The Silver Linings Handbook

We're diving into the gripping journey through the cold case of Brianna Maitland with Greg Overacker, the investigator who's been chasing shadows for nearly two decades. Discover how a chance encounter at a rest stop led Overacker to a friendship with Brianna's father and a lifelong commitment to solving her case. From the haunting rural roads of Vermont to the heart of a family's pain, this episode is a profound exploration of the lengths one man will go to bring peace to those haunted by loss.

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Step behind the scenes of true crime podcasting with Jayson Blair, Dana Poll, Kevin Greenlee, and Áine Cain. This episode delves into the heart of what it means to be a responsible creator in the true crime genre, exploring the delicate balance between informing the public and respecting those involved. Discover how these podcasters use their unique backgrounds to enhance their investigative work, and why their commitment to fairness and truth is more crucial now than ever offering insights into the ethical dilemmas and moral imperatives that shape this compelling field.

Check out the True Crime P.I podcast with Dana Poll and the Murder Sheet podcast with Áine and Kevin.

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In this bonus episode, Jayson joins Michael Ely on his podcast and YouTube channel, Just Legal History. They are also joined by Brett from The Prosecutor's Podcast to have a discussion on the free press and a fair trial. In this discussion, they talk about the idea of how do we balance the first amendment right to a free press and for the public to know the actions of their government and protect freedoms at the same time protecting a defendant's right to a fair trial. Explore all sorts of things from yellow journalism, current cases that exist, the expansion of social media and how it's impacted the way that the criminal justice system is covered and the importance of the free press to our democracy, our freedoms and our ability to actually have fair trials.

Check out Michael's podcast, Just Legal History and Brett's podcast, The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs.

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Delve into the responsibilities of true crime creators with Jayson Blair, Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee of the Murder Sheet podcast and Dana Poll of the True Crime P.I. podcast as they explore the impact of their work on real people's lives, the challenges of navigating social media's murky waters, and the role of the audience in discerning the truth. This episode is a deep dive into the ethics of storytelling and the quest for justice in a world where everyone has a platform.

Check out the True Crime P.I podcast with Dana Poll and the Murder Sheet podcast with Áine and Kevin.

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In this bonus episode, Alison Dickson and Jayson unraveled a dark saga of Patty Cannon, a mastermind behind what was called the reverse underground railroad. Patty and her gang, The Johnson Cannon Gang would capture free blacks and runaway slaves in the north and sell them to Southern Plantation owners who are desperate in the wake of them after imported slaves were banned in 1807. Patty and her gang focused on making mayhem and stole up to 10,000 individuals but Patty in her own right was a noted serial killer with some account stating that she had dozens of bodies of men, women and children of varying ages buried on her property. At the time of her 1829 arrest, Patty Cannon was someone who was just looking for financial profit or is the financial profit just cover for the serial killing that she wanted to do?

This episode was originally aired on a YouYube live for Patreon subscribers of the Vintage Villains podcast and The Silver Linings Handbook Podcast.

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Jayson is joined by Julia Cowley, a retired FBI agent and Criminal Profiler. In this second part of a two part discussion, we're going to discuss the unsolved killing of 36 year old Phil Demaro, a gay man who is killed in his San Francisco apartment, the unsolved Zodiac Killer case, the Lewis-Clark Valley serial killer case and answer more listener questions.

Check out Julia's podcast, The Consult.

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This episode is a riveting deep dive into the aftermath of one of the most shocking events in American history: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. Join Jayson and Allison as they follow a harrowing journey through the escape route of a killer. From swampy hideouts to the pursuit of cavalry, uncover the motivations, the missteps, and the myths that surround Booth's final days. Get ready for a historical adventure that brings the past to life with vivid storytelling and analysis.

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Journey back to 1865 with Jayson Blair and Allison Dixon, as they delve into the complex and riveting tale of John Wilkes Booth, a man whose actions rippled through American history and left an indelible mark on the nation's fabric. In this two-part episode, we'll traverse the tumultuous landscape of a country at war, explore the life and times of an infamous assassin, and discover how his story intertwines with the fate of an entire nation. Don't miss this time-traveling adventure that brings the drama of the past vividly to life!

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This episode is a compelling conversation with Julia Cowley, a former FBI profiler whose expertise helped crack cases like the Golden State Killer and the Long Island Serial Killer. Julia opens up about the motivations that led her to law enforcement, the challenges of providing closure to victims' families, and the consultative role of the BAU in high-stakes investigations. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a criminal profiler and the intricate process of criminal investigative analysis.

Check out Julia's podcast, The Consult.

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This is the second of two episodes on Dawn Pasela with Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano, who are investigating Dawn's suspicious death. We're going to dig deeper into the case exploring among other things, the star witness against Tony Viola, Catherine Clover, who is given an office in the prosecutor's office and who was later alleged to have been in a sexual relationship with the prosecutor, who is also Dawn's boss and who also remains in this position in the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office. We're going to touch on the connections that Lexi, Dana and Andrea feel to Dawn, a woman they never knew, and some of their deeply personal motivations for bringing resolution to her case.

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