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The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies.

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Michael Keetley - 522

Michael Keetley - 522

2023-05-2901:11:357

November 25, 2010, Ruskin, Florida. On Thanksgiving Day, 2010 a man dressed as a law enforcement officer approached a house in the early morning hours and shot at a group of men, killing two of them and wounding four. Soon after, there were rumors that the shooter was “Mike,” a local ice cream truck driver who had been shot and robbed earlier that year. Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Morgan Patten - 521

Morgan Patten - 521

2023-05-2201:17:5610

November 8, 2019. Jacksonville, North Carolina. Morgan Patten, 24, had traveled to North Carolina to visit her fiance, Phillip Brandon. He was a U.S. Marine and would be able to see her the following day. In the meantime, she walked from her hotel room to a diner to eat. Mysteriously, Morgan vanished from the diner and wasn't seen again until she was discovered at the scene of a crash. What circumstances led to Morgan's death and why had she been in a truck with two Marines? The two survivors weren't much help in explaining what had happened. Join us as we discuss the details of the case and explain what likely happened that evening.Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When Elon Musk posted a video of himself arriving at Twitter HQ carrying a white sink along with the message “let that sink in!” It marked the end of a dramatic takeover. Musk had gone from Twitter critic to “Chief Twit” in the space of just a few months but his arrival didn’t put an end to questions about his motives. Musk had earned a reputation as a business maverick. From PayPal to Tesla to SpaceX, his name was synonymous with big, earth-shattering ideas. So, what did he want with a social media platform? And was this all really in the name of free speech...or was this all in the name of Elon Musk? From Wondery, the makers of WeCrashed and In God We Lust, comes the wild story of how the richest man alive took charge of the world’s “digital public square.”Listen to Flipping The Bird: Wondery.fm/FTB_GWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lana Clarkson - 520

Lana Clarkson - 520

2023-05-1501:05:197

February 3, 2003, Alhambra, California. Famous record producer Phil Spector invited a woman named Lana Clarkson home to his mansion for a drink. Not long after they arrived, he walked back outside and told his driver, “I think I killed someone.” The woman was found dead inside the mansion from a gunshot wound to the head. Lana Clarkson's friends and family believed she had been murdered. Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Janice Trahan - 519

Janice Trahan - 519

2023-05-0857:009

July 23, 1996. Lafayette, Louisiana. Janice Trahan was diagnosed with HIV in January 1995. She later told the authorities that she believed her former romantic partner, Dr. Richard Schmidt, injected her with the virus in August 1994 after she ended their 10-year affair. This was the first time that a US criminal court would consider phylogenetic evidence in a case.Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It’s hard to imagine losing a loved one. A wife. A husband. A child. For many, it is their biggest fear. From Wondery, The Vanished is a podcast that tells stories of often overlooked and unsolved missing persons cases. In the most recent episodes, The Vanished unveils the case of Beau Mann, in 4-parts. Beau Mann was last seen in November 2021, at a 7-11 in Los Angeles. At the 7-11, he got into an Uber and texted 9-11. But help never came, and Beau was never seen again.To hear everything known about Beau Mann’s disappearance, follow The Vanished wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/GW_BeauMannHey Prime Members, you can listen to The Vanished ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AJ Armstrong - 518

AJ Armstrong - 518

2023-05-0101:10:147

July 29th, 2016. Bellaire, Texas. 16-year-old AJ Armstrong called the police to report that he heard gunshots inside his home. Both of his parents were found in their bed with fatal gunshot wounds. Suspicion immediately fell on AJ, who claimed he saw a masked intruder fleeing the house, but there were no signs of forced entry.Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the fourth and final episode, a judge finally takes action to free Kalief from the terrible years long string of continuances, but the damage is done and he struggles on the outside. Even with the support of celebrities and getting national attention Kalief wasn't able to get the care and resolve he so desperately needed to survive.We'd like to thank Paul Prestia for joining us. https://www.prestialaw.com/Music by Brent AllredGet bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In episode three, the situation at Rikers Island becomes more grim as Kalief finds himself in solitary confinement for a long stretch of time and his mental health deteriorates. We discuss all of the negative impacts of solitary and steps taken to ban the use of solitary confinement in our prisons and jails. We'd like to thank Paul Prestia for joining us. https://www.prestialaw.com/Music by Brent AllredSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the second episode of this series, Kalief Browder attempts to adjust to the terrible conditions at Rikers while a speedy trial eludes him. He suffers from abuse from both fellow inmates and guards, as well as endless adjournments. Finally a new judge is appointed to his case; is this Kalief's only hope?We'd like to thank Paul Prestia for joining us. https://www.prestialaw.com/Music by Brent AllredGet bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the first episode of this four part series, 16 year old Kalief Browder is arrested for allegedly stealing a backpack. His bail will be set but with a prior charge the courts will deny bail and Kalief is sent to Rikers Island in the Bronx to await trial. We'd like to thank Paul Prestia for joining us. https://www.prestialaw.com/Music by Brent AllredGet bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dylan Rounds - 513

