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Culpable

64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21.7K ratings

Explore unsettled true crime cases where culpability has yet to be established. Host Dennis Cooper returns with six new unsolved cases in Culpable: Case Review. In season one, Dennis explored the case of Christian Andreacchio, whose death in 2014 was ruled a suicide after a 45-minute investigation, despite substantial evidence that points to murder. Season two explored the 2013 death of a young mother, Brittany Stykes, who was shot and killed while driving on an Ohio Highway with her 1-year-old daughter seated next to her. New episodes of Culpable available on Fridays.

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Up and Vanished Returns

February 23, 2024 21:04 - 2 minutes

Payne Lindsey returns to lead a new investigation into the disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk, who vanished from the subarctic town of Nome in 2020. From Tenderfoot TV, a new chapter begins, this is season 4... 'Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun'. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing The Raven

January 12, 2024 13:00 - 3 minutes

Who is responsible for two deaths hours after Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta? An altercation outside of a nightclub left two men stabbed to death in the street. The prime suspect, Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis. New evidence emerges in one of the most infamous crimes in sports history. Football, murder, and the man in the middle... from the producers of 'Culpable' and ‘Up and Vanished’, this is ‘The Raven’.  Use this link to find 'The Raven' and follow the show. To learn more about...

Introducing Truer Crime

December 22, 2023 21:26 - 3 minutes

Do you ever listen to a true crime podcast and think “that’s not quite right…?” Same. Crime stories are hard to ignore and even harder to forget. But the thing is... they’re stories. And getting a story right is all about how you tell it. Truer Crime talks about real people — murdered, missing, misled — with more nuance, more context, and more questions.  Check out a new addition to Tenderfoot TV, Truer Crime hosted by Celisia Stanton. Three new episodes are available now with more to come i...

Introducing The Vanishing Point

November 03, 2023 07:02 - 41 minutes

Hoopa Valley is located in the Pacific Northwest. It is a beautiful place with a rich history and culture but this land holds a dark secret, the high rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people. The Tenderfoot TV team heads to Hoopa to investigate why this tribal community is vulnerable to these issues and to hear the stories that have been ignored for so long. Explore more at https://upandvanished.com/vanishingpoint/. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening and an exclusive binge ...

Case Review: Danny Violette

September 15, 2023 07:01 - 39 minutes

17-year-old Danny Violette was the star of his high school wrestling team, and known to be a very strong and determined individual. When the teen stormed out of his house one morning, after a dispute with his parents, they never imagined it would be the last time they'd see him alive. Eventually his body would be found in a field just miles from his home, and an autopsy would provide some alarming details surrounding his death. But after 25 years, Danny's case remains unsolved. His brother is...

Case Review: Amy Jo Nelson

September 08, 2023 07:01 - 52 minutes

For most of her life Amy Jo Nelson fought through health complications, which resulted in numerous treatments and medications. When the 39-year-old was found dead in a stranger's apartment, many believed she may have died of a drug overdose. But her family immediately suspected foul play, having witnessed some strange events leading up to her demise. They'd receive some affirmation when the autopsy report listed her death as a homicide. The question remains, who's responsible for her death? ...

Case Review: Tim Watkins

September 01, 2023 07:01 - 49 minutes

In September of 2017, 61-year-old Tim Watkins went out for a routine bike ride on one of his favorite trails and never returned. When a search party located several of his belongings, it raised suspicions. But when they later found his body in a shallow grave nearby, it became clear that a murderer was on the loose. Tim's family wants nothing more than for that person to be held accountable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...

Case Review: Maurice Walker

August 25, 2023 07:01 - 49 minutes

It's been over 30 years since 18-year-old Maurice Walker was found dead near one of his regular fishing spots. To this day, no suspects have been named. But after all these years, his highschool sweetheart is still doing everything in her power to keep his memory alive. She suspects some of the locals that Maurice was known to hang around at the time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...

Case Review: Mika Westwolf

August 18, 2023 07:01 - 54 minutes

When 22-year-old Mika Westwolf was found dead from an apparent hit and run on her reservation, a person of interest was quickly identified. But months later, no charges have been brought and the investigation has stalled. Mika's family and legal advocate have taken matters into their own hands, as they no longer know who to trust. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://po...

Case Review: Andrew Thomas Wall, Part 2

August 11, 2023 07:02 - 49 minutes

After Andrew’s investigation takes a downturn, his childhood friend, Breanna, steps in to raise awareness on social media and question authorities about the circumstances surrounding his death. Was he alone when he died? Who supplied the lethal drugs? Andrew’s loved ones fight to learn the truth about what happened to him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho...

