Bear Brook

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Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio. Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever. Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? Season 3: A Private Matter - A Christmas tree farmer vanishes from his small town. His wife never reports him missing. Can anyone find out why? New episodes on Wednesdays starting Oct. 21, 2026. Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”

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A Private Matter, Episode 5

2026-11-11 · 47 min · Season 3, episode 5

There's only one place left to go for answers about Jay's disappearance: his wife, Patty. Bear Brook is a production of the ⁠Document⁠ team at New Hampshire Public Radio. Click here to support the journalism behind Bear…
A Private Matter, Episode 4

2026-11-04 · 45 min · Season 3, episode 4

More than three years after Jay's last known sighting, some in the family suspect foul play. Police explain why they haven't charged Patty with a crime. Then, a strange phone call leads to a new search. Could Jay still…
A Private Matter, Episode 3

2026-10-28 · 40 min · Season 3, episode 3

A volunteer sleuth digs into Jay's case and reveals a surprising connection to a major figure in the world of astrology, a "Spiritual Sparkplug" named Isabel Hickey. To hear this season of Bear Brook ad-free, ⁠click…
A Private Matter, Episode 2

2026-10-21 · 43 min · Season 3, episode 2

Jay's daughter explains how she finally realized her father was missing and shares another side to Patty most people don't know. Police make a new discovery about the timing of Jay's disappearance. To hear this season…
A Private Matter, Episode 1

2026-10-21 · 26 min · Season 3, episode 1

A Christmas tree farmer with dementia named Jay Hickey vanishes from his small town in rural New Hampshire. Jay's wife Patty never reports him missing. A tipster claims "a lot of strangeness is starting to emerge" – and…
Trailer | Bear Brook Season 3: A Private Matter

2026-09-23 · 3 min

A Christmas tree farmer with dementia disappears. His wife never reports him missing. Can anyone find out why? A Private Matter is the third season of Bear Brook, the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New…
S1, Ep. 11 | Update: The Middle Child E

2025-09-09 · 50 min · Season 1, episode 11

Investigators make a discovery that brings the case of the Bear Brook murders to a close after 40 years – and reveals a new mystery. Click here to check out more podcast series from NHPR's Document team. Bear Brook is…
S2, Ep. 9 | Update: The Reversal E

2024-04-22 · 33 min · Season 2, episode 9

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…
S2, Ep. 8 | The Box

2023-04-10 · 52 min · Season 2, episode 8

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…
S2, Ep. 7 | This Side of the Line

2023-04-03 · 58 min · Season 2, episode 7

How could someone possibly confess to murder if they didn’t do it? A modern understanding of confessions sheds new light on Jason Carroll’s case. For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit…

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Oldest episode in feed: 08/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length: 38 min
Format: Serial Meant to be heard in order

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