What Happened to Libby Caswell
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In 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri. Police quickly ruled her death a suicide. But her mother Cindy thinks she was murdered — and she believes she has proof the crime scene was staged. Award-winning investigative reporter Melissa Jeltsen dives deep into Libby’s final days, finding new evidence that unravels the official story and threatens to implicate more than just those in the motel room that day. In her search for answers, Jeltsen exposes the web of failures that left Libby vulnerable, and explores how her story fits into one of America’s most deadly epidemics.
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Episodes
Undetermined — Libby Caswell E2
36m · PublishedLibby’s boyfriend is interviewed by police. The medical examiner isn’t sure exactly how Libby died — but the police close the case as a suicide anyway. Libby’s mom, Cindy, questions the official report.
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The Girl In Room 319 — Libby Caswell E1
38m · PublishedIn 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri with her boyfriend’s belt around her neck. Her grieving mom Cindy is left with more questions than answers. Award-winning investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen digs into the circumstances surrounding Libby’s death.
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What Happened to Libby Caswell — TRAILER
3m · PublishedIn 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri. In Season Two of "What Happened To...", investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen exposes the web of failures that left Libby vulnerable, and explores how her story fits into one of America’s most deadly epidemics.
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Introducing: Sacred Scandal
2m · PublishedLa Luz del Mundo Sacred Scandal, named one of Podtrac’s Best New Podcasts of 2022, embarks on its second season, focusing on Mexico-based megachurch La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World). It tells the story of Naasón Joaquín García, a self-proclaimed apostle, who is currently behind bars after pleading guilty in June 2022 of sexually abusing girls from his congregation. Naasón is currently serving a nearly 17-year sentence, but maintains his innocence. Host and investigative journalist Roberta Garza explores Naasón's control over a multitude of devotees, some of whom now describe their experiences in the church as "pure evil." In this true-crime series, survivors share stories about this powerful religious leader and the alleged sexual abuse that followed, many relating to minors.
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Bonus: The Other Sandra
22m · PublishedIn this bonus episode, Melissa talks with Laura Crimaldi — a reporter for The Boston Globe — who is covering a contemporary case with eerie similarities to Sandy Beal.
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Good Grief
33m · PublishedThe Beal family is faced with a daunting task that threatens to divide them. Sandy’s final words are cast in a new light.
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The Unraveling
29m · PublishedSandy’s cousin Kim meets with a cold case detective who offers her something unexpected - and transformative.
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Divided Minds
33m · PublishedThe Beals' distrust of police leaves even the most basic facts about Sandy's case up for interpretation.
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Update: Sandy's Police File
15m · PublishedSandy’s newly released police file reveals that she sought help from law enforcement months before her death.
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The Stink
29m · PublishedThe exact nature of Sandy's relationships with local police officers comes under new scrutiny.
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What Happened to Libby Caswell has 24 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 11:27:41. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on February 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 21st, 2024 17:12.
