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Generation Why: True Crime

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 50 min
Latest: 5 Oct 2026
Language: English

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5 Oct 2026 · 45 min

The Gilham Family Murders - 703

August 28, 1993. Sydney, Australia. 23 year old Jeffrey Gilham, wearing only his boxer shorts, went to a neighbor's house seeking help. He claimed that his 25 year old brother, Christopher, had murdered their parents and set their bodies on fire. Jeffrey said he killed his brother in retaliation. But Jeffrey's uncle began to doubt his nephew's story and urged that he be investigated. Did Christopher Gilham really kill his parents? Or had Jeffrey killed his three family members and frame his dead brother?Connect With UsWebsite: genwhypod.comInstagram: @generationwhypodcastFacebook:…

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E702 · 30 Sep 2026 · 53 min

The Ariana Ptarcinski Case - 702

December 25th, 2021. Spring Hill, Florida. After spending time with family, 18-year-old Ariana Ptarcinski and her boyfriend Ramon Calderon Durst went to her room to watch TV. Around midnight, Ramon burst into her parents’ room holding Ariana, who was bleeding to death from a cut to her throat. Ramon was detained for several hours, but was never charged. Special guest: Sarah Turney of Voices For Justice.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube:…
28 Sep 2026 · 5 min

Listen Now: My Mom’s Murder

Lauren Malloy was a baby when her mother, Lori, was murdered in East Providence, Rhode Island. For thirty years, no one told her. Everyone said Lori died of natural causes. Then a stranger sent Lauren a message — and the lie collapsed. Now Lauren is investigating her own mother’s murder. She’s recorded hundreds of hours of interviews with law enforcement, family, childhood friends, and people who won’t stop contradicting each other. Every answer opens a darker question. Every person she trusts seems to be hiding something. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes the…
E701 · 27 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

The Death Of Kari Baker - 701

April 8th, 2006. Hewitt, Texas. Shortly after midnight, Pastor Matt Baker called 911 to report finding his wife unresponsive after he returned home from running errands. A justice of the peace declared Kari’s death a suicide caused by an overdose of sleeping pills combined with alcohol. Kari’s family initially accepted this ruling, but they later became suspicious of Matt and launched their own investigation.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube:…
E700 · 20 Sep 2026 · 48 min

1984 San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre - 700

July 18th 1984. San Ysidro, California. What seemed to be an ordinary summer day turned anything but ordinary when a gunman entered the premises and unleashed gunfire for 77 long minutes. Wreaking havoc, terror, taking 21 lives and injuring 19. One of the deadliest mass shootings in American History.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit:…
E699 · 13 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

The Assassination of Derwin Brown - 699

In 2000, a DeKalb County, Georgia, local election led to the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, after a discovery of extensive corruption within the Sheriff’s Department. The primary suspect was Brown’s predecessor, Sidney Dorsey. Another death and a year-long investigation uncovered a murder conspiracy that shocked the community. Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from…
E698 · 6 Sep 2026 · 46 min

The Framing of Termaine Hicks - 698

November 27th, 2001. South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Termaine Hicks responded to a woman’s screams for help in the early morning hours. Moments later, he was shot by a police officer responding to the scene, and was charged with rape. Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of…
E697 · 30 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

Who Murdered Anastasia WitbolsFeugen? - 697

October 22nd, 1997. Kansas City, Missouri. 18-year-old Anastasia WitbolsFeugen was shot in the head at close range on the grounds of a local cemetery. Shortly after her body was found, Anastasia’s boyfriend took his own life. Her murder went unsolved for almost three years before an acquaintance came forward with a shocking confession.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from…
E696 · 23 Aug 2026 · 43 min

In Plain Sight - 696

Justin tells the story of a man who authorities blamed for the murder of his wife, but he had a tragic explanation if they would only hear him out; Aaron tells the story of a man's mysterious death in a hotel room which stumps investigators until his wife brings in outside assistance.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible…
E695 · 16 Aug 2026 · 54 min

