Bear Brook – Podcastlijstje

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?

Season 3: A Private Matter - A Christmas tree farmer vanishes from his small town. His wife never reports him missing. Can anyone find out why? New episodes starting Oct. 21, 2026.

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.”

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A Private Matter, Episode 2

21 oktober 2026 · 43 min
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Jay's daughter explains how she finally realized her father was missing and shares another side to Patty most people don't know. Police make a new discovery about the timing of Jay's disappearance. Lees meer

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Bear Brook is a production of the ⁠Document⁠ team at New Hampshire Public Radio. If you have tips or more information, email us at bearbrook@nhpr.org.
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A Private Matter, Episode 1

21 oktober 2026 · 26 min
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A Christmas tree farmer with dementia named Jay Hickey vanishes from his small town in rural New Hampshire. Jay's wife Patty never reports him missing. A tipster claims "a lot of strangeness is starting to emerge" – and they're right. Lees meer

To hear this season of Bear Brook ad-free, click here to become a member of our Patreon.

Bear Brook is a production of the Document team at New Hampshire Public Radio. If you have tips or more information, email us at bearbrook@nhpr.org.
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Trailer | Bear Brook Season 3: A Private Matter

23 september 2026 · 3 min
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A Christmas tree farmer with dementia disappears. His wife never reports him missing. Can anyone find out why? Lees meer

A Private Matter is the third season of Bear Brook, the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio hosted by Jason Moon. New episodes starting October 21, 2026.

Listen to Bear Brook ad-free and support our journalism at patreon.com/BearBrook.
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S1, Ep. 11 | Update: The Middle Child

9 september 2025 · 50 min
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Investigators make a discovery that brings the case of the Bear Brook murders to a close after 40 years – and reveals a new mystery. Lees meer

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Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. ⁠Click here to make a donation.⁠ Thank you.

Photos, transcripts, and more at ⁠bearbrookpodcast.com⁠.

Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case?⁠ ⁠Email us⁠.
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S2, Ep. 9 | Update: The Reversal

22 april 2024 · 33 min
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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 case in 35 years – and one step closer to possibly learning who killed Sharon Johnson. Lees meer

Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. ⁠Click here to make a donation.⁠ Thank you.

Photos, transcripts, and more at ⁠bearbrookpodcast.com⁠. To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, ⁠click here⁠.

Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case?⁠ ⁠Email us⁠.
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S2, Ep. 8 | The Box

10 april 2023 · 52 min
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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. Lees meer

For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com.

Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. ⁠Click here to make a donation.⁠ Thank you.

Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case?⁠ ⁠Email us⁠.
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S2, Ep. 7 | This Side of the Line

3 april 2023 · 58 min
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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. Lees meer

For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com.

Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. ⁠Click here to make a donation.⁠ Thank you.

Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case?⁠ ⁠Email us⁠.
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S2, Ep. 6 | ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’

27 maart 2023 · 59 min
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Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened. Lees meer

Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. ⁠Click here to make a donation.⁠ Thank you.

Photos, transcripts, and more at ⁠bearbrookpodcast.com⁠. To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, ⁠click here⁠.

Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case?⁠ ⁠Email us⁠.
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S2, Ep. 5 | Trial in a Trial

20 maart 2023 · 52 min
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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. Lees meer

For more on the case and to see a table of confession discrepancies, visit bearbrookpodcast.com.

Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. ⁠Click here to make a donation.⁠ Thank you.

Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case?⁠ ⁠Email us⁠.
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S2, Ep. 4 | ‘Promises Have Been Made’

13 maart 2023 · 50 min
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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. Lees meer

For more on the case and to see a timeline of the interrogations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com.

Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. ⁠Click here to make a donation.⁠ Thank you.

Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case?⁠ ⁠Email us⁠.
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