Case Review: Andrew Thomas Wall, Part 1

August 11, 2023 07:01 - 42 minutes

When 26-year-old Andrew Thomas Wall was found dead in his apartment from an apparent drug overdose, his friends and family were devastated. But after noticing that all of his valuables were missing, including his car, they grew suspicious of the individuals he was known to be with in the days leading up to his death. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.c...

A New Spin

August 08, 2023 18:58 - 1 minute

In 2019 we took a long form, investigative approach, covering the case of Christian Andreacchio. In 2022, we did another deep dive into the case of Brittany Stykes. Now, we’re changing things up a little. A new spin on the hit series from Resonate Originals and Tenderfoot TV. Introducing Culpable Case Review. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Whodunit | 10

December 29, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour

After nearly a decade, the death of Brittany Stykes remains unsolved. Brown County's Sergeant Quinn Carlson warned us that we were dealing with a "true whodunit". But in a case where theories abound, we may be inching closer to an answer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Personal Agenda | 9

December 22, 2022 08:01 - 45 minutes

Brittany's sister, Emily, believes there was a personal agenda behind her sister's murder - someone must have benefitted in some way. Brittany's husband, Shane, has a firm alibi for the night of the murder, but he still wonders if this could all tie into him in some way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Outsider (Bonus)

December 15, 2022 08:01 - 25 minutes

Producer Jessica Noll, interviews host Dennis Cooper, who came into this story as an outsider. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood | 8

December 08, 2022 08:01 - 40 minutes

Sergeant Quinn Carlson may be a Los Angeles native, but now he finds himself in rural Brown County, Ohio where he is the lead detective on Brittany’s case, and he’s taking this investigation in a promising new direction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Undetermined

December 06, 2022 17:16 - 37 minutes

All Jessica Easterly Durning ever wanted was her happily ever after. She finally met and married her Prince Charming and became a mother. But when Jessica goes missing, the fairytale she once dreamt of, quickly fades to black. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jeep | 7

December 01, 2022 08:01 - 54 minutes

There's been a lot of talk about the Jeep Brittany was driving in when she was murdered. The mobile crime scene may contain the most substantial evidence in this case. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Informant | 6

November 22, 2022 08:01 - 37 minutes

Just as the investigation looks like it’s heading nowhere, a break in the case breathes new life. An informant tells authorities a harrowing story about an ex-boyfriend who murdered a young mother on a busy highway in Brown County, Ohio. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrong Direction | 5

November 17, 2022 08:01 - 38 minutes

Over the years, investigators have chased endless leads and looked at numerous persons of interest. The first few names came as a tip from Brittany's husband. Could he be onto something? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elephant in the Room | 4

November 10, 2022 08:01 - 38 minutes

Coming to terms with Brittany's death was hard enough on her loved ones, but the aftermath only made things harder. The ripple effect may look different for each of these individuals, but is equally troubling. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Road Rage | 3

November 03, 2022 07:01 - 35 minutes

August 28th, 2013 was supposed to be a pretty normal day for Brittany. But her day started with an unsettling encounter and ended with an unimaginable tragedy. Could they be connected in some way? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Insider (Bonus) | 10.28.22

October 28, 2022 07:01 - 30 minutes

Host Dennis Cooper interviews producer Jessica Noll, a local who's been following this case since day 1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our Life, Our Story | 2

October 27, 2022 07:11 - 42 minutes

Brittany’s friends and family remember the impact she had on those around her. Yet in the wake of her tragic death, those left behind are still wondering, who’s responsible? Investigators look into Brittany's husband. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bystander Effect | 1

October 27, 2022 07:01 - 49 minutes

A passing motorist pulled over when he saw a Jeep Wrangler in a wooded area off the side of Highway 68 in Brown County, OH. What he witnessed that day is something he’ll never forget. Why would someone want to kill 22 year old Brittany Stykes, a caring young mother with an unblemished past? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Somebody Knows Something

October 24, 2022 19:00 - 1 minute

This is a true whodunit. Culpable is back for season 2! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Culpable Season 2 Trailer

October 17, 2022 18:30 - 1 minute

Culpable returns with a new season and a new case! On August 28, 2013, 22 year old Brittany Stykes was shot and killed while driving down Highway 68 in Brown County, Ohio. It’s been nearly a decade since her murder and the search for answers continues. Host Dennis Cooper and investigative journalist Jessica Noll work to unearth the truth around this story of a young mother whose life was cut short and the loved ones who have been left picking up the pieces. From Resonate Recordings and Tender...

