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It was a case nightmares are made of. A D.C. power couple, their 10-year-old son and housekeeper held hostage for 22 hours and murdered inside their burning D.C. mansion. WTOP examines the complicated trail of evidence that police say led to finding their killer and why they say he committed such a…

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    The 22 Hours: An American Nightmare podcast is a gripping and captivating true crime series that delves into the horrifying events surrounding the murder of a family in the DMV area. This podcast does an exceptional job of delivering a heart-wrenching story that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats. As someone who recently moved to the area, it was particularly intriguing for me to learn about such a devastating tragedy that occurred in my new home. The narrator, Paul Wagner, deserves commendation for his excellent delivery and ability to present the facts in a clear and engaging manner.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its informative nature. The hosts, Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore, provide in-depth reporting and break down the investigation into small digestible pieces. They effectively weave together interviews, research, and first-hand accounts to create a comprehensive and cohesive narrative. This attention to detail allows listeners to track along with the case and truly understand its complexities.

    Furthermore, The 22 Hours: An American Nightmare stands out from other true crime podcasts due to its professional presentation. The host's voice is easy to listen to, and he maintains authenticity throughout without sensationalizing or trivializing the cases being discussed. There is no fluff or unnecessary information included; instead, every detail provided serves a purpose in enhancing understanding.

    While it's challenging to pinpoint any significant drawbacks of this podcast, some listeners may find themselves wishing for more episodes or seasons. The high-quality reporting leaves audiences hungry for more, making it difficult to wait for future installments. However, this eagerness demonstrates just how successful this podcast has been in capturing its audience's attention.

    In conclusion, The 22 Hours: An American Nightmare podcast is an exceptional true crime series that presents heartbreak and terror with utmost skill and precision. This podcast stands out among others in its genre due to its thorough research, professional delivery, and ability to engage listeners on both an emotional and intellectual level. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in true crime, investigative reporting, or simply looking for a thought-provoking and captivating listening experience.



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    S3 EP9 - Final Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 52:43


    31 years after the Potomac River Rapist attacked his first victim, the detectives who solved the case are telling their story exclusively to WTOP American Nightmare Series Host Paul Wagner.

    S1 E14: Appeal Denied

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 13:02


    The D.C. Court of Appeals has denied Daron Wint a retrial in his quadruple murder conviction. Hosts Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore sit down to talk about the three-judge panel's decision.

    S3 EP8 - Breaking News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 3:21


    Host Paul Wagner brings listeners a huge update about Giles Warrick that changes the course of...everything.

    S3 EP 7 - Consciousness of Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 64:51


    When Giles Warrick is questioned by police in the hours after his arrest, the 60-year-old tells them he doesn't know how his DNA turned up at 10 different crime scenes in DC and Maryland. But, what will police find when they search his South Carolina home?

    S3 EP6 - Unmasked

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 45:36


    In November 2019, detectives from Montgomery County, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., make their way to Conway, South Carolina, where investigators are certain they will find their "unknown subject." They head to a ranch house on a rural country road where a 60-year-old man is living with his girlfriend. But, what will they find when they knock on the door?

    S3 EP 5 - Going Down the Rabbit Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 51:03


    By 2018, investigators had tired of waiting for another DNA cold hit and decided to hand the case to a cop named 'Smugs.' A young Montgomery County police officer who had already used genealogy to solve several high profile rape and murder cases. Crimes that had stumped detectives for years. Could 'Smugs' be the one to finally give a name to the Unknown Subject?

    S3 EP4 - A Cold Hit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 52:34


    As the nineties turned into Y2K Detectives Dean Combee and Joe Mudano were still trying to solve their cases. Years of investigating had gotten them nowhere until the FBI called with stunning news. DNA from all of the attacks had been linked to one man. A fact that floored the veteran investigators who never saw it coming.

    Presenting Gone South Season 2: The Dixie Mafia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 3:21


    Welcome to Season Two of Gone South, the Edward R. Murrow-Award winning documentary podcast from C13Originals. Starting in the early sixties, a rag-tag confederation of traveling criminals known as The Dixie Mafia terrorized every state from Georgia to Oklahoma. Its hundreds of members, unofficially headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi, specialized in scams, heists and murder. Their ringleader — the estranged son of a prominent Oklahoma politician — was a skilled and charismatic outlaw named Kirksey Nix. When Nix was sentenced to life in prison at Angola for a murder he committed in New Orleans, The Dixie Mafia was thought to be extinct. But fifteen years later, a sitting criminal court judge named Vincent Sherry and his wife Margaret, a mayoral candidate for the city of Biloxi, were assassinated. As the case ran cold, authorities were forced to confront a disturbing reality: the reign of Kirksey Nix and The Dixie Mafia was far from over. Gone South is a creation and production of Peabody-nominated C13Originals, a Cadence13 studio, in association with Jed and Tom Lipinski.

