Introducing: Safe to Drink
Introducing “Safe to Drink:” A New Hampshire town finds out its water has been contaminated by a chemical. The most basic question — whether the water is safe to drink — doesn’t have a clear answer. N...
12 Feb 33min
S1, Ep. 11 | Update: The Middle Child
Investigators make a discovery that brings the case of the Bear Brook murders to a close after 40 years – and reveals a new mystery. Click here to check out more podcast series from NHPR's Document t...
9 Sep 202549min
S2, Ep. 9 | Update: 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 st...
22 Apr 202432min
S2, Ep. 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 o...
10 Apr 202352min
S2, Ep. 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 ex...
3 Apr 202358min
S2, Ep. 6 | ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’
Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support ev...
27 Mars 202358min
S2, Ep. 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 ...
20 Mars 202351min