Introducing 'When a Good Man Kills'

June 23, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes

From the creators of Culpable and To Live and Die in L.A. comes an Audible Original true crime podcast set in the dark underworld of boxing. Tim ‘Doc’ Anderson was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his manager. So why does everyone who has known him, including his victim’s family, think he should be released? Journalist David Farrier (Dark Tourist, Tickled) explores the murky world around the boxing ring to ask: how did one of the sport’s good guys pick up a gun an...

The Narrative: Update | 17

April 18, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes

Dennis reviews narratives drafted by Capt. Jay Arrington from his investigation into Christian’s death. Though he made a strong argument as to why arrests should be made, ultimately he and his reports were left out of the grand jury in 2017. This revelation sets off a chain of events breathing life into this case. https://culpablepodcast.com/ https://resound.fm/culpable To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...

The Law: Update | 16

April 11, 2022 05:05 - 35 minutes

Dennis and the team behind Culpable navigate a $47 million lawsuit, and Rae and MS Representative Fred Shanks relive the hard-fought battle to pass Christian’s Law. https://culpablepodcast.com/ https://resound.fm/culpable To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing 'The MLK Tapes' from Tenderfoot TV

January 17, 2022 08:01 - 45 minutes

According to the official story, on April 4th, 1968, a lone gunman assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. That man, James Earl Ray, pled guilty and for most people the case was closed. The MLK Tapes, a new true crime podcast from Tenderfoot TV, explores rare recordings of eye-witness testimony and new interviews with people who were there to reveal the true story of the plot to kill Dr. King. Available now on all podcast platforms. www.themlktape...

C13Features Presents: Ghostwriter, Starring Kate Mara and Adam Scott

December 09, 2021 08:01 - 3 minutes

Welcome to Ghostwriter, a new gripping and suspenseful podcast movie listening experience from C13Features. In Ghostwriter, Kate Mara and Adam Scott star in a psychological thriller about a former journalist who reluctantly accepts a job ghostwriting a new murder mystery novel for an eccentric billionaire. Kate Michaels has been living a solitary life after a traumatic experience, but after pressure from her rational agent and candid best friend, she begrudgingly concedes that she needs the w...

Introducing: Up and Vanished Season 3

September 08, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes

From Tenderfoot TV, Payne Lindsey returns as host for Season 3 of Up and Vanished, heading to North West Montana, searching for answers in the 2017 disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, a 20-year indigenous woman who vanished from the Blackfeet Nation Indian Reservation. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts or listen Ad Free on Tenderfoot+! www.upandvanished.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Algorithm

July 01, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes

When Afrikka Hardy was strangled in 2014 it seemed completely random, but it wasn’t. It was part of a pattern. Four years earlier, a reporter Thomas Hargrove had created an algorithm to detect serial killers, and that algorithm flagged Gary, Indiana as the site of an unusual number of cold case murders by strangulation. Hargrove reached out to warn local police that they might have an active serial killer operating in the area, but he was ignored. That is, until Afrikka Hardy was murdered, an...

Introducing "To Live and Die in LA" Season 2

June 04, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes

What would you do if someone went missing in your neighborhood? When Elaine Park, a twenty-year-old college student and aspiring artist, disappeared in host Neil Strauss’s neighborhood of Malibu, California, he decided to use his experience as a reporter to help. Forming an unlikely investigative team with his wife and concerned neighbors, they used their resources to raise a reward, spread awareness, and investigate the parties that many believe were responsible. To Live and Die in LA return...

Introducing Dead and Gone

October 22, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes

Introducing Dead and Gone. A podcast about the Grateful Dead and their missing and murdered fans. One of the most iconic bands in American history, “The Dead” as they’re affectionately called by their fans—self proclaimed "Dead Heads”—have been dogged by a darkness that has followed the band since its inception and despite the Grateful Dead’s ethos of peace and love and communal music, this darkness has led to the murder and the disappearance of some of the band’s most dedicated fans. Hosted ...

Introducing American Skyjacker

July 21, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 7.42 MB

Between the years of 1967 and 1972 over 300 commercial airplanes were hijacked worldwide, with over 130 of those happening in the United States alone. This period would become known as "The Golden Age of Hijacking." American Skyjacker is the tale of a small-time crook named Martin 'Mac' McNally, who dreamed of the ultimate mile-high score: hijacking a plane and getting away with $500,000 in cash; but Mac's hijacking is just the beginning of a truly epic and incredibly wild true-crime saga. Le...

Gangster Capitalism is back!

May 13, 2020 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.75 MB

This season, the NRA is in the crosshairs. This past year has rocked the country’s most powerful special interest organization like none other. Internal power struggles have exposed the group’s questionable, and possibly illegal practices which now threaten the nearly 150 year old nonprofit like never before. We’re pulling back the curtain to reveal that this has little to do with guns. It’s about money. Visit GangsterCapitalism.com for additional content.

