13 episodes
Bonaparte Imperative
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- True Crime
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4.5 • 50 Ratings
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'Best Podcasts of 2022' - Paste Magazine
It’s been 25 years since Anne Champion’s friend was killed, but the case was never solved. When Anne, now a prominent Manhattan attorney, gets an unexpected phone call from an old friend, it compels her to return to Iowa, her childhood home, to try and piece together the events around Laura Van Wyhe’s mysterious death.
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Annie | Chapter 1
As an accomplished attorney, Annie is used to tackling tough legal challenges. But an unexpected call spurs her to revisit a case more personal than the rest.
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Laura | Chapter 2
Jason and Annie travel to Iowa to find out more about Laura’s life and the mystery surrounding her death.
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Timelines | Chapter 3
The police file in Laura's case tells one story about what happened the night she died, but does it add up? Annie decides she has to confront a key witness to find out.
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Confrontation | Chapter 4
The story that witnesses gave police back in 1996 doesn't hold up to scrutiny, and the pressure seems to be getting to one of those witnesses. Annie tracks him down, but the meeting doesn't go as planned.
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Teen Spirit | Chapter 5
Laura's abundant gifts came at a cost — a precarious childhood and a troubled adolescence. She searched for freedom, and lived with consequences.
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Rift | Chapter 6
Leanne fights for custody of what Laura left behind, and Donnie’s past catches up with him. A child is caught in between.
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Customer Reviews
Can’t believe this has not been solved!
I listened to this on a road trip for work. Although not fast paced - I enjoyed it. Well produced. It’s not a fascinating story, but it’s extremely well told. I hope the killer is found and they find peace.
An intriguing story
Anne Champion and her cohort tell a very interesting story about an unsolved homicide case from 1996. I was hooked from the start all the way through episode 6. However, the podcast’s intrigue faded quickly during episodes 7 and 8, so the material did peak a bit early IMO. Still, this is indeed a very good podcast.
Very interesting
Listened in 2 days to this very compelling podcast. Enjoyed the presenters take on the story and all the different angles.
I hope a resolution is found and fully understand why her friend is persisting to uncover the truth.
Oh and this was advertised as a podcast worth listening to in our local paper in rural Western Australia.
Michelle