452 episodes

The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies.
All episodes are available for free, with ad-free episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers.

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    • True Crime
    • 4.5 • 15.9K Ratings

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The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies.
All episodes are available for free, with ad-free episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers.

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    Leon Dewayne Hignite

    Leon Dewayne Hignite

    September 28th, 2017. Lexington, Kentucky. Carol Ann Hignite called 911 to report that her husband had fallen three days earlier and hit his head. The police found Dewayne Hignite lying on his bedroom floor with severe injuries. He died several days later, and Carol was charged with murder.

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    • 53 min
    Listen now: Infamous International: The Pink Panthers Story

    Listen now: Infamous International: The Pink Panthers Story

    This is Infamous International: The Pink Panthers Story, the first true crime limited podcast series from Exactly Right Media, home of My Favorite Murder.

     

    Over the course of nine episodes, you’ll be introduced to the Pink Panthers, the world’s most notorious jewel thieves who emerge from the aftermath of the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s. Every Thursday you’ll get another piece of the story, hearing from journalists, experts and eyewitnesses, about the shadowy Serbian crime syndicate that specializes in elaborate smash-and-grab heists that take place in only minutes, but net millions.




    You’re going to hear a clip of Infamous International: The Pink Panthers Story from “Episode One: Heist at the Wafi Mall,” in which we are introduced to three of the Pink Panthers and hear how they made international headlines AND most wanted lists. 




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    • 6 min
    The Oliver Sisters

    The Oliver Sisters

    July 30, 2022. Atlanta, Texas. The bodies of three young sisters were found in a neighbor’s private pond several hours after they were reported missing. Their deaths were initially reported as accidental drownings, but months later it was revealed the girls were strangled.

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    • 42 min
    Socorro Caro

    Socorro Caro

    November 22nd, 1999. Camarillo, California. After an argument with his wife, Xavier Caro left his home and drove to his office. When he returned, he found his wife injured from a gunshot wound to the head, and three of his children dead in their beds.

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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan

    Murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan

    May 19th, 1991, Castlerock, Northern Ireland. On May 19th, 1991 Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan were found dead in a vehicle inside her father’s garage. Their cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, and investigators believed they died in a suicide pact after they found out about an affair between their respective spouses. Twenty years later, the police learned that they were murdered.




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    • 49 min
    Diane Whipple

    Diane Whipple

    January 26th, 2001. San Francisco, California. Diane Whipple was returning to her apartment after running errands when she was fatally attacked by her neighbor’s dog. Diane, her partner, and several residents were fearful of this dog and worried about being attacked. Two months later, both of the dog’s owners were charged in relation to Diane’s death.

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    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
15.9K Ratings

15.9K Ratings

nicolenoelle890 ,

My favorite podcast!

I’ve listened to so many true crime podcasts over the years and for whatever reason didn’t get around to Gen Why even though I’ve heard to being high recommended many times. I started listening about 6 months ago and I’m obsessed! Not cot chatting about nothing, they get straight to the point with so much detail. I’ve heard other podcasts cover some of their stories and these guys have way more information and do way more research. I’m a patreon member and I love that they’ve been around for so long so I never run out of episodes!

7-23 fgh ,

Lame

The constant criticism from these “arm-chair detectives “ is getting old! When did they become expert criminal investigators?

Nahsier ,

Shirley and Steve

So sorry this happened to both of you and I’m so happy you to hear y’all talked it out. It’s disgusting someone would share your private call. Prayers for both of you and i hope you guys will remain friends. We all vent from time to time.

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