Dylan Rounds - 513

2023-04-1046:076

May 28th, 2022. Lucin, Utah. On the morning of May 28th, Dylan Rounds called his grandmother to tell her he was putting his grain truck in a shed to prepare for the rain. No one has seen or heard from him since. Dylan’s case started off as a missing person case, but has since been updated to a criminal investigation involving at least one suspect. Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Baby Gabriel - 512

Baby Gabriel - 512

2023-04-0351:2810

December 26, 2009. Tempe, Arizona. In late December 2009, a young mother named Elizabeth Johnson fled Arizona with her baby, Gabriel. She called the baby’s father and claimed that she killed baby Gabriel, but she changed her story after she was arrested. What happened to Baby Gabriel and what can be done about it?Anyone with information on baby Gabriel’s whereabouts is urged to call the San Antonio Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at 210-207-7660 or the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311.If you have any tips about the case you can email gabrieljohnson.tips@gmail.com or contact the NCMEC at 1-800-THELOSTGet bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sean Daugherty - 511

Sean Daugherty - 511

2023-03-2701:07:0711

April 14, 2022. Yorktown, VA. On April 14, 2022, Twelve-year-old Sean Daugherty was found dead, hanging from the swingset in his backyard. His family was devastated and immediately knew someone had hurt their son. However, law enforcement approached the investigation as a tragic suicide and declared it as such a few weeks later. Sean’s family took to Facebook asking for a more thorough investigation to be conducted by a different law enforcement agency. Which leaves the question: Did Sean die by suicide or is there a murderer loose in Virginia?Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
January 26th, 1992. Leeds, England. Patricia Hall was reported missing on January 27th, 1992. Her husband Keith told the police that she left their home after an argument the day before. Patricia was never seen again. Keith Hall was arrested several months later after confessing to an undercover officer that he killed his wife. That confession, though, would create a major issue for prosecutors.Get bonus content and discuss cases from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Justice For Jacob  - 509

Justice For Jacob - 509

2023-03-1301:06:2816

On this episode of Generation Why, Justin & Aaron invited Eric Carter-Landin (True Consequences Podcast) to tell the story of his brother's murder and his mission to bring Jacob's killer to justice that has lasted for more than 30 years.https://www.change.org/p/da-clint-wellborn-please-reopen-the-case-of-the-murder-of-jacob-landinhttps://www.trueconsequences.com/Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 26th, 1999. Ridgefield, NJ. On the morning of her wedding day, Gladys was filled with excitement. She handed out bouquets of flowers to her bridesmaids in the middle of her New Jersey living room, already dressed in a white flowing wedding gown and surrounded by loved ones. As an unexpected guest entered the home, she turned and recognized her ex-boyfriend who pulled a .38mm handgun from his briefcase and fatally shot her three times.Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Greg Mulvihill - 507

Greg Mulvihill - 507

2023-02-2757:4717

September 1st, 2016. Carlsbad, California. In September of 2016, Greg Mulvihill was shot in a secluded area of Carlsbad, California. He was lured to the area after receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be a PI, hired by his ex wife to gather information about him in a custody battle over their son. When Greg and a friend went to collect this evidence they were shot at by a man hiding in the bushes. Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
December 25th, 2006. Phoenix, Arizona. Police officers entered the home of Ryan Waller, an 18-year-old living in Phoenix. They found Ryan injured but alive, and his girlfriend Heather dead from a gunshot wound to the head. Ryan was the initial suspect, but he acted very strangely during his interview, claiming he’d been shot in the face by two men who broke into the house. Ryan was taken to the police station and questioned before the police realized he really had been shot in the face and survived his injuries for two days.Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
December 30, 1999. Welch, Oklahoma. On December 30th, 1999 authorities responded to a fire at the Freeman family home outside of Welch, Oklahoma. The bodies of a married couple named Kathy and Danny Freeman were found in the wreckage, but they didn’t die in the fire. They died from gunshot wounds to the head. Their daughter Ashley Freeman, and Ashley’s best friend Lauria Bible, who was sleeping over that night, were gone.Did you know you can get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhy ?Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.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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Aimee Rodriguez

