Into The Night | Chapter 1

For Tiffany Valiante the summer of 2015 was about enjoying the beach, the pool and parties before she left for college. But after a family gathering, she was found dead o

Aug 20
42 min

Trailer: Cruel Summer: The Violent Death of Tiffany Valiante

When the body of 18-year-old Tiffany Valiante was found on railroad tracks deep in the New Jersey Pine Barrens in the summer of 2015, it was all too easy for police to la

Aug 13
3 min

Chart trend

Position in the True Crime chart (US), last 90 days.

#33
all-time peak
18
days in the top 50 since Sep 2026

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#33 — True Crime US

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Fantastic investigative journalism, I was hooked immediately and remember the case from unsolved mysteries. Highly recommend, hoping for justice!

Carb Loaded · Sep 2026

A gripping podcast that pulled me in immediately. Smart storytelling, fascinating details, and top-notch investigative journalism. Like a great book, once you start listening, you won’t want to stop

Jimmy James Louis · Aug 2026

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