Bear Brook

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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? More at bearbrookpodcast.com

  • 28 minutes 24 seconds
    Episode 9: 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 case in 35 years – and one step closer to possibly learning who killed Sharon Johnson.

    For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

    22 April 2024, 4:05 am
  • 47 minutes 57 seconds
    Bonus: ‘Crime Story’

    It’s been one year since we dropped Bear Brook Season 2. Here’s where things stand with Jason Carroll’s case and a refresher on how we got here – and where the case is going. Host Jason Moon talks with Kathleen Goldhar of CBC’s “Crime Story” podcast about the series.

    22 February 2024, 4:22 pm
  • 6 minutes 6 seconds
    Introducing: The 13th Step

    Reporter Lauren Chooljian starts getting tips about the founder of New Hampshire’s largest addiction treatment network. He is allegedly sexually harassing or assaulting women — employees and former clients at his facilities. The tips send Lauren on a journey deep into the addiction treatment industry, which, as one source says, “needs a #MeToo movement.” The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. Listen to the whole series now by clicking here.

    6 June 2023, 4:05 am
  • 48 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 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 case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

     

    To explore more data, visit The National Registry of Exonerations.

    10 April 2023, 8:00 am
  • 56 minutes 14 seconds
    Episode 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 and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

     

    To explore more data, visit The National Registry of Exonerations.

    3 April 2023, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 24 seconds
    Episode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’

    Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened.

    For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

    27 March 2023, 8:00 am
  • 49 minutes 43 seconds
    Episode 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 mistake.

    For more on the case and to see a table of confession discrepancies, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

    20 March 2023, 8:00 am
  • 45 minutes 24 seconds
    Episode 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 on the case and to see a timeline of the interrogations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

    13 March 2023, 8:00 am
  • 51 minutes 16 seconds
    Episode 3: The Breaking Point

    Police interrogate a second teenager named Jason Carroll – with help from Jason’s own mother.

    For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

    6 March 2023, 9:00 am
  • 41 minutes 11 seconds
    Episode 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 admission leads to a new break in the case.

    For more on the case and to see a timeline of Sharon's last day, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

    27 February 2023, 9:00 am
  • 39 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 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? The man imprisoned for her murder maintains his innocence.

    For more on the case, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here.

     

     

    20 February 2023, 9:00 am
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