Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.8 (15,286)
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio. Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever. Season 2: A True Crime Story - 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? Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”

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Introducing: Safe to Drink

Feb 12, 2026 33m Bonus

Introducing “Safe to Drink:” A New Hampshire town finds out its water has been contaminated by a chemical. The most basic question — whether the water is safe to drink — doesn’t have a clear answer.…

S2 Introducing: Operation Night Cat

Nov 25, 2025 32m Bonus

Click here to listen to the next episode of Operation Night Cat.A New Hampshire Fish and Game warden follows a tip to a man’s backyard. He finds a twisted game of one-upmanship, digital trophy rooms,…

S1E11 S1, Ep. 11 | Update: The Middle Child

Sep 09, 2025 49m

Investigators make a discovery that brings the case of the Bear Brook murders to a close after 40 years – and reveals a new mystery. Click here to check out more podcast series from NHPR's Document…

S2E9 S2, Ep. 9 | Update: The Reversal

Apr 22, 2024 32m

The state of New Hampshire has made a sudden about-face: Prosecutors have now agreed to DNA test old evidence in Jason Carroll’s case. It’s the biggest development in the case in 35 years – and one…

S2E8 S2, Ep. 8 | The Box

Apr 10, 2023 52m

The true crime media spotlight shines on Jason Carroll. Then, a chance encounter leads to a surprising discovery that changes the course of his case. For more on the case and to see selected data on…

S2E7 S2, Ep. 7 | This Side of the Line

Apr 03, 2023 58m

How could someone possibly confess to murder if they didn’t do it? A modern understanding of confessions sheds new light on Jason Carroll’s case. For more on the case and to see selected data on…

S2E6 S2, Ep. 6 | ‘Don’t Roll the Dice’

Mar 27, 2023 58m

Jason Carroll stands trial twice – and the juries come up with their own versions of what happened. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support…

S2E5 S2, Ep. 5 | Trial in a Trial

Mar 20, 2023 51m

A new true crime story is told and when juries hear it, it leads to different results for all three defendants. During the first trial, the lead detective makes a big mistake. For more on the case…

S2E4 S2, Ep. 4 | ‘Promises Have Been Made’

Mar 13, 2023 49m

One set of confessions leads to another and three men are arrested for Sharon Johnson’s murder. Then, an alleged secret comes to light that changes everything. For more on the case and to see a…

S2E3 S2, Ep. 3 | The Breaking Point

Mar 06, 2023 55m

Police interrogate a second teenager named Jason Carroll – with help from Jason’s own mother. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your support even more…

S2E2 S2, Ep. 2 | The Pursuit

Feb 27, 2023 45m

We begin with the story police told about Sharon Johnson’s murder. The veteran detective on the case develops a theory involving her husband and a teenager. A surprising admission leads to a new…

S2E1 S2, Ep. 1 | Extraordinary

Feb 20, 2023 43m

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? Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent…

S2 Trailer | Bear Brook Season 2: A True Crime Story

Jan 23, 2023 5m Trailer

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 –…

S1E10 S1, Ep. 10 | The In-Between

Jun 07, 2019 42m

A clue is found buried on an internet message board. DNA is wrestled from rootless hair. Two investigators work parallel leads, and authorities call a press conference. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a…

S1E9 S1, Ep. 9 | Update 2: Eric Rasmussen

Feb 13, 2019 23m

A son remembers his father, and searches for clues in his military paperwork. A conversation with one of Terry Rasmussen's surviving children. Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station.…

S1E8 S1, Ep. 8 | Update: Ripple Effects

Nov 15, 2018 12m

This is the first short update in the story of the Bear Brook murders that we’ll be producing to let listeners know about any breaking news in the case.  Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio…

S1E7 S1, Ep. 7 | Chameleon

Nov 07, 2018 1h 4m

The case that was solved in reverse leaves many questions unanswered. New methods of inquiry are used to crack other cold cases. Do groundbreaking techniques come at the cost of genetic…

S1E6 S1, Ep. 6 | Bloodline: Part 2

Oct 31, 2018 27m

This is part two of episode 5. A child is abandoned. Timelines come together. A family tree begins to take shape. A chameleon is revealed.  Want to make sure that NHPR continues creating projects…

S1E5 S1, Ep. 5 | Bloodline: Part 1

Oct 31, 2018 44m

A child is abandoned. Timelines come together. A family tree begins to take shape. A chameleon is revealed.  Bear Brook is made by NHPR, a public radio station. Recent funding cuts have made your…

S1E4 S1, Ep. 4 | Eunsoon Jun

Oct 24, 2018 49m

An ominous New Year’s party introduction. An estranged cousin goes missing. Police question a man with multiple identities. A search leads authorities to his basement. Want to make sure that NHPR…

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Bear Brook has published 23 episodes since August 2018, covering topics in True Crime.

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