Click here to complete the listener survey! In August 2008, 18-year-old Marie Adler called 911 in terror, reporting that a masked man had broken into her Lynnwood, Washington apartment, bound her with her own shoelaces, and raped her for hours. At first, police treated the case as a serious violent assault, but as the days passed their focus shifted from finding a suspect to scrutinizing Marie herself. They fixated on minor inconsistencies in her account and on her “flat” emotional response, interpreting her trauma through suspicion rather than understanding. Doubt deepened after one of Marie’s former foster mothers contacted police to suggest she might be lying, and detectives began pressing Marie relentlessly, re-interviewing her again and again until she finally broke and wrote a statement admitting that she had made the whole thing up. Marie was charged with filing a false police report, publicly branded a liar, and left to carry the consequences alone while police closed the case. Nearly two years later, a serial rapist was arrested in another state, and in his possession investigators found photographs of a young girl being assaulted. She was bound, naked, and had her own photo ID placed on her chest. That ID belonged to Marie Adler, who had been telling the truth the whole time. This is the unbelievable story of a young girl victimized twice. First, by a brutal rapist, and second, by police. Find all of A Trial by Podcast's links below: Click here for all of our links! Find us on socials: Facebook: A Trial by Podcast Instagram: @atrialbypodcast TikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCS DISCLAIMER This podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed. Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions. This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date. If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com. *Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