My heart goes out to the family. Something stood out to me, and it was Morgan's message to her mom about going to sleep and calling them in the morning. This is my opinion, so don't come for me, but that was a huge indicator she did not intend to return to the hotel. She planned on hanging out with the two men. Parents "believe" they know their children, but unfortunately, they often don't. I worked with teens, and I was always surprised at how different the teens acted when they came by themselves than when their parents were present. It was mind-blowing. I have three children and accepted this painful fact early on that my kids are not who I think they are. Either way, this is every parent's worse nightmare, and I hope Morgan's family can heal enough to push forward because I can only imagine they will never move on or get over it.

May 30th
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Anthony Hoggard

I normally love these guys, as they are usually totally unbiased. However, this whole episode is just victim blaming. Really disappointed.x

May 20th
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Melanie Petterson

I love that your talking about the issue of solitaire confinement. now address the issue of being on parol. and not being to live a life and in one minute going back to jail for simple issues. can't make it to your appointment and now going back to jail.

May 19th
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Nicky Grant

I can't believe what this poor woman went through at the hands of someone who merely wanted control over her. The devil was truly wearing sheeps clothing on this one. The other thing that infuriated me was he used his power as a Dr to do this! So glad investigators were tenacious enough to get him. Bet he's not smiling anymore!

May 8th
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lisa bradford

I think it shows Janice's good character that she goes out of her way to notify all her ex-sexual partners to notify them of her infection status.Its not an easy thing to do. But she did the right thing, contacting. all those who could be involved.

May 8th
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Aleesha

🤔🤔🤔

May 5th
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Diana Cress

Find true crime podcasts at https://findtruecrimes.com ! Thank you!

Apr 21st
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Shawna

excellent job on this one!! well researched!!!

Apr 16th
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ID12643429

https://castbox.fm/vd/582424907 Oh my gosh I’m listening open mouthed, yes this could be explained, but I have so many questions. I truly hope more is done in the future for this to be resolved and not accepted as suicide.

Apr 1st
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Johnny Utah

Killed people for a damn car..Get a job and buy one. DP fits in this case.

Mar 14th
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BC

holy shit, Ryan had been shot in the face twice and the detective didn't notice? he's in the wrong line of work.

Mar 6th
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roopa kumar

It is a matter of shame that the police should take proper action to find out about this murder . https://elogowanie.pl/

Feb 18th
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Tabitha Alain Michaud

You already did this one..

Feb 14th
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Grunkle Hatter

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Feb 6th
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Erin Kimbro

This is from my hometown of Auburn. This was a wild case that everyone here remembers because this rarely happens here. So glad her family finally got their justice

Feb 1st
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An interested party

that's because each state has its own rules isn't it?

Feb 1st
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LeAnna Shane Tanenbaum

The misinformation and uneducated opinions in this episode are just......dangerous.. why would the fact that firearms were banned have anything to do with the perpetrators' act? Also, his therapist and all therapists are mandatory reporters. She did not break any privileges. They are mandated to report if their client has expressed any intent to hurt themselves or others. I understand we are all afforded the privilege to express our opinions unfettered but with an audience this size you have a responsibility to make those opinions as educated as possible or at the very least to clearly express that they are absolutely and unquestionably one person's uneducated opinion.

Jan 24th
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Zank Frappe

This one was rough for me.

Jan 24th
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گردونه Gardooneh

Afsaaneh, 45 years old, killed by her brother who is btw a university professor in Iran, because she "liked to party way too much." He only got 3 years in jail. appalling and unfathomable. This is the kind of sick situation women in Iran are dealing with on the daily. Jennifer's case disgusted me to my core and reminded me of poor Afsaaneh, who will never get the justice she deserves. Domestic violence is serious, be it in Iran or The U.S.

Jan 23rd
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ID22578714

500 episodes - an amazing effort from two excellent podcasters.

Jan 10th
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