Uncover: Calls From a Killer
CBC
What does a reporter do when they receive a cold call from one of the most horrific serial killers in Canadian history?The killer: Clifford Olson, who murdered at least eleven children in the 1980s. The reporter: Arlene Bynon, who recorded her jailhouse calls with Olson for years.Alongside legendary journalist Peter Worthington, Arlene spent hundreds of hours on the phone with Olson. It was kept secret from his prison guards; he wasn't allowed to speak to the media.In Calls From a Killer, from CBC’s Uncover, Arlene unearths secrets that have been buried for decades. Secrets about Olson's crimes, about how police failed his young victims and their families — and why law enforcement paid a psychopathic serial killer $100,000. With Nathaniel Frum — Peter's grandson — Arlene exposes hard truths about a forgotten tragedy, a bungled investigation, the loved ones left behind, and the mind of a killer. About UNCOVER: Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 31min
S29 E3: "I Know He Did It" | Capital Gazette
Part 3: The Capital Gazette takes on a new beat: itself. As the shooter's case works its way towards trial, the staff tries to balance coverage obligations with personal feelings.
Oct 21, 2024 • 29min
S29 E4: "We Are the Newsroom" | Capital Gazette
Part 4: The Capital Gazette is swept up in the troubles of the newspaper industry. Its corporate owners are making painful cuts, and a hedge fund with an ominous reputation seeks control. Staff members, who survived the 2018 shooting and kept the Capital going, wonder if the paper can last.
Oct 21, 2024 • 34min
S29 E5: "All of a Sudden… It’s Different" | Capital Gazette
Part 5: In our final episode, there's one important part of the newspaper's story we couldn't bring you until now: what it's like to have their attacker stand trial. And the unexpected ways that trial can affect you. Plus a big update about the newspaper itself.
Sep 18, 2024 • 4min
S29 Trailer | Embedded: Capital Gazette
In the upcoming season, Uncover listeners will get to know the surviving staff of The Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, MD, where a gunman murdered five people in June 2018. Produced by NPR's Embedded.
Sep 16, 2024 • 1min
S28 Trailer | Someone Knows Something: Dee & Moore
In 1964, the partial remains of two black teenagers — Charles Moore and Henry Dee — were pulled from a backwater of the Mississippi River. Brutally murdered by the Ku Klux Klan, no one was ever convicted. In one of his first ever cold case investigations, Someone Knows Something host David Ridgen joins victim's brother Thomas Moore, as he returns to Mississippi 40 years later to discover the truth, confront the Klansmen involved, and find justice.
Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 11min
S28 E1: The Wrong Body | "Someone Knows Something"
In 1964, two klansmen were arrested for the murder of Dee & Moore: James Ford Seale and Charles Marcus Edwards. The charges were dropped. But Edwards is still known to be alive, and Thomas wants to meet him face to face. For transcripts of this series, please visit this page.
Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
S28 E2: The Klansman | "Someone Knows Something"
Why did authorities close the case? David & Thomas speak with the FBI and local District Attorney to try to find out. They also meet Henry's sister Thelma and Joe Lee, one of the last to see Dee & Moore alive. Thomas makes a shocking discovery. For transcripts of this series, please visit this page.
Sep 16, 2024 • 42min
S28 E3: The Hornet’s Nest | "Someone Knows Something"
Jerry Mitchell, a seasoned journalist known for his expertise in FBI documents, joins U.S. Attorney Dunn Lampton in a gripping discussion on reopening a decades-old murder case rooted in the civil rights era. They explore the chilling stories of unsolved murders in Mississippi and the persistent shadows of the Ku Klux Klan. The conversation dives into the revival of crucial FBI evidence, the emotional toll on families seeking justice, and the complexities of uncovering truths in a fraught historical context.
Sep 16, 2024 • 48min
S28 E4: Bunkley | "Someone Knows Something"
Thomas Moore, the brother of 1964 murder victim Charles Moore, teams up with David Ridgen to unveil dark truths surrounding the atrocities committed by the Ku Klux Klan. They delve into the lingering effects of historical injustices and the critical role of community support in confronting the past. Through tense investigations and emotional testimonies, they highlight the complexities of seeking justice amid fear and fading memories. Their journey unfolds in a rally for accountability, culminating in a bold confrontation with those tied to the decades-old case.
Sep 16, 2024 • 49min
S28 E5: The Bridge | "Someone Knows Something"
The investigation continues, leading to the doorsteps of more former Klansmen. Then, a surprising revelation from Lampton. For transcripts of this series, please visit this page.
