Bear Brook

4.8 (690)
TRUE CRIME
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Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? More at bearbrookpodcast.com

EPISODE 1

Episode 1: Extraordinary

Sharon Johnson’s family and friends have spent the last 35 years coping with her brutal murder. But what if that story was based on a lie?

39 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2: The Pursuit

We begin with the story police told about Sharon Johnson’s murder.

41 min
EPISODE 3

Episode 3: The Breaking Point

Police interrogate a second teenager named Jason Carroll – with help from Jason’s own mother.

51 min
EPISODE 4

Episode 4: ‘Promises Have Been Made’

One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder.

45 min
EPISODE 5

Episode 5: Trial in a Trial

A new true crime story is told and when juries hear it, it leads to different results for all three defendants.

50 min
EPISODE 6

Episode 6: ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’

Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened.

54 min
EPISODE 7

Episode 7: This Side of the Line

How could someone possibly confess to murder if they didn’t do it?

56 min
EPISODE 8

Episode 8: The Box

A chance encounter leads to a surprising discovery that changes the course of Jason Carroll's case.

48 min

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Jason Moon

Host

4.8

out of 5

690 Ratings

10/10

22 Jun

Kimmy659

10/10 all the things you expect from a true crime podcast
Slow

6 Aug

cork Graham

Slow, tedious and drawn out.
Season one wow what a a story

15 May

Baxterwood

Wow can’t believe this story! Amazingly done. Great narration. Hope get an update on the unknown victim. Thanks From England x
Gripping

29 Apr

Yorkshire Loves True Crime

Enjoyed every minute. Well done everyone involved. Crime solving at its best.

Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? More at bearbrookpodcast.com