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The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater

Sony Music Entertainment

When she was 18, Margo Freshwater fell in with a much older man, and together they blazed through a three-week long crime spree that ended with her sentenced to 99 years for murder. But then she escaped from prison...and vanished for the next three decades. As Margo built a life under a new name; investigators chased her ghost... When host, Cooper Moll, sets out to find Margo, she expects the legend. What she finds is a far more tangled story.

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43:27

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 2. Risk Taker

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2025/09/09

The investigator visits a pair of sisters who begin to drop breadcrumbs of clues possibly leading to Janis’s whereabouts. The problem is, a few of those crumbs lead to more than one man known for murder. Is the investigator looking for Janis–or her headstone?Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic

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39:01

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 1. Like a Ghost

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2025/09/02

More than 40 years after Janis disappears from her Columbia, Mississippi home, Investigator Marc Ogden decides he’s going to solve the mystery of her disappearance. Has the most obvious suspect gotten away with murder for decades? Or is there more than one person who might want this mom of four dead? Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get

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1:28

Introducing: The Vanishing of Janis Rose

The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ·

2025/08/26

Coming soon to The Binge, it's The Vanishing of Janis Rose. An investigator takes on the challenge of figuring out what became of a young mother of four who vanished from her small Mississippi community in the 1970s. He discovers a twisty tale of secrets that cross three states, stolen identities and the bed of at least one murderer. Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free September 2nd by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or

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41:27

The Doodler | 8. Rays of Hope

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2025/08/19

Since the reactivation of the Doodler case in 2018, Dan Cunningham has been eyeing a key person of interest. Cunningham met with him and even got a sample of his DNA. The SFPD is comparing that DNA with blood from the original crime scenes. Kevin and Mike convince Cunningham that another unsolved murder from 1975 may be the work of the Doodler, and they uncover the likely identity of “Dr. Priest,” too. With several avenues opening up for the SFPD to investigate, Kevin and Mike ask: What could this

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31:47

The Doodler | 7. The Man in the Sketch

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2025/08/12

After the publication of the composite sketch, leads begin to pour in. SFPD receives a call from a psychiatrist’s office. The doctor claims the man in the sketch might be their patient. Homicide investigators act on the tip and question the man. But today there’s little information about what they learned and the psychiatrist can’t be found. So Kevin and Mike are left wondering why the patient was never arrested.This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of The

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24:54

The Doodler | 6. A Sketch for the Street Cops

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2025/08/05

In the Fall of 1975, a composite sketch of The Doodler is published in the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Sentinel, and tips begin to roll in. Street cops are on high alert for anyone matching the description. Inspectors Rotea Gilford and Earl Sanders round up several suspects for interrogation. Kevin and Mike uncover more details about a psychiatrist and secretary who claim their patient is The Doodler. This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of

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34:48

The Doodler | 5. An Actor and a Diplomat Walk into a Bar

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2025/07/29

At the end of 1975, The Doodler murders Harald Gullberg, the fifth and final suspected fatality that investigators have tied to this case. The Doodler’s sixth victim actually survives a brutal knife attack. Investigating today, Kevin is desperate to talk to an eyewitness, but investigator Dan Cunningham says the man wants to put the events of 1975 behind him. Private investigator Mike Taylor looks into rumors that this surviving victim may have been a Swedish diplomat, and some new leads

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32:33

The Doodler | 4. Gilford and Sanders

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2025/07/22

More than a year after the murder of Gerald Cavanagh, the SFPD finally assigns a dedicated team of investigators to The Doodler case. Turns out Rotea Gilford and Earl Sanders, the first Black homicide investigators in the SFPD, are perfectly suited for the job. Around this time, The Doodler claims his fourth victim - a nurse named Fredrick Capin. Now, Kevin and Mike try to learn what they can about the circumstances around his death.This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all

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28:19

The Doodler | 3. The Zebra Diversion

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2025/07/15

Kevin and Mike dig deeper into the lives of the first three Doodler victims, and a clear pattern begins to emerge around the method and location of these deaths: brutal stabbings in remote hookup spots. Did SFPD see that pattern in the ‘70s? Or was it lost amid the crime wave sweeping across the city at the time? They look into the infamous Zebra killings of 1973 and ‘74.This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of The Doodler, ad-free today by subscribing to The

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36:46

The Doodler | 2. Murder, Mistrust, and the SFPD

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2025/07/08

The Doodler’s second known victim is an up-and-coming San Francisco drag queen named Jae Stevens. In the present, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Kevin Fagan recruits private investigator and former Chronicle colleague Mike Taylor to help him track down some of Stevens’ friends and family. Through Jae’s story, we learn how the contentious relationship between police and the gay community complicates the original investigation.This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all

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33:48

The Doodler | 1. The Coldest Case in San Francisco

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2025/07/01

You’ve probably heard of the Zodiac Killer but not The Doodler. Why not? Between 1974 and ‘75 he killed at least 5 gay men in San Francisco and got away with it. But ever since, the case has been mostly overlooked. Until now. SFPD re-opened the case in 2018, with investigator Dan Cunningham at the helm. Meanwhile, award-winning reporter and host Kevin Fagan starts an investigation of his own. He starts by looking into The Doodler’s first known victim - Gerald Cavanagh.This is a re-released

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54:09

The Arsonist Next Door | 6: Behind the Facade

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2025/06/05

The identity of the culprit raises more questions. Was this crusade to protect the desert real? Or just a smoke screen for something far more sinister? A shocking twist reveals how this local story ended up having global consequences.Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home

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45:48

The Arsonist Next Door | 5: The Confession

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2025/05/29

With a suspect in their crosshairs, investigators have everything they need… except proof. A local man risks everything to go undercover and help crack the case.Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge –

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42:51

The Arsonist Next Door | 4: The Bait

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2025/05/22

The only hope of ending the arson spree for good is to lure the arsonist out of hiding. Law enforcement sets a trap they’re certain he won’t be able to resist.Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge – feed

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41:29

The Arsonist Next Door | 3: The Big Scoop

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2025/05/15

A rogue arsonist meets with a local journalist in broad daylight. He says he’s working with a group of vigilante environmentalists who are just getting started.Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge –

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43:55

The Arsonist Next Door | 2: Smoke and Mirrors

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2025/05/08

As each new fire burns, investigators are inundated with tips and leads. They begin to suspect the culprit could have inside information.Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge – feed your true crime

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44:59

The Arsonist Next Door | 1: You Build We Burn

The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ·

2025/05/01

When Lee Benson’s nearly complete dream home burns to the ground, he thinks it must have been an accident. But then, a disturbing message is left at the scene. Are eco-terrorists behind this terrifying act?Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that

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1:14

Introducing: The Arsonist Next Door

The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ·

2025/04/24

Coming May 1 to the Binge, The Arsonist Next Door. In the year 2000, an arson spree terrorized the city of Phoenix. Houses built along the edge of a beloved mountain preserve were being targeted. A group of radical God-fearing environmental vigilantes claimed responsibility and warned if the houses were rebuilt, they would strike again. A sprawling investigation turned friend against friend, and neighbor against neighbor. Once the fire starter was finally arrested, the mystery only deepened

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50:05

Finding Mom's Killer | 6. The Confessions of Jack Boyle

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2025/04/07

35 years after Noreen’s death, Steve gets a call from Jack and Collier has an excruciating decision to make.Binge all episodes of Finding Mom's Killer, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Finding Mom’s Killer is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. If you want to hear more about

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32:50

Finding Mom's Killer | 5. Lost Boy

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2025/03/31

Collier makes an unexpected request of Dave, the cop who found his mom’s killer.Binge all episodes of Finding Mom's Killer, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Finding Mom’s Killer is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your

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