WTOP’s American Nightmare Series

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“WTOP’s American Nightmare Series” is a podcast covering true crime stories in the Washington D.C. region.  Season 3, "Unknown Subject": For 9 years, he terrorized...

  • 49 minutes 25 seconds
    Introducing Profiling Evil: Las Vegas Massacre, The Dark Legacy of Stephen Paddock

    Did you enjoy Megan's conversation with Mike King? Check out a special bonus episode of Mike's show: Profiling Evil.


    On October 1, 2017, America faced an unfathomable tragedy. Stephen Paddock opened fire from his Mandalay Bay Hotel suite, killing 60 and injuring over 800 during the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Despite extensive investigations, his motives remain unclear, leaving a trail of unanswered questions.

    In this deep dive, Profiling Evil's Twisted Tales unravels the layers of Stephen Paddock's life—from his troubled childhood under the shadow of a criminal father to his calculated and chilling final act. What shaped this man? How did a seemingly ordinary life end in unthinkable violence? Join us as we explore the intricate psychological, familial, and societal factors that defined one of the most infamous mass shootings in U.S. history. Stay tuned as we connect the dots, uncover hidden truths, and learn from these dark tales. Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RING the BELL for more crime insights.


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    17 December 2025, 7:00 am
  • 27 minutes 59 seconds
    Part 2: Megan Cloherty Talks with Gardens of Evil Host Mike King

    This is part 2 of the special crossover episode with Mike King, criminal profiler - host of Profiling Evil and who's story is the subject of our next season of American Nightmares: Gardens of Evil..

    Megan and Mike sit down for an in-depth conversation about her time reporting on the Savopoulos family murders and the case against Daron Wint. Then the roles reverse. Megan turns the mic on Mike to talk about the upcoming Season 5 of American Nightmares: Gardens of Evil, premiering February 3rd. Mike offers a first look at the investigation, the survivors who came forward, and the disturbing truths behind a hidden religious community.

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    16 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 43 minutes 58 seconds
    Part 1: Megan Cloherty Talks with Gardens of Evil Host Mike King

    This is a special crossover episode with Mike King, criminal profiler - host of Profiling Evil and who's story is the subject of our next season of American Nightmares: Gardens of Evil..

    Megan and Mike sit down for an in-depth conversation about her time reporting on the Savopoulos family murders and the case against Daron Wint. Then the roles reverse. Megan turns the mic on Mike to talk about the upcoming Season 5 of American Nightmares: Gardens of Evil, premiering February 3rd. Mike offers a first look at the investigation, the survivors who came forward, and the disturbing truths behind a hidden religious community.

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    12 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 22 minutes 37 seconds
    S4 E14 - Appeal Denied: A Second Look

    This is 22 Hours: A Second Look, where we revisit our original season alongside host Megan Cloherty.

    In this final episode, Megan continues her conversation with Abigail. She opens up about her feelings on the prosecution of Daron Wint, whether forgiveness is possible, and the questions she’d ask the man who killed her parents and brother.

    Original Episode

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    The D.C. Court of Appeals has denied Daron Wint a retrial in his quadruple murder conviction. Hosts Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore sit down to talk about the three-judge panel's decision.

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    25 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 50 minutes 45 seconds
    S4 E13 - The Appeal: A Second Look

    This is 22 Hours: A Second Look, where we revisit our original season with host Megan Cloherty. In this episode, you’ll hear the final portion of Megan’s conversation with the prosecutors on the case. This segment dives into the investigation itself — how they coordinated with police, their thinking around Daron’s alibi, and the photos that never made it into evidence.


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    An update in the case after nearly two years: Daron Wint’s lawyers have filed an appeal seeking to throw out his conviction and asking for a new trial. Hosts Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore head back into the studio to discuss the latest development. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. Music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed with artist permission. Music for this episode is "Haters Hate" by Ramone Messam.

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    18 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 6 minutes 18 seconds
    Prelude: Gardens of Evil

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    Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult begins February 3rd.

    It was just another quiet neighborhood in small town America. At least, that's how it looked. But the immaculately groomed yards, trimmed hedges, and brightly colored flower gardens hid an insidious secret.

    More than a hundred residents were members of a cult called The Zion Society. Hiding in plain sight, they hoarded guns and ammunition. They created, sold, and modeled sexy lingerie. They took children away from parents and groomed them for sexual abuse.

