Donnie Wahlberg

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  1. Ep.1: The Takeover

    FEB 26

    Ep.1: The Takeover

    Recently divorced mother, Christine Belford, waits at home for her ex-husband, David Matusiewicz, to drop off their three children after a two-week vacation. But when they fail to arrive, Christine is thrust into every parent’s worst nightmare.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  2. Ep.2: The Root of Evil

    MAR 5

    Ep.2: The Root of Evil

    Following a bitter divorce, David, Lenore, and the three Matusiewicz girls have all vanished without a trace. But as a full investigation is launched to try and find them, detectives start to question just how far this family will go for total control.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  3. Ep.3: Manhunt

    MAR 12

    Ep.3: Manhunt

    With time running out, investigators struggle to find David, Lenore, and the Matusiewicz girls. As U.S. Marshal Bill David takes charge, one thing is clear: the family doesn’t want to be found— and the hunt for them is about to go international. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  4. Ep.4: A Grandmother’s Impossible Choice

    MAR 19

    Ep.4: A Grandmother’s Impossible Choice

    With her daughters finally returned home, Christine Belford tries to move on from the events of the past year and a half. But when a vicious smear campaign is launched against her, it’s clear that the Matusiewicz family’s reign of terror is far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  5. Ep.5: The Watchers

    MAR 26

    Ep.5: The Watchers

    The Matusiewicz family ramps up their harassment of Christine by aggressively recruiting outsiders to help in their campaign of terror. Christine begins to fortify her home to try and protect her children, but the family's network of spies is relentless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  6. Ep.6: Off The Grid

    APR 2

    Ep.6: Off The Grid

    With David and Lenore’s release from prison, the Matusiewicz family is officially reunited in Texas. While their deep-rooted disdain for the government continues to grow deeper, a sinister new plan is hatched to get the girls back…this time for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  7. Ep.8: Last Chance

    APR 16

    Ep.8: Last Chance

    The Matusiewicz family makes one last attempt to secure the girls, while law enforcement tries to manage a chaotic scene at the courthouse. Investigators are forced to risk everything to try and put the entire family behind bars forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  8. Ep.7: Judgment Day

    APR 9

    Ep.7: Judgment Day

    On February 11th, 2013, Christine must come face-to-face with David for a child support hearing at the Newcastle County Courthouse. But things go horribly wrong when a violent shootout erupts in the lobby, leaving three people dead and two others injured. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  9. Your Next Listen - Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse

    BONUS

    Your Next Listen - Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse

    If you enjoyed Very Scary People you may also like Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse, from ID. Listen to Episode 1, "Kristen Gilbert" here, and follow Mind of a Monster wherever you get your podcasts. From 1989 to 1995, nurse Kristen Gilbert murdered four of her patients, attempted to murder two more and is suspected of killing dozens of others at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Massachusetts by injecting a hard to trace drug into their bloodstreams. Across six episodes, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward consults with detectives, journalists, victim’s families, and witnesses to dive deep into the case of Kristen Gilbert. Investigating her crimes, Dr. Ward delves into Kristen’s twisted mind to try to discover how she was able to kill right under the noses of her colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  10. S2 Ep.1: Blond Hair Blue Eyes

    10/16/2023

    S2 Ep.1: Blond Hair Blue Eyes

    A beautiful young couple, Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo, are getting married on the shores of Lake Ontario in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada. Meanwhile, in the neighboring town of Scarborough, locals are gripped with fear and the police are at a loss: a serial rapist is at large, showing no signs of stopping. Host Donnie Wahlberg traces the perpetrator's steps, only to find them leading back to the blond-haired blue-eyed groom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  11. S1 Ep. 1: Small Town Murder

    03/18/2022

    S1 Ep. 1: Small Town Murder

    After Ron DeFeo Jr. finds his parents and younger siblings dead in their Amityville, New York, home, police begin to search for the killer. Host Donnie Wahlberg and local journalist Joel Martin revisit that horrific evening in 1974, the crime scene and the investigation — all in hopes of answering a question heavy on residents' minds: “Who would murder an entire family in the dead of night?” To learn more about how HLN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  12. America the Inventor, Animation Festival with Matt Groening, Donnie Wahlberg

