Paul Wagner sits down with Mike King to discuss the Sherry Crandell case

In this bonus episode, Mike King ( American Nightmares: Garden of Evil, Season 5 - Coming Feb 3) sits down with investigative journalist Paul Wagner ( American Nightmares: Murder in a Safe Place , Season 2) to revisit the Sherry Crandell case — and to unpack the long road that led to justice. Together, they break down the original investigation, the controversial hospital-wide DNA dragnet, and the relentless efforts of a retired detective who refused to let Sherry’s case fade into obscurity. The conversation also explores how Wagner’s reporting helped keep pressure on the case when leads ran dry and answers seemed impossible. Most importantly, they examine the 2025 breakthrough that finally identified Edward Barry Watts — also known as Baari Shabazz — as Sherry Crandell’s killer through investigative genetic genealogy. Paul and Mike discuss what this moment means for Sherry’s family, the ethical questions surrounding genetic genealogy, and the growing power of this technology to solve violent crimes once thought unsolvable. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Paul Wagner sits down with Mike King to discuss the Sherry Crandell case is an episode from WTOP’s American Nightmare Series by Gamut Podcast Network.

This episode is 00:56:01 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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