The Clearing

Crime Writers On... by Rebecca Lavoie

Jul 30, 202600:27:49Society & Culture

She was the daughter of an infamous serial killer. Then the woman teamed with a journalist to investigate what other crimes her father committed. We discuss “The Clearing” from Pineapple Street Media and Gimlet with host...

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from Crime Writers On....

Furious

Sep 21, 2026 - 00:50:18

An FBI agent tracks a woman whose killings are disguised as overdoses. Her targets: the men who sex traff...

The Snare

Sep 17, 2026 - 00:41:23

After the murder of an 18-year-old woman, investigators get accusations and confessions among a group of...

Death of the Pastor's Wife

Sep 14, 2026 - 00:47:11

When a woman’s body is discovered in a state park, suspicion falls on her estranged husband — the charism...

Chameleon: Wild Boys

Sep 10, 2026 - 00:35:55

Two boys emerge from the woods into a Canadian town claiming to have grown up in the wilderness. What’s t...

Where the River Took Us

Sep 7, 2026 - 00:49:56

He lost his nephew when a flash flood swept him and his family down the Guadalupe River. Now, a reporter...

The Legend of Cocaine Island

Sep 3, 2026 - 00:24:10

A group of quirky characters goes on the hunt for millions of dollars in drugs buried somewhere in Puerto...

We Keep Us Safe

Aug 31, 2026 - 00:51:12

In 2020, a teen was killed inside Seattle’s police‑free protest zone. A team of reporters reopens the uns...

Dolly Parton's America

Aug 27, 2026 - 00:30:39

She was a music superstar, a national treasure, and a surprising cultural touchstone. We’ll revisit our r...