About this episode

The episode discusses a significant development in Jason Carroll's case as New Hampshire prosecutors agree to DNA test old evidence.

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 step closer to possibly learning who killed Sharon Johnson. 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. Photos, transcripts, and more at ⁠bearbrookpodcast.com⁠. To hear more stories by Jason Moon and NHPR's Document team, ⁠click here⁠. 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

Topics covered

• DNA testing
• cold cases
• true crime
• prosecutorial decisions
• murder investigation

Keywords

• Bear Brook
• Jason Carroll
• Sharon Johnson
• DNA test
• New Hampshire
• murder case
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHPR

Places: New Hampshire

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