Deep Cover

Assistant prosecutor in Philadelphia prepares a case for grand jury, exploring unsolved murder investigations and emotional challenges. Collaboration with DA's office on hate crime murder, gathering crucial evidence. Federal agents pursue murder case leads, facing challenges. Revisiting murder scene with key witness, emotional toll on witnesses. Confrontation and arrest of suspect, setting stage for trial.

A family seeks closure in the mysterious death of their uncle, delving into old memories and unanswered questions. The narrative explores family dynamics, bonds, and tragedy, leading to a quest for justice and closure after nearly 20 years.

Investigators secure a confession from the alleged accomplice in a murder case from 1989. The confession lacks key details, driving the team to unravel the mystery. Detective Luby's expertise aids in identifying a potential suspect, leading to debates on the sufficiency of evidence for a conviction.

Federal agents investigate a rumored racially motivated murder linked to a white supremacy group. The investigation uncovers hidden clues, mysterious connections to white supremacist groups, and a 15-year-old rumor. The agents pursue the truth with determination, leading to a high-stakes confrontation and exploration of Adolf Hitler's controversial influence on the 1936 Olympics.

Federal agents tackle a murder case without a body, facing the challenges of a racially motivated killing. They work to identify the victim and gain the suspect's cooperation amidst family dynamics. Uncovering the truth in a mysterious case, they seek closure through legal complexities and emotional challenges.

The podcast explores the baffling disappearance of My Tres Richardson and updates on Ronnie Carrasquillo's case, his unjust sentence, and struggles for parole. It delves into mysteries, parole hearings, legal battles, court decisions, and his emotional release after decades in prison. The episode captures Ronnie's journey towards freedom, reflections on prison life, safety, and helping others.

Explore Ronnie Carrasquillo's battle for parole after nearly 50 years in prison for accidental manslaughter, facing biased judges, unsolved mysteries, and opposition from law enforcement. Dive into his journey of redemption, justice, and faith amidst challenges and the pursuit of parole despite stigma and notoriety.

The podcast discusses the mysterious Hargan family case, allegations of corruption in Chicago, and Ronnie's unusual 200-600 year sentence. It explores the challenges of proving bias in legal cases and Ronnie's hopeful outlook after decades in prison.

In July of 1999, a young woman named Brooke Henson went missing from Travelers Rest, South Carolina. In this follow up episode to Deep Cover: Never Seen Again, Jake Halpern talks to Ben Ford, the chief of police in Travelers Rest about what we know and don’t know about her case, as the search continues.  If you have any new information at all that might be helpful, please contact him at ford@trpolice.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of Deep Cover, recorded live at Littlefield in Brooklyn, host Jake Halpern and his friend and fellow journalist Emily Bazelon (of New York Times Magazine and Political Gabfest) talk all things crime reporting. They talk about the ways female offenders have been portrayed in the media, the complicated ethics of telling these stories, and Jake gives the inside scoop on season three: “Never Seen Again.” For more about Emily’s reporting on Noura Jackson’s case, check out her New York Times Magazine article and her book Charged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.