    S3 EP 3 - The Case The Wouldn't Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 47:24


    In the early to mid nineties, Montgomery County Police Detective Joe Mudano knew he had a ruthless rapist preying on women but he had no idea who he was. DNA linked a number of cases, but a clear description remained elusive. More maddening for Mudano was the fact the Unknown Subject seemed to have inside information. But how?

    S2 EP8: The Crandell siblings with Det. Nelson #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 60:54


    Part two of host Paul Wagner's discussion with Tiffany, Darren and Luke Crandell, and Detective Bernie Nelson. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with the team on what it's like creating a podcast. And Detective Nelson takes us deeper into the world of using genealogy to solve cold cases.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S2 EP8: The Crandell siblings with Det. Nelson #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 64:54


    Part two of host Paul Wagner's discussion with Tiffany, Darren and Luke Crandell, and Detective Bernie Nelson. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with the team on what it's like creating a podcast. And Detective Nelson takes us deeper into the world of using genealogy to solve cold cases.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    S3 - E2 - Kelly's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 41:14


    Seven years before Christine Mirzayan was murdered in Georgetown, a man cut the phone lines to a house miles outside the city and raped a teenage baby sitter. The first in a string of similar attacks spread out over several years. Kelly survived that awful night and in this episode tells her harrowing story. A crime that was nothing like the murder in Georgetown.

    S2 EP7: The Crandell siblings with Det. Nelson #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 47:54


    Tiffany, Darren and Luke Crandell join podcast host Paul Wagner and Detective Bernie Nelson to discuss their mother's case. The conversation was the first time in 23 years all three Crandell siblings were together with the man who has never stopped looking for their mother's killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S3 EP1 - A Murder In Georgetown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 50:25


    In the summer of 1998, a brilliant scientist walking home from a party is grabbed off the street and killed. Her body is found the next day in a wooded area just steps from the Georgetown University campus. It was a gruesome scene. DC Police had no witnesses and no suspects, but they did have a valuable clue: a key piece of evidence the killer left behind.

    S2 EP7: The Crandell siblings with Det. Nelson #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 51:54


    Tiffany, Darren and Luke Crandell join podcast host Paul Wagner and Detective Bernie Nelson to discuss their mother's case. The conversation was the first time in 23 years all three Crandell siblings were together with the man who has never stopped looking for their mother's killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    S2 EP 6 - The Link

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 66:18


    Ten months after Prince George's County Police Detective Bernie Nelson began using genealogy to track Sherry Crandell's killer through his relatives - the research continues on a promising family tree.

    Trailer: Season 3- Unknown Subject

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 1:33


    For 9 years, he terrorized women across the DC region. Breaking into homes and raping his victims before killing a brilliant scientist near the gates of Georgetown University in 1998. And then, it all stopped. Was he dead? Locked up? Before the FBI would name him the infamous Potomac River Rapist, detectives simply called him their “unknown subject” for years. A man whose DNA linked him to multiple crime scenes, but whose name and face remained a mystery to police. For decades, detectives had no idea who he was until a bike cop named Smugs began connecting the dots.

    S2 EP5 - A Break in the Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 60:21


    Prince George's County Police Detective Bernie Nelson turns to genealogy after seeing another Maryland cold case solved after 28 years. Can the murder of Sherry Crandell be solved the same way?

    S2-E4 The War Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 56:29


    In the days after Sherry Crandell was viciously raped and murdered in January 1998, the police in Prince George's County, Maryland, set up what they called a ‘war room' to manage a complex and intense investigation. A probe that uncovered shocking details about security on the 40-acre hospital campus.

    S2 EP3 - The Dragnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 63:40


    With no one in custody and no prime suspects, Prince George's County police devise a plan to get DNA from the hundreds of men working at Prince George's Hospital Center. A tactic that would turn highly controversial and put the police on the defensive.

    S2 E2 - The Investigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 68:44


    As Prince George's County Police detectives investigate the murder of nurse Sherry Crandell, they learn of a witness to the attack. A fact police kept deep in their files for 23 years and are revealing for the first time on this podcast.

    S2 E1 - The Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 59:20


    In 1998, a nurse was found brutally raped and strangled in the Maryland hospital where she worked. Despite DNA evidence and a fingerprint of the killer left behind at the scene, the case remains unsolved 23 years later. But, could newly uncovered information finally bring justice for Sherry Crandell?

    Bonus: The Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 14:08


    Liking Final Days on Earth? Head over to the show page to hear the rest of this episode and to subscribe so you don't miss another! It’s Saturday night and dozens of students are partying at the unofficial wrestler’s house off campus. Around 11 p.m., wrestler Dammion Heard starts a fight with cross country runner Anthony Rios. It’s revealed that Anthony had recently started dating Dammion’s ex-girlfriend. When wrestling captain Kyle Piatt hears about the fight, he gets physical with Dammion and the pair has to be separated. Did these heated exchanges lead to Dammion’s disappearance a few hours later?

    Bonus: Who Is Dammion Heard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 28:13


    Bonus Final Days on Earth Episode: Dammion Heard is a 20-year-old college freshman on a wrestling scholarship at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. After a party at a friend’s house on Saturday, March 29, 2014, Dammion goes missing. Who is Dammion Heard and what was he doing in the final days of his life?

    Bonus: Final Days on Earth – Claire St. Amant Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 18:22


    Bonus new podcast: Join host Paul Wagner as he speaks to reporter Claire St. Amant about her upcoming cold case podcast Final Days on Earth. Claire’s investigation follows the story of college freshman Dammion Heard who went missing after a wrestling team party in 2014, and his body was found 4 days later on a Colorado cliffside.

    S2 EP8 - Q&A PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 66:13


    In part 2 of our interview with Tiffany, Luke and Darren Crandell, and Prince George's County Detective Bernie Nelson, Det. Nelson takes us deeper into the world of genealogy. We also share some behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of the podcast.

    S2 EP7 - Q&A Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 54:15


    Join host Paul Wagner for Part 1 of a 2 part in-depth conversation with Tiffany, Luke and Darren Crandell, along with Prince George's County Police Detective Bernie Nelson. Detective Nelson shares more on the new leads in the investigation and everyone reflects on how the podcast has impacted their lives.

    S2 EP 6 - The Link

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 56:17


    Ten months after Prince George's County Police Detective Bernie Nelson began using genealogy to track Sherry Crandell's killer through his relatives - the research continues on a promising family tree.

    S2 EP5 - A Break in the Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 50:21


    Prince George's County Police Detective Bernie Nelson turns to genealogy after seeing another Maryland cold case solved after 28 years. Can the murder of Sherry Crandell be solved the same way?

    S2-E4 The War Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 45:22


    In the days after Sherry Crandell was viciously raped and murdered in January 1998, the police in Prince George’s County, Maryland, set up what they called a ‘war room’ to manage a complex and intense investigation. A probe that uncovered shocking details about security on the 40-acre hospital campus.

    S2 EP3 - The Dragnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 55:12


    With no one in custody and no prime suspects, Prince George's County police devise a plan to get DNA from the hundreds of men working at Prince George's Hospital Center. A tactic that would turn highly controversial and put the police on the defensive.

    S2 E2 - The Investigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 57:21


    As Prince George's County Police detectives investigate the murder of nurse Sherry Crandell, they learn of a witness to the attack. A fact police kept deep in their files for 23 years and are revealing for the first time on this podcast.

    S2 E1 - The Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 48:43


    In 1998, a nurse was found brutally raped and strangled in the Maryland hospital where she worked. Despite DNA evidence and a fingerprint of the killer left behind at the scene, the case remains unsolved 23 years later. But, could newly uncovered information finally bring justice for Sherry Crandell?

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 2:40


    The brutal rape and murder of 50-year-old Sherry Crandell inside the Maryland hospital where she worked rocked the D.C. region in 1998. It's been more than 23 years since Sherry's death and despite having DNA and fingerprint evidence, police have yet to solve her case. Podcast host Paul Wagner, a veteran D.C. crime reporter, has been following this case for two decades. Throughout the podcast, Paul searches for clues and answers as he speaks with Sherry's family, her colleagues and the police.

    S1EP13 22 Hours: The Appeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 30:32


    An update in the case after nearly two years: Daron Wint’s lawyers have filed an appeal seeking to throw out his conviction and asking for a new trial. Hosts Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore head back into the studio to discuss the latest development. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. Music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed with artist permission. Music for this episode is "Haters Hate" by Ramone Messam.

    BONUS - We’re Alive: Goldrush Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019


    If you’re looking for something on the cutting edge of audio entertainment, check out the new series, “We’re Alive: Goldrush.” It’s an end-of-the-world comedy adventure to recover a billion dollars in gold in the middle of the apocalypse. Travel across the wastelands with high-speed chase scenes, battles against the infected, horrors, heroics, love triangles and, of course, GOLD, in this 10-part epic featuring Danny Trejo and our very own Kaitlyn Bristowe! Subscribe and listen to the audio drama that started it all, as you’re transported into the Theater for the Mind with “We’re Alive: Goldrush.” From Wayland Productions and PodcastOne, the full first episode is also available now on Apple Podcasts and PodcastOne.com.

    The Breakdown: Q&A #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 45:23


    In our final episode, we again return to the studio and dig through our notes, files and transcripts of thecase to answer listener questions. What happened to the $40,000 ransom and was it fully accounted for? What is the timeline of the various fires in the case? And what was the deal with Daron’s alibi, Ed? This episode is written and produced by WTOP reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to sign up for email alerts on the case, and to see photosand other evidence. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. Music for thisepisode is “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam. This week's sponsors include: Good American Jeans - The size-inclusive brand from Khloe Kardashian. Go to GoodAmerican.com/22Hours to receive 20% off your full order (sale items too!) Purple Mattress - 22 Hours listeners get a free Purple pillow with the purchase of a mattress. Text 22Hours to 84888.

    Life Without

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 84:26


    After Daron Wint’s conviction, federal prosecutors press the judge for the harshest possible sentence and, for the first time reveal his history of explosive rage, violent threats and assaults. At Daron’s sentencing, emotional statements from the two surviving Savopoulos daughters are read in court. As the last regular episode comes to a close, we reflect back. This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is thecontent adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to sign up for email alerts on this case and the podcast. You can also see a video of Nelly Gutierrez sharing more of her memories. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/orby permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. Music for this episode is “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam; “Beyond the Lows” by The Whole Other and “Spookster” by Wayne Jones, available in the YouTube Audio Library. “Rhythmic Pulse” and “Closing my Eyes for a Moment” by Daniel Birch and “Harbor” by Kai Engel are licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International. This Week's Episode Sponsors: ZipRecruiter - Hiring can be easy with ZipRecruiter. Right now, listeners of 22 Hours: An American Nightmare can try ZipRecruiter for FREE by going to this web address, ZipRecruiter.com/nightmare. Simplisafe - Visit Simplisafe.com/nightmare to get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial on home security products. Upstart - Upstart is a revolutionary lending platform. Go to Upstart.com/nightmare to check your rate today. Progressive - Saving money on your car insurance is easy with Progressive. Get your quote online at Progressive.com

    The Verdict

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 79:43


    After six weeks, dozens of witnesses and hours of testimony, emotions were running high when attorneys delivered their closing arguments. Then the United States v. Daron Wint went to the jury. Some of the men and women who decided Daron Wint’s fate take us inside the deliberation room as they weighed the evidence and came to a conclusion. This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to see photos, a map of key locations from the case, and an interactive blog where you can ask questions or leave your comments about each episode. You can also visit us on Twitter, @22hourspod . "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. MUSIC: All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. "Haters Hate" by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; "Rhythmic Pulse” by Daniel Birch and “Weirder” by Drake Stafford, licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International; and "Cast of Pods" by Doug Maxwell and “A Great Darkness Approaches, Can You Feel It” by ELPHNT, available in the YouTube Audio Library. This Week's Episode Sponsors: HelloFresh - For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/22HOURS and enter 22HOURS. Genucel - Get rid of that double chin or sagging jawline. Go to Genucel.com for two free gifts with your purchase and free shipping. SimpliSafe - Go to SimpliSafe.com/nightmare for free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial on your purchase of home security technology. Tamara Mellon - Shop TamaraMellon.com and use promo code "nightmare" for $100 off your first pair of luxury footwear through Sept. 30. Upstart - Upstart is a revolutionary lending platform. Go to Upstart.com/nightmare to check your rate. ZipRecruiter - The smartest way to hire. Try ZipRecruiter for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/nightmare .

