When director Andrew Jarecki first met the eccentric billionaire Robert Durst, Durst had been dubbed the “unluckiest man in the world,” being linked to not one, but three suspected murders. In this two-part episode, Jarecki and his co-producer Zac Stuart-Pontier, take us behind the scenes of their jaw-dropping documentary, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-official-jinx-podcast/id1739816278" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Jinx</a>, which added yet another "unlucky" chapter to Durst’s strange and sordid life. For ad-free listening to Crime Story, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on Apple Podcasts. Feedback for us? You can email us directly at crimestory@cbc.ca. You can find this episode's transcript <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/transcript-crime-story-episode-39-1.7264196" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

When director Andrew Jarecki first met the eccentric billionaire Robert Durst, Durst had been dubbed the “unluckiest man in the world,” being linked to not one, but three suspected murders. In this two-part episode, Jarecki and his co-producer Zac Stuart-Pontier, take us behind the scenes of their jaw-dropping documentary, The Jinx, which added yet another "unlucky" chapter to Durst’s strange and sordid life. For ad-free listening to Crime Story, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on Apple Podcasts. Feedback for us? You can email us directly at crimestory@cbc.ca. You can find this episode's transcript here.

When director Andrew Jarecki first met the eccentric billionaire Robert Durst, Durst had been dubbed the “unluckiest man in the world,” being linked to not one, but three suspected murders. In this two-part episode, Jarecki and his co-producer Zac Stuart-Pontier, take us behind the scenes of their jaw-dropping documentary,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-official-jinx-podcast/id1739816278" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Jinx</a>, which added yet another "unlucky" chapter to Durst’s strange and sordid life. For ad-free listening to Crime Story, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on Apple Podcasts. Feedback for us? You can email us directly&nbsp;at crimestory@cbc.ca. You can find this episode's transcript <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/transcript-crime-story-episode-39-1.7264196" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

The Jinx (Part 1/2): Andrew Jarecki on the bathroom murder confession

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Fraud. Abduction. Murder. Every week, host and investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar speaks with the reporters, documentarians, and investigators who know the world’s most shocking true crime cases inside and out. These are the stories that stayed with them; the cases they can’t shake. New episode every Monday. Follow Crime Story for weekly true crime interviews, expert analysis, and inside access to the world’s most shocking cases. To get episodes early and ad-free, subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts. From unsolved mysteries to high-profile trials, Crime Story delivers candid interviews with those who have worked across cases involving serial killers, missing persons, wrongful convictions, and infamous criminals. Episodes cover high-stakes criminal investigations, forensic breakthroughs, and deep dives into cults, scams, organized crime, domestic terrorism, and more. If you follow true crime documentaries, investigative journalism, or podcasts like Someone Knows Something, Canadian True Crime, Criminal, Serial, or Dirty John, Crime Story is for you. Past guests include some of the most renowned voices in crime journalism and investigative storytelling. Award-winning journalist Connie Walker discusses cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women. David Ridgen of Someone Knows Something shares insights from his work solving cold cases. Carl Miller breaks down the chilling details behind The Kill List. Jana Pruden explores the psychology of confession and memory in wrongful conviction cases. Charlie Webster unpacks the shocking revelations of Scamanda. Eric Benson examines the mind of the Unabomber. We’ve covered some of the most infamous crimes in modern history: the Manson murders, the Hargan family killings, and the disturbing story of Ruby Franke. We’ve investigated cult leaders like Bikram Choudhury and the shocking cases behind series like The Teacher’s Pet, The Man in the Window, and Abducted in Plain Sight. Experts like Jeffrey Toobin, Michelle Shephard, and Elizabeth Williamson reveal the hidden power structures behind crimes of domestic violence, financial fraud, and corporate corruption. With deep reporting from journalists like Nicki Egan (Chasing Cosby), Mandy Matney (The Murdaugh Murders), Kim Bolan, Simon Lewsen, and Hedley Thomas, Crime Story brings you insider perspectives from the front lines of crime writing, law enforcement, and criminal justice. Whether it’s an investigative journalist uncovering a major police coverup, an expert analyzing crime scene evidence, or a crime podcaster sharing behind-the-scenes details, this show takes you inside the cases that still haunt those who worked on them.

Fraud. Abduction. Murder. Every week, host and investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar speaks with the reporters, documentarians, and investigators who know the world’s most shocking true crime cases inside and out. These are the stories that stayed with them; the cases they can’t shake. New episode every Monday. Follow Crime Story for weekly true crime interviews, expert analysis, and inside access to the world’s most shocking cases. To get episodes early and ad-free, <a href="https://apple.co/cbctruecrime" rel="noopener noreferrer">subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts</a>. From unsolved mysteries to high-profile trials, Crime Story delivers candid interviews with those who have worked across cases involving serial killers, missing persons, wrongful convictions, and infamous criminals. Episodes cover high-stakes criminal investigations, forensic breakthroughs, and deep dives into cults, scams, organized crime, domestic terrorism, and more. If you follow true crime documentaries, investigative journalism, or podcasts like Someone Knows Something, Canadian True Crime, Criminal, Serial, or Dirty John, Crime Story is for you. Past guests include some of the most renowned voices in crime journalism and investigative storytelling. Award-winning journalist Connie Walker discusses cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women. David Ridgen of Someone Knows Something shares insights from his work solving cold cases. Carl Miller breaks down the chilling details behind The Kill List. Jana Pruden explores the psychology of confession and memory in wrongful conviction cases. Charlie Webster unpacks the shocking revelations of Scamanda. Eric Benson examines the mind of the Unabomber. We’ve covered some of the most infamous crimes in modern history: the Manson murders, the Hargan family killings, and the disturbing story of Ruby Franke. We’ve investigated cult leaders like Bikram Choudhury and the shocking cases behind series like The Teacher’s Pet, The Man in the Window, and Abducted in Plain Sight. Experts like Jeffrey Toobin, Michelle Shephard, and Elizabeth Williamson reveal the hidden power structures behind crimes of domestic violence, financial fraud, and corporate corruption. With deep reporting from journalists like Nicki Egan (Chasing Cosby), Mandy Matney (The Murdaugh Murders), Kim Bolan, Simon Lewsen, and Hedley Thomas, Crime Story brings you insider perspectives from the front lines of crime writing, law enforcement, and criminal justice. Whether it’s an investigative journalist uncovering a major police coverup, an expert analyzing crime scene evidence, or a crime podcaster sharing behind-the-scenes details, this show takes you inside the cases that still haunt those who worked on them.

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