The Long Dark Walk

John Olszewski & Andy Driscoll
  • 5.0 (4)
  • True Crime
  • Updated Weekly

True crime writer John Olszewski interviews convicted murderers from the prisons they're serving their sentences in.

Episodes

  1. 11h ago

    Why Do Serial Killers Have Custom Letterheads?

    In the first-ever live Long Dark Walk, John reads a selectionof letters he's received over the years, from John Wayne Gacy and Richard Ramirez to Michael Ross and Arthur Shawcross.

  2. Jul 21

    Was The Evidence That Convicted Alejandro Henriquez Too Circumstantial?

    Alejandro Henriquez joins John & Andy to talk about whether the evidence that convinced a jury of his guilt would get the same result today. Alejandro Henriquez was convicted of three counts of murder and is serving three consecutive sentences of 25 years to life.

  3. Jul 14

    How Did Working In the Prison System Affect Jack McClintock?

    Former prison psychologist Jack McClintock joins John and Andy to tell tales of his 50-year career at MCI-Walpole, the former maximum-security prison.

  4. Jul 7

    What's The Market For Murderabilia?

    John & Andy are joined by William Harder to discuss the collecting and sale of murderabilia.

  5. Jun 30

    How Did Dr. Ann Burgess Help Shape Modern Profiling?

    Clinical nurse specialist, researcher, and author Dr. Ann Burgess joins John & Andy to talk about her involvement in the development of psychological profiling and and its accessibility today.

  6. 12/23/2025

    Did Randy Herman Sleepwalk His Way Through Murder?

    The Long Dark Walk's first season ends with an interview with Randy Herman, who joins John & Andy to talk about his case, what he sees as flaws in his trial, and his potential sleepwalking defence. Randy Herman was convicted of first-degree murder and is serving a life sentence.

  7. 12/16/2025

    Was Randy Herman Properly Able to Defend Himself In Court?

    The wife of Randy Herman joins John & Andy to discuss how she believes that inequalities in the legal system left her husband unable to mount an effective defense in court.

  8. 12/09/2025

    What Can A Sleep Expert Tell Us About Randy Herman?

    John & Andy have received a statement from sleep scientist Sarah Yares, who explains how she became interested in Randy Herman's case and offers her opinion on a potential angle of appeal.

  9. 12/02/2025

    Has Ryan Sumstad Been Unfairly Denied His Chance For Parole?

    Ryan Sumstad joins John & Andy to discuss the parole process and what he sees as potential areas it can be reformed. Ryan Sumstad pled guilty of manslaughter in the 2011 death of Christie Sumstad and is serving a 20-year sentence.

  10. 11/25/2025

    Was Barbara Rogers Bullied Into Murder?

    Barbara Rogers joins John & Andy to talk about the role she believes cyberbullying played in her crime. Barbara Rogers was convicted of third-degree murder for the death of Steven Mineo and is serving 15 to 40 years.

  11. 11/18/2025

    The Long Dark Walk: The First Steps

    True Crime writer John Olszewski and podcaster Andy Driscoll introduce themselves and preview the first season of The Long Dark Walk.

  • 11 Episodes

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True crime writer John Olszewski interviews convicted murderers from the prisons they're serving their sentences in.

Information

  • Creator
    John Olszewski & Andy Driscoll
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Long Dark Walk