11 episodes

Follow the breakneck twists and turns of a strange, unsolved 2003 homicide where our reporter delves into her original recordings in an attempt to change the course of the case completely. Experience the case from every angle -- from the perspectives of the initial suspect, detectives, witnesses and the determined family of the victim, Burke O'Brien.

A Murder On Orchard Street ABC News

    • True Crime
    • 4.4 • 92 Ratings

Follow the breakneck twists and turns of a strange, unsolved 2003 homicide where our reporter delves into her original recordings in an attempt to change the course of the case completely. Experience the case from every angle -- from the perspectives of the initial suspect, detectives, witnesses and the determined family of the victim, Burke O'Brien.

    Introducing "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler"

    Introducing "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler"

    Sixty years later, the story of the Boston Strangler still has a hold on the public imagination. The new ABC Audio podcast, "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler," retraces the tragic fate of the victims and explores why a killer’s confession never closed this decades-old case. "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler" -- a new three-part series, available on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3wgRdzb), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3XFQm6X), Amazon Music (https://amzn.to/3ksWvFj), or wherever you're listening now.
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    • 1 min
    The Knit Cap

    The Knit Cap

    It's winter 2003. 25-year-old banker Burke O'Brien is murdered in cold blood on a January morning in downtown Manhattan. As Burke's family mourns the loss of their son, detective Kenny Silvia is assigned the case and working to put a killer behind bars. Support this podcast with a review ----> http://bit.ly/2x6pt17 ** Subscribe to "Start Here," the new daily podcast from ABC News, available on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2pvq8Ws), Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/2JZSK70), or your favorite podcast app! "A Murder On Orchard Street" is a production of ABC News Nightline, ABC Radio & ABC News Digital. Subscribe to the daily "Nightline" podcast on Apple Podcasts (http://apple.co/2kBeFp9) or wherever you're listening right now. Find more ABC podcasts at http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com
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    • 15 min
    The Suspect's Watch

    The Suspect's Watch

    The detectives have an eyewitness who says he saw Burke get shot and knows who did it. Twenty-four hours in, the team is ready to make an arrest, but Detective Silvia has his doubts. Support this podcast with a review ----> http://bit.ly/2x6pt17 ** Subscribe to "Start Here," the new daily podcast from ABC News, available on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2pvq8Ws), Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/2JZSK70), or your favorite podcast app! "A Murder On Orchard Street" is a production of ABC News Nightline, ABC Radio & ABC News Digital. Subscribe to the daily "Nightline" podcast on Apple Podcasts (http://apple.co/2kBeFp9) or wherever you're listening right now. Find more ABC podcasts at http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com
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    • 18 min
    The Victim's Jacket

    The Victim's Jacket

    Detective Kenny Silvia is looking for a motive and thinks he's found one, but Forrest's interrogation leaves him with doubts. Support this podcast with a review ----> http://bit.ly/2x6pt17 ** Subscribe to "Start Here," the new daily podcast from ABC News, available on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2pvq8Ws), Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/2JZSK70), or your favorite podcast app! "A Murder On Orchard Street" is a production of ABC News Nightline, ABC Radio & ABC News Digital. Subscribe to the daily "Nightline" podcast on Apple Podcasts (http://apple.co/2kBeFp9) or wherever you're listening right now. Find more ABC podcasts at http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com
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    • 19 min
    The Other Lead

    The Other Lead

    The district attorney decides there is not enough evidence to prosecute Forrest, and a surprise call to the precinct upturns everything. Support this podcast with a review ----> http://bit.ly/2x6pt17 *** Check out our new series, "A Killing On the Cape." Listen and subscribe: http://apple.co/2z2k2E2 *** ** Subscribe to "Start Here," the new daily podcast from ABC News, available on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2pvq8Ws), Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/2JZSK70), or your favorite podcast app! "A Murder On Orchard Street" is a production of ABC News Nightline, ABC Radio & ABC News Digital. Subscribe to the daily "Nightline" podcast on Apple Podcasts (http://apple.co/2kBeFp9) or wherever you're listening right now. Find more ABC podcasts at http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com
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    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
92 Ratings

92 Ratings

Jaxzw ,

Moving true crime.

Moving podcast about the grim realities of finding a killer with little to go on except false leads. The journalist is particularly good at conveying aspects of the case. The victim, his family and friend are all caught up in a nightmare that could happen to anybody.

9958577584 ,

Very well done

Great podcast. Original voices, skill fully crafted, well researched

Giacarrangifan ,

Compelling

5 Stars
Definitely recommend to anyone who loves true crime.

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