    OCT 12

    America the Inventor, Animation Festival with Matt Groening, Donnie Wahlberg

    Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America’s spirit of innovation; Donnie Wahlberg, returning in the “Blue Bloods” spinoff “Boston Blue”; Katheryn Bigelow on her new nuclear thriller “A House of Dynamite”; former Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today; and “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min
  13. S2 Ep.2: Call 911

    10/23/2023

    S2 Ep.2: Call 911

    Paul Bernardo is questioned by police after receiving multiple anonymous tips in response to a composite sketch of the Scarborough Rapist published in the local newspaper. At the same time, he’s falling in love with Karla Homolka and spending time with her family in the quiet town of St. Catharines. During their first holiday together, tragedy strikes close to home, her sister is found dead.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  14. S2 Ep.4: The DNA Sample

    11/06/2023

    S2 Ep.4: The DNA Sample

    A long-shelved DNA sample in the case of the Scarborough Rapist is finally tested. The sample matches Paul Bernardo. And after a physically violent dispute between Karla and Paul that sends Karla to the hospital, the police get more details about just how monstrous Paul can be. The police start to zero in on Paul for the murders of Leslie and Kristen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  15. S2 Ep.7: Ken vs. Barbie

    11/27/2023

    S2 Ep.7: Ken vs. Barbie

    Paul Bernardo finally gets his day in court and the trial becomes a national spectacle. With limited physical evidence of murder, it’s Karla’s word again his. Host Donnie Wahlberg takes us through the nearly 5-month trial that captivated all of Canada and the aftermath of the violent saga of the Ken and Barbie Killers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  16. S2 Ep.5: The Videotapes

    11/13/2023

    S2 Ep.5: The Videotapes

    Law enforcement gain a very helpful tip. They tirelessly search Karla and Paul’s little pink house for video tape evidence that would prove all of their suspicions and be enough to convict Paul of murder. As the investigation develops, it turns out that Karla isn’t as innocent as she’s let on.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  17. S2 Ep.6: Tammy Homolka

    11/20/2023

    S2 Ep.6: Tammy Homolka

    Now that long sought-after video tapes are finally in the hands of the police. Karla has one final, shocking confession that leads investigators to revisit the night of her little sister Tammy’s untimely death. It turns out, Tammy’s death wasn’t an accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  18. S2 Ep.3: Kristen French

    10/30/2023

    S2 Ep.3: Kristen French

    The Saint Catharine’s community is rattled by a tragedy of their own. Sixteen-year-old, Kristen French, goes missing while walking home from school. The case quickly draws national attention and sparks a massive search effort.  Eerie similarities are found between Kristen’s case and another teenage girl, Leslie Mahaffy, who was murdered just a year earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  19. S1 Ep.2: Meet The DeFeos

    03/18/2022

    S1 Ep.2: Meet The DeFeos

    As the community reels from the shocking DeFeo murders, residents pack an Amityville church to mourn the loss of the family. Host Donnie Wahlberg dives deep into DeFeo history, only to find out that this picture-perfect family had very violent secrets. To learn more about how HLN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  20. S1 Ep.6: Everyone Loves A Good Ghost Story

    04/15/2022

    S1 Ep.6: Everyone Loves A Good Ghost Story

    Found guilty of killing his parents and siblings in their home, Ron DeFeo Jr. is sentenced to six counts of second-degree murder. But the convicted killer finds new fame in prison. Back in Amityville, the story of the gruesome massacre at 112 Ocean Avenue is taking on a life of its own. Host Donnie Wahlberg untangles the story of how the Dutch colonial home that was once a bloody crime scene becomes a permanent piece of horror — and pop culture — history. To learn more about how HLN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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