11 episodes
Dragonfly: Brett Cantor Murder Mystery Casefile Presents
-
- True Crime
-
-
3.3 • 42 Ratings
-
Step inside the shadowy world of the 90s music industry with Casefile Presents.
We go behind the velvet ropes to explore the dark side of the Hollywood club scene and the nightlife king and queen pins who ruled it. In this world, secrets trade hands like currency; among the most compelling is who murdered Brett Cantor.
The tragic death of Brett Cantor sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. At just 25, Cantor had built an impressive career as an A&R executive at Chrysalis Music Group and was instrumental in helping discover bands like Rage Against the Machine.
Brett was at the top of his game, dating actress Rose McGowan and signing on as a partner in a popular Hollywood nightclub called Dragonfly. However, on July 30, 1993, his life in the fast lane took a tragic turn, and the music executive was murdered in his West Hollywood apartment. Today, nearly 30 years later, the case remains unsolved.
Join us as we reveal the findings of our 3-year cold case investigation of Brett’s final days, murder, and haunting aftermath documented by his family and friends. This is one rock 'n' roll true crime story you will never forget.
-
Episode 1: Welcome to the Jungle
We go behind the velvet ropes to explore the dark side of the Hollywood club scene and the nightlife king and queen pins who ruled it. Following the unexpected twists and turns of life in the fast lane, we uncover the unsolved murder of Dragonfly nightclub owner, Brett Cantor.
*****
Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-1-welcome-to-the-jungle -
Episode 2: Soul Power
Growing up surrounded by R&B legends, Brett Cantor was destined to follow in the footsteps of his father, who managed Dionne Warwick's career for 19 years. Brett quickly rises to become Hollywood's top underground club promoter, but his success attracts a few enemies along the way.
*****
Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-2-soul-power -
Episode 3: Freaks of the Industry
Brett Cantor’s life is hitting all the right notes. He is an A&R executive for Chrysalis Music, co-owner of the nightclub Dragonfly, and dating actress Rose McGowan. But his life takes a tragic turn on July 30, 1993.
*****
Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang,
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com/
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-3-freaks-of-the-industry -
Episode 4: Homicide Investigation
The music industry is shocked by the news of Brett Cantor's murder. Homicide Detective Rick Jackson takes charge of the investigation, following clues the killers left behind and considering potential suspects.
*****
Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-4-homicide-investigation -
Episode 5: Everyone Has Secrets
Another devastating tragedy rocks Hollywood in the wake of Brett Cantor's murder, when actor River Phoenix dies of a drug overdose outside the Viper Room. We uncover a web of secrets, where key information may hold the answers to solving Brett's cold case.
*****
Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-5-everyones-got-secrets -
Episode 6: OJ Simpson Trial
We go behind the scenes of the notorious O.J. Simpson trial. The case takes a surprising twist when O.J.’s defense team attempts to connect Brett Cantor’s unsolved murder to the double homicide of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
*****
Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-6-oj-simpson-trial
Customer Reviews
Interesting story but the narrator could have been cut
The story is great, however I feel the narrator is not necessary in instances especially when she says blah blah felt they were sad and then it’s cuts to an excerpt of that person literally saying what the narrator just said. Like why?
Also the narrator using a continued “fake reporter” voice and adding tone to the wrong part of a sentence was really off putting. It was like she didn’t know what she was saying or understand what she was talking about, just mimicking something she had heard. I liked everything else about this podcast but considering the quality of Casefile narration I expected far better.
Disappointing
This could have been a great podcast if it was narrated by an actual feeling living thinking human and not AI… I’ve never been so frustrated listening to a podcast. Wanted to learn about the story, but I’ve unsubscribed and stopped because I can’t stand the way it’s being read/produced.
Wondery - a rare miss
This just goes on and on with no real substance. Pointless cut always and stories that don’t add anything to a story which your left knowing as little at the start as you do at the end.
The narrators voice / way she draws out every vowel is something I prefer not to listen to.