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Wondery Presents Generation Why: Kalief Browder
04:21The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Now, in a special, 4-part series, The Generation Why podcast unravels the story of Kalief Browder. A young boy who was falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held without bail at Rikers Island for 3 years. He endured consistent abuse by prison staff and inmates, and was held in solitary confinement for more than seven hundred consecutive days. This is a story about a young life unfairly caught in the middle of the (in)justice system.Listen to this 4-part series on Kalief’s story by following Generation Why wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/DD_GenWhyMiniHey Prime Members, you can listen to Generation Why ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today.
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What to Listen to Next: Nightmare Next Door
41:53If you enjoyed Deadliest Decade, you may also enjoy Nightmare Next Door, a podcast from ID that's back for a second season. Nightmare Next Door is a true crime show that peels back the peaceful facade of small town America and exposes the dark secrets hidden behind its white-washed picket fences. Nightmare Next Door, the official Nightmare Next Door podcast from ID, dives into each real life murder mystery through first person accounts and unfolds the darkness amidst the colorful backdrop of the town and the characters that live there. Follow Nightmare Next Door wherever you get your podcasts.The Milk Carton Murder
36:58When young Sarah Rairdon vanishes in Underwood, Minnesota, the whole town launches an exhaustive search for her. The discovery of her body leads to terrifying fears of child abductions and reveals a tragic secret.For even more Deadliest Decade, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/deadliestdecade to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply.Wondery Presents: Stolen Hearts
05:23Sergeant Jill Evans is a small-town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries.Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits.But that would be boring, wouldn’t it? Instead, this is a love story like no other. It’s all going so well for Jill and Dean, until Halloween night, when Dean disappears. And Sgt. Jill is left to pick up the pieces.From Wondery and Novel, comes a new series. Hosted by Kerry Godliman.Follow Stolen Hearts on Amazon Music of wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Listen to Stolen Hearts: Wondery.fm/SH_DeadliestThe Krishna Killers
39:55Hare Krishnas follow a religion based on divine love. The mysterious disappearance of a charismatic devotee exposes a disturbing dark side. When another member is shot dead, police uncover a twisted web of murder and betrayal.For even more Deadliest Decade, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/deadliestdecade to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply.The Death of Disco
37:10When 24-year-old Diane Delia is found dead in the Hudson River, detectives realize she was once a man. An investigation leads them to New York's disco and gay club scenes and a dramatic love triangle that could expose the killer.For even more Deadliest Decade, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/deadliestdecade to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply.The Dixieland Murders
38:25In 1987, two of Biloxi, Mississippi's most prominent citizens, Judge Vincent Sherry and his wife, Margaret, a city councilwoman, were killed in their home. Their oldest daughter sets out on a quest to find her parents' killer.For even more Deadliest Decade, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/deadliestdecade to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply.