Podcast Episodes

The Epidemic [10]

Season 1 Episode 10

The Freeway Phantom case is but one example of a wider epidemic of missing black girls in DC who don't get the attention they need. How can we fix this? And how can we finally bring the Phantom to ju…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

A New Profile [9]

Season 1 Episode 9

We recruit a former FBI profiler to create a new profile of the Freeway Phantom. And we look at the systemic issues that led to the Phantom's success.

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Who is the Phantom? [8]

Season 1 Episode 8

Why was the Phantom never caught? Is it possible he's still alive, walking freely? We explore all evidence pointing to his identity. And we ask: what hope is left?

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Green Vega [7]

Season 1 Episode 7

More suspects come to light. And we learn about two other murdered girls who may have been unconfirmed victims of the Phantom: 18-year-old Teara Bryant and 14-year-old Angela Barnes.

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

The Hospital [6]

Season 1 Episode 6

After a hiatus of 10 months, police find the body of 17-year-old Diane Williams on September 6th, 1972. Diane would be the final confirmed victim of the Freeway Phantom. Sadly, police attention would…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Catch Me If You Can [5]

Season 1 Episode 5

In the early morning hours of November 16th, 1971, police discovered the body of 18-year-old Brenda Woodard. But this time, it's clear that the victim fought back against the killer. And in Brenda's …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

The Moniker [4]

Season 1 Episode 4

On October 1st, 1971, a fourth victim was taken and later found dead: 12-year-old Nenomoshia Yates. Finally, news outlets begin to pick up the story of these murdered black girls. And the media gives…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Did My Mother See Me? [3]

Season 1 Episode 3

On July 27th, 1971, 10-year-old Brenda Crockett did not return home from a trip to the grocery store. Hours later, Brenda called home to deliver a cryptic message. And then, the line went dead. Her b…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Congress Heights [2]

Season 1 Episode 2

In early July of 1971, multiple drivers reported seeing a dead body just off a freeway in D.C. Only weeks later was the cadaver recovered. Police eventually discovered it was the body of 16-year-old …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Forgotten Girls [1]

Season 1 Episode 1

On April 25th, 1971, 13-year-old Carol Spinks mysteriously disappeared from her neighborhood in southeast Washington D.C. Six days later, her body was discovered off a nearby freeway. Investigators a…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago