Betrayal with Daryn Carp

Two cases attempt to employ the contentious “gay panic” defense to wildly different results. After two hookups go sideways, a gay man and transgender woman are murdered. But what is the difference between these two killings and the trials that came after? Why are we still using the "gay panic” defense in the court of law? And is using this defense its own type of hate crime if it further persecutes members of the LGBTQ community? Host Daryn Carp is joined by scholar Dr. Warren Carsten Andresen to discuss the gay and trans panic defense and how it is still used today. For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A woman is found dead in her home and a questionable investigation leads to a decades-long search for justice. Was Lorelei Bringe planning to leave her husband before her murder? How is it possible for an investigation to be so mismanaged? What did it take to re-open this cold case decades later, and how was it eventually solved?Host Daryn Carp is joined by Joe Kennedy to dive into the exasperating details of the investigation and cold cases to reveal how justice was finally served.For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a body is found in the woods, an autopsy cannot reveal a cause of death and a murderous mystery is born. How could Jeannette DePalm have died with no clear or obvious injuries? Was this a satanic or occult sacrifice? And although this is considered a “suspicious” active case to this day, what would it take for this case to be considered a homicide?Host Daryn Carp is joined by Michelle Belanger to discuss the scary circumstances at the scene and why very few people involved with this case wants to speak on the record.For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An American actress is killed by her stalker, paving the way for a whole new category of crime: murder by celebrity obsession. But if the stalker claims mental illness, how does that affect the trial? What anti-stalking laws were born as a result of this case? And had she not been famous, would Rebecca Shaeffer still be alive? Host Daryn Carp is joined by Dr. James Horan, author of “Celebrity Worshippers: Inside the Minds of Stargazer” to get answers to all her burning questions about this case.For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man is convicted of brutally killing his family on Christmas Eve, but his trial brings an alarming amount of inconsistencies and unanswered questions. How do prosecutors explain the perplexing crime scene? Did the judge have it out for the defendant at the trial? And with new evidence pointing towards his innocence, why hasn't there been a successful appeal?Host Daryn Carp is taken aback by this potential miscarriage of justice and is joined by defense attorney Ralph ‘Terry' Hadley III to dive into the details of the case against Tommy Ziegler.For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Texas man is inexplicably sentenced to death row based on the testimony of a hypnotized witness. But can this testimony be believed? Why was the witness allowed to change her recollection? Can investigative hypnosis be considered an effective tool for law enforcement? And how many people are in prison right now as a result of this practice, particularly in Texas?Host Daryn Carp is joined by Dallas Morning News reporter Lauren McGaughy to rewind the tape and parse through the details of this hypnotizing case against Charles Don Flores.For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to an episode of Daryn Carp's other true crime podcast, Shaken and Disturbed, where she and her co-host John Thrasher share their immediate reactions and thoughts about the updates in Adnan Syed's case. A Maryland judge has vacated Adnan Syed's original murder conviction from 1999 in a shocking development in this highly-publicized case. Adnan Syed was released from prison, walked out of the court house, and went home to be with his family. So what happens next? John Thrasher and Daryn Carp break down the details of the original conviction, the hearing, and what's next for the ACTUAL murderer of Hae Min Lee.Listen to Shaken and Disturbed here: http://bit.ly/ShakenPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a childhood marred by trauma, a woman goes on a decades-long fire-setting spree resulting in several deaths. Did Shirley Winters mean to kill, or was this arson gone out of control? Why was she able to remain free for so long while tragedy followed in her wake? Is this a case of inherited trauma manifesting, or intentional murder, or both?Host Daryn Carp digs into her perplexing questions surrounding this case and is joined by fire investigator Ron Ryan, who also wrote a novel based on the life and crimes of Shirley Winters. For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wife and mother of two calls 911 claiming an intruder shot her husband, but as investigators dig deeper they find stunning inconsistencies in Kim Boone's story. What about this perplexing crime scene? How did the fire in the home start? Did domestic abuse play a role? Why didn't anyone believe Kim's husband when he said his wife was trying to kill him? Host Daryn Carp is joined by investigative journalist Jessica Lauren to unearth and attempt to answer all her burning questions about this perplexing case and its unbelievable aftermath.For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Lori Ruff dies by suicide, her family finds a hidden box containing documents suggesting there is much more to her tragic story. Who, or what, was Lori running from? What had she done, and what was done to her? Was Lori even her real name? And who is to blame for her eventual suicide?Lori's death opened a pandora's box of unanswered questions. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Kenda Martinez, the citizen sleuth who led a community of online detectives to get to the bottom of Lori's story.For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two friends walk to a cliff's edge in the Appalachian Mountains of Western Maryland, but only one of them comes home alive. What really happened on that cliff? Was it a suicide pact gone wrong? What's the deal with the unoccupied house in the woods? What about the huge sum of money transferred days before? And what about that dog in the cemetery? The killing of Alexander Stevens is riddled with rumors and inconsistencies. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Teresa McMinn, the Cumberland Times reporter who closely followed this case as it was unfolding, to dive into all of her unanswered questions.There is cursing and mentions of suicide and violence throughout. Viewer Discretion is advised. For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/killerquestions to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode releases August 30th, 2022...As an obsessive true crime fan, Daryn Carp has tons of cases stuck in her brain. Cases with loose ends that keep her from sleeping at night... and now she's digging deeper. From irregular investigations and inexplicable behavior, to questionable evidence and debate-able trials, Daryn is obsessed with wanting to know the truth and exploring some of the burning questions about the most confounding and controversial cases out there. In each episode, Daryn is joined by real people who will give credible, thoughtful and sometimes provocative answers to her unanswered questions about each case. Killer Questions with Daryn Carp is here to foster debate, defy expectations, explore shades of nuance and examine new information that others may have overlooked. After all, the Daryn is in the details. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former LulaRoe consultant Heidi Castellani joined the company in 2014 after moving to Connecticut and becoming a new mom. She was drawn into the multilevel marketing company by the comfortable leggings and instantaneous community of women she found. Heidi shares her experience, and why after two years, and tens of thousands lost, she was done.For even more on the story of LuLaRoe, check out the new discovery+ podcast, The Rise and Fall of LuLaRoe. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a young single mother trusts her small children in the care of others to further an online romance, she is led on a trail of mindblowing deceit. Facing down a mother's worst nightmare, she finds herself at the center of a pulse-racing criminal investigation. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Anna Roisman. Anna is known for her comedic chops, her podcast "Unemployed with Anna Roisman," and most notably as one of the hosts of the popular trivia game show app, HQ Trivia. Roisman is also related to a notable and notorious person in true crime history!Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a radio DJ from Texas moves to California to be with a woman he met online, all hell breaks loose. It's a catfish betrayal involving unspeakable tragedy and deceit that will leave you speechless.Host Daryn Carp is joined by the catfishing expert himself, Nev Schulman. Nev has hosted over eight seasons of the popular MTV show "Catfish."Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens when your best friend betrays you in the most unthinkable of ways? As the lust for power overtakes fraternity brothers Ed Swiger and Butch Pratt, tragedy unfolds. This case focuses on a bitter betrayal of a close friendship, and how social-climbing attracts the best, and corrupts the worst. Host Daryn Carp is joined by true crime veteran Billy Jensen, co-host of "Jensen and Holes: The Murder Squad" podcast, author of "Chase Darkness with Me: How One True-Crime Writer Started Solving Murders," and co-host of the “Unraveled” podcast and anthology series on discovery+.Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a beautiful Florida model resists flirtations from a mysterious acquaintance, the end result is a betrayal so heartbreaking it begs the question: how does a common social faux pas lead to an abject nightmare?Host Daryn Carp is joined by true crime veteran Lance Reenstierna, co-host of the true crime podcast "Crawlspace," and known for his work on the "Missing Maura Murray" podcast and documentary.Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a married couple appears to have been shot dead in their own home, a set of surrounding clues points to a rift in the family. From a missing pile of cash to the musings of a pet parrot, this disturbing mystery is as layered as it gets.Host Daryn Carp is joined by John Thrasher, co-host of the true crime podcast "Shaken and Disturbed." As a producer and true crime veteran, John offers a unique perspective while pushing back on the curious details of this case.Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a lifetime of being shunned by a family she never knew, a young mother reconnects with blood relatives only to find herself catching romantic feelings for her biological uncle. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Kenyon Laing, co-host of the true crime podcast "Wine & Crime," who offers color commentary, revealing a unique parallel in her own life to this bizarre and unique case.Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a lifetime of chaos and abuse culminates to a grisly murder, a young woman is forced to decide whether doing the right thing is a betrayal to her own family. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Alexis Linkletter, a seasoned true crime producer and co-host of the “Unraveled” podcast and anthology series on discovery+. Alexis brings her extensive true crime analysis to this conversation, and dives deep into the psychology behind Eric's deadly deeds.Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a mother uproots her family from Utah to Tennessee and takes a job in a local prison, a budding and unlikely romance turns deadly, involving heartbreak, tragedy and murder. On this episode, host Daryn Carp is joined by Patrick Hinds, co-host of the true crime podcasts "True Crime Obsessed," "Obsessed With: Disappeared," and creator of the Obsessed Network. Patrick lends his sharp true crime perspectives and killer wit to an episode that will leave you shocked and screaming for answers.Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a family home in Texas bursts into flames, disturbing evidence points in multiple directions. Is the lone survivor telling the truth? From explosive accusations to a potentially wrongful conviction, this betrayal will have you examining the smallest details.Host Daryn Carp is joined by Rabia Chaudry, host of the true crime podcast "Undisclosed" and author of "Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial." Rabia provides academic insight into wrongful convictions and pushes back on some of the most convincing evidence alleged by the prosecution in this fascinating conversation.Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You know them as the Chippendales erotic male dancers, but behind the scantily clad men dancing in bowties, there was murder, jealousy and betrayal that nearly destroyed the now iconic empire. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Natalia Petrzela, a journalist and expert on the Chippendales during the 80's and beyond. Natalia hosts "Welcome To Your Fantasy," a podcast about the Chippendales murders. Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From romantic relationships to family bonds to the sordid history of the Chippendales, Betrayal with Daryn Carp explores love and all the dark ways it can go wrong. Each week Daryn is joined by a celebrity guest to help her dive in and discuss some of the most shocking cases of betrayal in the true crime world. Listen to Betrayal with Daryn Carp wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.