    BONUS EPISODE: Murder Made Me Famous

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 50:00


    If you’re loving 22 Hours: An American Nightmare, you’re also going to love the new season of Murder Made Me Famous. As a bonus this week, here’s the debut episode, which tells the story of the Green River Killer. Subscribe to Murder Made Me Famous now to get new episodes every Tuesday, and come back here on Monday for another brand new episode of 22 Hours: An American Nightmare.

    Brother vs. Brother

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 77:06


    Daron Wint’s bizarre arrest one week after the murders on Woodland Drive only added to the mystery surrounding the case. When he was taken into custody, Daron was with five otherpeople, including his brother, Darrell. But the full story of Daron’s arrest wouldn’t be told until his murder trial -- when prosecutors called brother to testify against brother. This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to see photos, a map of key locations from the case, and an interactive blog where you can ask questions or leave your comments about each episode. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. "Haters Hate" by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; "Cast of Pods" by Doug Maxwell, available in the YouTube Audio Library; "Beyond the Lows" and “Incoming Transition” by The Whole Other, available in the YouTube Audio Library; and "Rhythmic Pulse," by Daniel Birch, licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International. This Week's Episode Sponsors: SHUDDER - “To try AMC Networks’ SHUDDER premium streaming video service free for 30 days, go to Shudder.com and use promo code“nightmare.” Purple Mattress - Get a free Purple pillow with the purchase of a mattress. Just text 22HOURS to 84888. Tamara Mellon - Luxury shoes are now more affordable. Go to TamaraMellon.com and use promo code "nightmare" for $100 off your first pair. The promo code "nightmare" is ONLY valid through Sept. 30, 2019. Simplisafe - Visit Simplisafe.com/nightmare to get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial Butcherbox - New members get 2 lbs of ground beef and 2 packs of bacon for FREE plus $20 off your first box at

    The Breakdown: Q&A #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 58:03


    Did any of the victims eat the pizza? Why the $40,000 ransom? Did security cameras in the neighborhood capture footage? We hit pause on the case and go into the studio to answer your questions, so far, about the crime, the case and the podcast. A regular episode returns next week. This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to see photos, a map of key locations from the case, and an interactive blog where you can ask questions or leave your comments about each episode. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. Music in this episode is "Haters Hate" by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist. This Week’s Episode Sponsors: ButcherBox – New members get 2 lbs of ground beef and 2 packs of bacon for FREE plus $20 off your first box at ButcherBox.com/nightmare or enter promo code “ni ghtmare” at checkout.Genucel – Get rid of that double chin or sagging jawline. Go to Genucel.com for two free gifts with your purchase and free shipping. Lifetime - Lifetime’s V.C. Andrews movie series event continues with Dark Angel, Saturday, August 3 at 8/7c.Progressive – Saving money on your car insurance is easy with Progressive. Get your quote online at Progressive.com .Tamara Mellon – Luxury shoes are now more affordable. Go to TamaraMellon.com and use promo code “nightmare” for $100 off your first pair. The promo code “nightmare” is ONLY valid through Sept. 30, 2019.ZipRecruiter – Hiring can be easy with ZipRecruiter. Right now, listeners of 22 Hours: An American Nightmare can try ZipRecruiter for FREE by going to this web address, ZipRecruiter.com/nightmare.

    Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 59:56


    After hours on the witness stand, Daron Wint’s story begins to falter. Then, one of the lawyers in the case drops a big hint about what’s coming next in one of Washington, D.C.’s most high-profile murder trials. This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to see the transcript of Daron’s testimony as well as photos, map and an interactive blog where you can ask questions or leave your comments about each episode. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; "Cast of Pods" by Doug Maxwell, available in the YouTube Audio Library; “Spookster” by Wayne Jones, available in the YouTube Audio Library; and “Rhythmic Pulse,” by Daniel Birch, licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International. Episode sponsors: Lifetime = presenting the 5-part movie series Heaven by V.C. Andrews, premiering July 27 at 8/7c on Lifetime Simplisafe = Visit Simplisafe.com/nightmare to get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial Tamara Mellon = Visit TamaraMellon.com/nightmare for $100 off your first pair through Sept. 30 Sunbasket = Visit Sunbasket.com/nightmare to get up to $60 off

    On the Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 61:11


    In a stunning move, Daron Wint, the accused killer, takes the stand. Under unrelenting questioning by federal prosecutor Laura Bach, Daron seems to have an explanation for almost all of the evidence that links him to the killings. It’s almost a perfect puzzle. But will the jury believe him? This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to see the full transcript of Daron’s testimony, as well as photos, a map of key locations from the case, and an interactive blog where you can ask questions or leave your comments about each episode. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; "Cast of Pods" by Doug Maxwell, available in the YouTube Audio Library; “Spookster” by Wayne Jones, available in the YouTube Audio Library; and “Rhythmic Pulse,” by Daniel Birch, licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International.

