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Generation Why: True Crime
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Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales. Don’t miss out—tune in and join a community passionate about uncovering the truth.
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The Murder of Michael Cochran - 678
1w ago00:55:23Tap to summarizeFebruary 6th, 2019. Beckley, West Virginia. On the day he and his wife were scheduled to have an important business meeting, Michael Cochran collapsed in his kitchen. He was admitted to the hospital for critically low blood sugar and died in hospice days later. A discovery made after a search of the Cochran home would raise suspicions that his death was no accident.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Sodder Children pt 2 - 677
2w ago00:45:31Tap to summarizeWith the authorities having decided that the children died in the fire, George and Jennie Sodder hire private investigators to help them figure out the truth of what happened, where their children went, and who was behind it. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Sodder Children pt 1 - 676
2w ago00:42:47Tap to summarizeOn Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family, consisting of George, Jennie and 9 of their 10 children, awoke in the middle of the night to flames engulfing their house. Not everybody made it out of there; five of the Sodder children were believed to have perished in the fire that night. Despite what the authorities said, George and Jennie Sodder were certain that their children did not die that night. What actually happened to the five Sodder children?For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Tamarac Murders - 675
3w ago00:54:06Tap to summarizeFebruary 16, 2025. Shots and screams filled the early morning in a Tamarac, FL, neighborhood as Mary Gingles fled her home after her father, David Ponzer, was shot. Her soon-to-be ex-husband, Nathan Gingles, calmly stalked her down the street as she banged on her neighbors’ doors, pleading for help. Within minutes, Nathan murdered David, Mary, and her neighbor, Andrew Ferrin, and walked away with his four-year-old daughter, resulting in an exhaustive Internal Affairs investigation of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →McDonald’s Monopoly Scandal - 674
4w ago00:50:16Tap to summarizeAugust 22nd, 2001. The FBI arrested eight individuals as part of a conspiracy to steal millions in prize funds from the McDonald’s Monopoly sweepstakes. The mastermind of this conspiracy was the very person who was tasked with distributing the game pieces. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Murder of Jill Behrman - 673
Apr 1300:52:55Tap to summarizeMay 31, 2000. Bloomington, Indiana. A 19 year-old Indiana University student disappeared while riding her bike on the morning of May 31st, 2000. Despite searches, no sign of Jill was found until three years after she went missing when her remains were discovered. Eventually, a man would be arrested for Jill's murder, but would the case against him be enough to convince a jury as well as the public that he was the killer?For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre - 672
Apr 600:43:25Tap to summarizeLas Cruces, New Mexico. On a quiet February morning in 1990, a bowling alley in Las Cruces, New Mexico, became the site of one of the state’s most brutal unsolved crimes. 911 dispatch received a distressing call from a 12-year-old who stated seven people had been shot, including herself. Four people, three of whom were children, were killed in the attack. Three decades later, the case remains unsolved.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Who Murdered Ashley Ouelette? - 671
Mar 3000:44:03Tap to summarizeFebruary 10th, 1999. Scarborough, Maine. Hours after Ashley Ouellette called her mother from a friend’s house, where she was supposed to be spending the night, her body was found in the road by passing motorists. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Afroman vs The Man - 670
Mar 2700:46:44Tap to summarizeA musician's home is raided, resulting in property damage and missing cash. He responded by making music videos and songs about the officers, which resulted in a civil trial no one is likely to ever forget.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Murder of Emogene Thompson - 669
Mar 2301:04:59Tap to summarizeApril 16th, 1993. Sugar Hill, Georgia. Emogene Thompson was found dead inside her vehicle. Investigators soon learned that a police car was seen at the crime scene on the night of the murder, leading them to suspect their own officer Michael Chapel, who responded to a burglary report at Emogene’s home days earlier. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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