Introducing Somebody

March 31, 2020 14:15 - 4 minutes - 7.81 MB

Introducing "Somebody" a new podcast available now. When Shapearl Wells's son Courtney is found outside a Chicago police station with a fatal bullet wound, Shapearl immediately distrusts the official narrative. So she launches her own investigation into her son’s murder and teams up with journalists from the Invisible Institute to confront the cops and find the truth about Courtney's death. Somebody explores the racial disparities and turbulent relationship between law enforcement and citizen...

Introducing 'Monster: DC Sniper'

January 09, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 18.1 MB

From the creators of Atlanta Monster comes the third installment in the Monster series, iHeart Radio and Tenderfoot TV present, "Monster: DC Sniper." Explore the tragic case of the D.C. Sniper from the first shot to the last with journalist and host Tony Harris, For more info, visit www.monster-podcast.com.

Introducing Radio Rental with Payne Lindsey

November 05, 2019 15:30 - 8 minutes - 20.5 MB

Explore bizarre, real-life horror stories in 'Radio Rental’, a new anthology series from the producers that brought you 'Up and Vanished’, ‘To Live and Die in LA’ and 'Culpable'. Creator and host Payne Lindsey interviews people who have lived to tell their terrifying tales. This semi-scripted series is set in a fictional video rental store, where actor Rainn Wilson voices the store clerk, Terry Carnation, guiding you through your Radio Rental experience, and sharing his VHS collection of real...

Introducing Bad Batch

October 23, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 12.9 MB

In Wondery's new series Bad Batch, host Laura Beil (Dr. Death) investigates the multi-billion dollar underregulated industry of stem cell therapy where greed and desperation collide. When a group of patients wind up in a Texas hospital in critical condition, the trail leads back to one stem cell company and its charismatic CEO. What happens when a supposed miracle cure leaves you worse off than before? Listen to Bad Batch at wondery.fm/culpable

Bonus Episode | 10.03.19

October 03, 2019 18:21 - 50 minutes - 126 MB

In this Q&A + Round Table bonus episode, the Black Mountain Media team gives case updates, answers questions from our listeners and discusses their experience creating Culpable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round Table | 09.26.19

September 26, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 151 MB

In this bonus episode, Jacob and Dennis sit down with Sheila, Rae, and Josh to take a deep dive into new information and new aspects of Christian’s case, such as new information around the 911 call, additional insights from another forensic expert, and some other important details that was not covered in the podcast. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The Bigger Picture | 15

September 16, 2019 04:05 - 44 minutes - 118 MB

In our season finale, Dennis shares some final thoughts on Christian's case from various inconsistencies to how poorly this case has been handled. Throughout working this case, we have learned that Meridian is plagued with much bigger issues of crime that span beyond the death of Christian, and Dennis discusses some of the problems the city is facing. Rae and her brother Chris expand on this and talk about the effects Christian's case has had on the community, and what changes need to be made...

Case File | 14

September 09, 2019 04:05 - 50 minutes - 122 MB

In this episode, we cover Christian’s case file, which was released in July of 2019. The case file contains documents gathered by various individuals and agencies who have worked this case over the years, including the recent investigation and presentation by the Attorney General’s office. Dennis discusses the release of the case file and breaks down its contents. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...

Behind Closed Doors | 13

September 02, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 152 MB

The PIs continue their investigation meeting with a few more people including Captain Jay Arrington (Meridian Police) who believes that the charges he wanted for manslaughter by culpable negligence should have and could have been carried out back in 2017 had Bilbo Mitchell (DA) allowed him to present to a jury. We also hear leaked audio from a recent meeting between several public officials regarding Christian’s case. https://culpablepodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our pri...

Q&A | 08.29.19

August 29, 2019 04:05 - 37 minutes - 91.1 MB

Dennis, Sheila, and Mark G. answer listener's questions. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Investigation Pt. 2 | 12

August 26, 2019 04:05 - 52 minutes - 131 MB

In this episode, Sheila and her team of private investigators continue their investigation in Meridian, interviewing key witnesses in attempts to obtain pertinent information regarding Christian’s case.  https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Investigation Pt. 1 | 11

August 19, 2019 04:05 - 53 minutes - 137 MB

Dennis travels with Jacob to meet Sheila Wysocki, a private investigator. Sheila and her team of PIs agreed to investigate Christian’s case. A strategy is devised with the first step being a trip to Key West, FL, where Whitley is residing. Jacob travels to Key West, FL with three PIs (Michael Kenney, Jay Marin, and Claudia Barrios) and the investigation begins. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...