    A Murder Trial is a Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 68:52


    Over the 22 hours the victims were taken captive and then killed, the prime suspect goes missing and his normally active Facebook account goes dark. We track Daron Wint's whereabouts during that crucial time. Also in this episode, an introduction to some of the key players in the courtroom: the federal prosecutors who spent years building their case against Wint and the team of public defenders who tried to pin the blame on other suspects. This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com to see the texts between Daron and his girlfriend mentioned in this week's episode, as well as photos, maps and an interactive blog where you can ask questions or leave your comments about each episode. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; "Cast of Pods" by Doug Maxwell, available in the YouTube Audio Library; and “Rhythmic Pulse,” “Call Me” and “Closing My Eyes for a Moment” by Daniel Birch, licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International.

    The Pizza Crust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019


    The Savopoulos house was held in evidence for weeks as crime scene investigators looked for clues. In the end, five pieces of forensic evidence linked Daron Wint to the killings, including a sliver of his DNA on the crust of a pizza that had been delivered to the house while he held the family captive. But was the forensic evidence a slam dunk? This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com for photos, maps and an interactive blog where you can ask us questions or leave your comments about each episode. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; “Procession” by Puddle of Infinity, available in the YouTube Audio Library; “Rhythmic Pulse,” “Marimba on the Loose” and “Closing My Eyes for a Moment” by Daniel Birch, and “Weirder” by Drake Stafford, all licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International.

    The Money Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 65:17


    Hours after the victims are taken hostage, a ransom is delivered to the mansion on Woodland Drive. But it doesn’t save the victims -- the calls, text messages and voicemails end, leaving key parts of the timeline unexplained. But after the trial, a new theory emerges explaining how the killer got inside the house. This episode is written and produced by WTOP reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit http://22hourspodcast.com to meet our hosts, view photos of the crime scene, explore a map of key locations in the case, and ask questions or leave comments in our interactive blog. You can also reach out via email, podcast@wtop.com, or via Twitter, @22hourspod. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; “Call me” and “Rhythmic Pulse” by Daniel Birch, as well as “Weirder” by Drake Stafford, all licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0); and "Beyond the Lows" by The Whole Other, available in the YouTube Audio Library.

    Taken Captive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 52:15


    For the Savopoulos family and Vera Figueroa, May 13, 2015, began like any other Wednesday. Then things went terribly wrong. Through phone records, text messages and eyewitnesses, we recreate the timeline of their last 22 hours. This episode is written and produced by WTOP News reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. WTOP Digital News Director Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit 22HoursPodcast.com for more insider information on this crime and trial including photos, maps and an interactive blog. "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in "22 Hours: An American Nightmare" is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We're grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story. “Haters Hate” by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist, and “Call me” and “Rhythmic Pulse” by Daniel Birch licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 International.

    The Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 46:35


    It began with a fire. A man driving through an upscale neighborhood in Washington, D.C., in 2015 spotted smoke pouring from one of the homes. It was the first sign something terrible had happened on Woodland Drive. This episode is written and produced by reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. Julia Ziegler is the content adviser. Visit www.22HoursPodcast.com for photos, maps and an interactive blog. “22 Hours: An American Nightmare” is a production of WTOP News in Washington, D.C. All music featured in “22 Hours: An American Nightmare” is licensed through Creative Commons and/or by permission of the artist. We’re grateful to all the artists whose music has helped us tell this story.“Hater’s Hate” (theme) by Ramone Messam, used with permission of the artist; “Passing time” by Kevin MacLeod, available in the YouTube Audio Library; “Beyond the Lows” by The Whole Other, available in the YouTube Audio Library; and “Bachata Night” provided by Lyrah/Pond5.

    22 Hours Preview Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 9:30


    It was a case nightmares are made of. A D.C. power couple, their 10-year-old son and housekeeper held hostage for nearly 24 hours and murdered inside their own home. WTOP examines the complicated trail of evidence that police say led to finding their killer and why they say he committed such a brutal crime. Listen to the first 8 minutes of episode 1 before the full episode is released on June 10. Subscribe today.

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