    Their beliefs were centered around satisfying the perverted desires of one man - their leader: an unassuming, soft-spoken landscaper. Neighbors knew something was amiss, but it wasn't until a brave young woman broke away from the secretive group and confessed to authorities that everything began to unravel for this dangerous cult. This is the story of that unraveling told by the people who lived it.


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    13 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 18 minutes 27 seconds
    BREAKING: Major Breakthrough in Sherry Crandell Case from Season 2

    Megan Cloherty joins Paul Wagner, the host of American Nightmares: Murder in a Safe Place to discuss a major breakthrough in the Sherry Crandell case. On Monday investigators confirmed that the case has been solved.

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    12 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 38 minutes 24 seconds
    S4 E12 - The Breakdown Q&A #2: A Second Look

    This is 22 Hours: A Second Look, where we revisit our original season with host Megan Cloherty. In this episode, Megan is joined by Jack Moore and Julia Ziegler to answer listener questions. This was the last episode before our two updates after the trial, including Daron's choice to appeal and then the outcome of the court's ruling on that matter.


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    In our final episode, we again return to the studio and dig through our notes, files and transcripts of the case to answer listener questions. What happened to the $40,000 ransom and was it fully accounted for? What is the timeline of the various fires in the case? And what was the deal with Daron’s alibi, Ed?

    This episode is written and produced by WTOP reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to sign up for em ail alerts on the case, and to see photos and other evidence.

    "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. Music for this episode is “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam.

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    11 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    S4 E11 - Life Without: A Second Look

    This is 22 Hours: A Second Look, where we revisit our original season with host Megan Cloherty. In this episode, you'll hear what happened when Megan reached out to Daron Wint in prison. You'll learn just how many prisons he's been transferred to in the last 10 years, why he filed suit while he was inside, and what it takes to communicate with a prisoner in a federal penitentiary.

    New episodes drop every Tuesday.


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    After Daron Wint’s conviction, federal prosecutors press the judge for the harshest possible sentence and, for the first time reveal his history of explosive rage, violent threats and assaults. At Daron’s sentencing, emotional statements from the two surviving Savopoulos daughters are read in court. As the last regular episode comes to a close, we reflect back.

    This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser.

    "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. Music for this episode is “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam; “Beyond the Lows” by The Whole Other and “Spookster” by Wayne Jones, available in the YouTube Audio Library. “Rhythmic Pulse” and “Closing my Eyes for a Moment” by Daniel Birch and “Harbor” by Kai Engel are licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International.

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    4 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    S4 E10 - The Verdict: A Second Look

    This is 22 Hours: A Second Look, where we revisit our original season with host Megan Cloherty. In this episode, Megan is joined once again by Abigail Savopoulos. Abigal shares stories about her brother Philip, like how he got into racing and anecdotes about her little brother's BIG personality. She also speaks candidly about losing him, and how she managed to get through the trial while in college.

    New episodes drop every Tuesday.


    Original Episode

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    After six weeks, dozens of witnesses and hours of testimony, emotions were running high when attorneys delivered their closing arguments. Then the United States v. Daron Wint went to the jury. Some of the men and women who decided Daron Wint’s fate take us inside the deliberation room as they weighed the evidence and came to a conclusion. 

    This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser.

    MUSIC: All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. "Haters Hate" by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; "Rhythmic Pulse” by Daniel Birch and “Weirder” by Drake Stafford, licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International; and "Cast of Pods" by Doug Maxwell and “A Great Darkness Approaches, Can You Feel It” by ELPHNT, available in the YouTube Audio Library.

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    28 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    S4 E9 - Brother Vs. Brother: A Second Look

    This is 22 Hours: A Second Look, where we revisit our original season with host Megan Cloherty. In this episode, Megan is joined once again by co-creators Jack Moore and Julia Ziegler to discuss how the music for this podcast came together - and how it surprised listeners. They'll talk about how they wrote the podcast, how they got some of the audio clips, and Megan brings in a surprise guest to add a perspective that even Jack and Julia didn't know about.

    New episodes drop every Tuesday.


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    Daron Wint’s bizarre arrest one week after the murders on Woodland Drive only added to the mystery surrounding the case. When he was taken into custody, Daron was with five other people, including his brother, Darrell. But the full story of Daron’s arrest wouldn’t be told until his murder trial -- when prosecutors called brother to testify against brother.

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    21 October 2025, 11:00 am
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