Wicked Deeds investigates unsolved crimes to support forgotten victims. Hosts Jon and Brittney are a couple who enjoy shows like Criminal Minds. They wanted to create a true crime podcast that focused on victims, not criminals.
Brittney describes the cases on the podcast. Jon does not learn about them before they record. The cohosts realized that if Jon didn't know the case, he might ask authentic questions no one considered. Brittney and Jon invite listeners to help them solve the crimes. It's more conceivable than ever with new DNA technology.
In Wicked Deeds' first episode, Brittney and Jon study Molly Bish. The teenage lifeguard went to the store with her mom to buy water for her shift at the pond. Then, they went to the police station to get a two-way radio. Molly used it to communicate emergencies at the pond. Her mom dropped her off at work by 10:00 a.m. Molly placed her towel, shoes, first aid kit, and chair in their usual spot. Then a pond-goer noticed Molly wasn't at her post. Her first aid kit was open. Did she leave to help someone? Why didn't she radio emergency services first?
Molly's boss received notification of her absence at 11:40. At 11:44, he called the police and said her disappearance was suspicious. What made him think that? Why didn't he call her parents first? What did Molly's mom notice the day before that provided clues? Three years passed before someone found Molly's blue swimsuit in the woods. Podcast listeners learn where the case stands now.
The stories on the Wicked Deeds podcast are distressing. Brittney and Jon add humor when possible. In Molly's case, police received a tip about a buried car. Jon laughs and asks if it's common to bury cars. Some crimes they study happened decades ago, when Jon says it was common for police to assume teens ran away. Police would often wait 24 hours to see if the person returned, but the first few hours are critical in recovering missing people. These cohosts identify investigators' mistakes and pursue answers.
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