About this episode

The episode discusses Jason Carroll's case and a surprising discovery that alters its course.

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 on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more critical to what we do. ⁠Click here to make a donation.⁠ Thank you. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case?⁠ ⁠Email us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: NHPR

Topics covered

• true crime
• exoneration
• investigation
• case discovery
• media spotlight

Keywords

• true crime
• Jason Carroll
• exoneration
• Bear Brook murders
• Sharon Johnson murder

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Organizations: bearbrookpodcast.com, megaphone.fm

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