For most of his life, Jeffrey Epstein was a mystery-- who he was, how he made his money, and how he got away with horrific crimes for so many years. The Mysterious Mr. Epstein explores how Epstein was able to use his wealth to buy status and credibility, to buy power, and ultimately to buy himself freedom from justice. From the network that brought you Dirty John. Listen now at Wondery.fm/soundsserious

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Introducing The Mysterious Mr. Epstein

Seriously, what is in those barrels? Surprise evidence found in the quarry leads to a confession, but maybe not justice.

8: The Conclusion

The barrels in Rhoda Day’s backyard may hold the key to Melissa Turner’s disappearance. Gwen wants to find out what’s inside them, but it’s not going to be easy.

7: The Barrels

Gwen outlines the most likely scenarios about what happened to Melissa Turner. A surprise phone call by a key player bolsters one theory.

6: Theories

Gwen’s focus turns to Rhoda Day, Jimmy’s mother and the longtime mayor of Tom Day. Just how many strings is Rhoda Day pulling in this town? And are they about to snap?

5: The Mayor

Manhattan Media podcast “Here’s Some Information” teams up with TSS to learn about the online society of scent fanatics that could possibly link Jimmy and Melissa.

4: Subcultures

Gwen travels to Tom Day, Oregon the home of serial hostage-taker Jimmy Kline and learns about his criminal past through his mother, his neighbors, and the man himself.

3: All About Jimmy

A 9-1-1 call from a 2017 bank heist leads investigative journalist Gwen Radford to the story of the country’s most missing person, Melissa Turner. And now Melissa has disappeared again, only this time it’s different.

1: Missing Melissa

Gwen takes us on an audio tour of an incredibly bizarre 9-1-1 call that chronicles the 36 hours that Jimmy Kline held a bank hostage in Tom Day, Oregon, claiming the mayor killed his girlfriend, Melissa Turner.

2: Hostages

After listening to a 9-1-1 call from the longest hostage situation in Oregon history, Gwen finds herself on the trail of America’s most missing person. Season 2 brings you another story so believable it can’t be true. Launching June 2019.

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Here’s a podcast recommendation for you: LeVar Burton Reads. Experience the best short fiction, handpicked and narrated by the world’s most legendary storyteller. Let host LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, Roots, Star Trek) transport you to unknown worlds through immersive soundscapes and unmatched narration as he tells stories from authors like Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury and more. Hear all-new Season 4 episodes on Apple Podcasts now. applepodcasts.com/levar

BONUS: LeVar Burton Reads is back!

Daniel travels to Gwen to confront her about the podcast, the 911 call, and the truth.

8: The Finale

After all the other suspects were ruled out, Daniel Bronstadt went on trial for murder. With his life on the line, he decided to use a rookie attorney… himself.

7: The Trial

Could a serial killer who targeted weathermen be responsible for Chuck Bronstadt’s murder? Gwen looks to the classic true crime TV show, Last Known Whereabouts, for answers. Featuring Lauren Ash (NBC's Superstore).

6: The Weatherman Strangler

Despite the mountain of evidence against him, Daniel has always maintained that he didn’t kill Chuck. But if he didn’t, who else could have? Featuring: Paul F. Tompkins, Graham Clark.

5: The Suspects

After listening to a 9-1-1 call from the longest hostage situation in Oregon history, host Gwen Radford finds herself on the trail of America’s most missing person. From CastBox and the comedy producers behind Stop Podcasting Yourself, CBC’s This Is That, and Dexter Guff comes another fictional story so believable it can't be true.

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