The Caneiro Family Murders - 695

November 20th, 2018. Monmouth County, New Jersey. Authorities responded to a report of a fire at the Ocean Township home of Paul Caneiro. Almost immediately, investigators suspected it was arson. Hours later, the bodies of Paul’s brother Keith, and his wife and children, were found inside their burning home in Colts Neck. Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron,…
E694 · 9 Aug 2026 · 45 min

The Bible Study Kidnapper - 694

On February 7, 2017, Connie and Larry Van Oosten awoke to a masked intruder standing over their bed, gun in hand. For the next two days, they were imprisoned and forced to withdraw $350,000 from their bank. Connie slipped a note to the bank teller, leading to a high-speed chase and the shocking reveal of the captor. Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit:…
E693 · 5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

The Lundy Murders 4 - 693

Mark Lundy's defense team was going to get another chance to convince a jury that he wasn’t responsible for the murders of his wife and daughter. Surprisingly, the prosecution would make major changes in their case against him. Would a second trial provide a different outcome?Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible…
E692 · 2 Aug 2026 · 38 min

The Lundy Murders 3 - 692

Mark Lundy had been found guilty by a jury, but outside of the courtroom he was gaining some support as questions remained about the case against him. Would these questions and discrepancies be enough to reverse his conviction and set him free? Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes…
E691 · 29 Jul 2026 · 52 min

The Lundy Murders 2 - 691

Christine and Amber Lundy had been murdered and the authorities blamed Mark. Did they have enough evidence to convince a jury?Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy…
E690 · 26 Jul 2026 · 33 min

The Lundy Murders 1 - 690

On August 29th, 2000, while Mark Lundy was presumably away on business, his wife Christine and daughter Amber were brutally murdered in their home in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Police claimed Mark did it for the insurance money, but Mark proclaims his innocence to this day. Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible…
E689 · 19 Jul 2026 · 56 min

Dunbar Armored Depot Heist - 689

On September 13, 1997, six men pulled off one of the biggest heists in American History. The men entered the Dunbar Armored facility in Los Angeles, California, and stole $18.9 million in under an hour. The case remained unsolved for two years, until a witness and a taillight provided the authorities with long-awaited leads.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin &…
E688 · 15 Jul 2026 · 49 min

Strange Stories - The X-Ray Camera Case - 688

In 1946, a 19 year old woman was thrust into financial and social uncertainty after losing her job. Soon after, she met a handsome and wealthy stranger who offered her a deal that seemed too good to pass up. Her mission would be to find evidence against a suspected jewel thief. An exciting proposition as she was a fan of detective novels. Now she found herself in one. But unbeknownst to her, she was actually being pulled into a sinister and shocking plot. Welcome to Generation Why's Strange Stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
E687 · 13 Jul 2026 · 58 min

The Death of Abe Dabela - 687

April 5th, 2014. Redding, Connecticut. In the early morning hours, the body of attorney Abe Dabela was found inside his vehicle after a rollover accident. Authorities soon discovered that he died from a gunshot wound to the back of the head. Was it self inflicted or foul play? The answer to that question might be found in the details of the incident...Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes,…
E686 · 6 Jul 2026 · 47 min

The Rendlesham Forest Incident - 686

In December 1980, U.S. Air Force personnel on patrol near RAF Woodbridge in Rendlesham Forest, England, reported strange lights moving through the trees and unidentified objects in the sky. When the lights reappeared two nights later, deputy base commander Lt Col Charles Halt recorded the events on a Dictaphone. What followed became known as “Britain’s Roswell.”Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes,…
E685 · 29 Jun 2026 · 56 min

The Nikki Addimando Case - 685

September 28th, 2017. Poughkeepsie, New York. In the early morning hours, Nikki Addimando stepped out of her car and told a police officer that she had been in a fight with her boyfriend and shot him in self defense. Christopher Grover was found dead in the couple’s apartment. The investigation would show that Nikki had been abused by Grover for years leading up to the shooting, but would this save her from a conviction?Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube:…
E684 · 22 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Mysterious Death Of JoAnn Matouk Romain - 684

January 12th, 2010. Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared minutes after leaving an evening church service. Two months later, her body was found in the Detroit River near Ontario, Canada. Officially, JoAnn’s manner of death is classified as undetermined. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
E683 · 15 Jun 2026 · 41 min

Three Cases With Vinnie Politan - 683

Vinnie Politan from CourtTV joins Aaron to discuss three cases making the news. Have you been following these cases? Reach out to us on social media or email and let us know your thoughts. Vinnie also has a new season of Vinnie Politan Investigates airing right now on CourtTV.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
E682 · 8 Jun 2026 · 34 min

The Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa - 682

August 30th, 2013. Castaic, California. Bryce Laspisa was driving home to visit his parents after exhibiting unusual behavior and breaking up with his girlfriend. In the early morning hours, Bryce walked away from a single-vehicle accident at Lake Castaic and was never seen again.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
E681 · 1 Jun 2026 · 48 min

Deaths of Jason and Joby Graf - 681

August 26th, 1986. Hewitt, Texas. Firefighters found the bodies of 8-year-old Joby and 9-year-old Jason Graf inside a burning shed. The fire was initially believed to be a tragic accident, but suspicion soon shifted to the boys’ stepfather Edward Graf. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
E680 · 25 May 2026 · 50 min

Who Killed Jodi Parrack? - 680

November 8, 2007. Constantine, Michigan. On November 8, 2007, 11-year-old Jodi Parrack went missing and was found hours later in a cemetery, murdered. The investigators on the case immediately zeroed in on family friend Raymond McCann. For years, they hounded him, interviewing him over 20 times. Finally, they were able to charge him with perjury and keep him behind bars while they gathered evidence to charge him with murder. But then another young girl was grabbed in almost the same way as Jodi and the question became, was Ray still involved or had the police ruthlessly pursued an innocent…
E679 · 18 May 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

2001 Anthrax Attacks - 679

In the weeks after 9/11, letters laced with anthrax began arriving at newsrooms and Senate offices, killing five people and sending the country into a second wave of panic. The investigation that followed lasted years, consumed governmental resources, and ultimately pointed to a lone government scientist, Dr. Bruce Ivins, who died before he faced trial. The government closed the case in 2011, but not everyone was convinced they got it right.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why…
E678 · 11 May 2026 · 55 min

The Murder of Michael Cochran - 678

February 6th, 2019. Beckley, West Virginia. On the day he and his wife were scheduled to have an important business meeting, Michael Cochran collapsed in his kitchen. He was admitted to the hospital for critically low blood sugar and died in hospice days later. A discovery made after a search of the Cochran home would raise suspicions that his death was no accident.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See…
E677 · 6 May 2026 · 46 min

The Sodder Children pt 2 - 677

With the authorities having decided that the children died in the fire, George and Jennie Sodder hire private investigators to help them figure out the truth of what happened, where their children went, and who was behind it. For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at…
E676 · 4 May 2026 · 43 min

The Sodder Children pt 1 - 676

On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family, consisting of George, Jennie and 9 of their 10 children, awoke in the middle of the night to flames engulfing their house. Not everybody made it out of there; five of the Sodder children were believed to have perished in the fire that night. Despite what the authorities said, George and Jennie Sodder were certain that their children did not die that night. What actually happened to the five Sodder children?For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation…
E675 · 27 Apr 2026 · 54 min

The Tamarac Murders - 675

February 16, 2025. Shots and screams filled the early morning in a Tamarac, FL, neighborhood as Mary Gingles fled her home after her father, David Ponzer, was shot. Her soon-to-be ex-husband, Nathan Gingles, calmly stalked her down the street as she banged on her neighbors’ doors, pleading for help. Within minutes, Nathan murdered David, Mary, and her neighbor, Andrew Ferrin, and walked away with his four-year-old daughter, resulting in an exhaustive Internal Affairs investigation of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit:…

About Generation Why: True Crime

Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales. Don’t miss out—tune in and join a community passionate about uncovering the truth. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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