The Name of the Tape: The Unsolved Murder of Bennett Brown

The Name of the Tape: The Unsolved Murder of Bennett Brown

In May 1976, the body of 18-year-old Bennett Brown was found in rural Lawrence County, Indiana. He had no identification — only a set of keys, $1.05 in coins, and a name stitched into his clothes.

Who was Bennett Brown? How did a college freshman from Evanston, Illinois, end up murdered and left in a wooded ravine nearly 300 miles from home?

This episode of A Heavy Weight dives into Bennett’s story — his life at Northern Illinois University, the discovery of his body, the search for answers, and the enduring silence around his death. Nearly five decades later, his case remains unsolved.

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What Happened to Jeremy Jourdain?

What Happened to Jeremy Jourdain?

17-year-old Jeremy Jourdain disappeared on Halloween night 2016, vanishing into thin air in Bemidji, Minnesota. Season Two of A Heavy Weight explores Jeremy's disappearance.

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Who Killed Sheri Herr?

Who Killed Sheri Herr?

Uncover the chilling details of Sheri Herr’s case, where a young woman was brutally attacked in her own home in rural Indiana. This episode examines the gaps in the investigation, and the disturbing questions about how such a crime could go unsolved for so long in a tight-knit community.Stay tuned at the end of today’s episode for a sneak peak into our upcoming case.

10 Maalis 17min

The Death of Allison Lussier

The Death of Allison Lussier

In this episode of A Heavy Weight, we delve into the case of Allison Lussier, a 47-year-old Indigenous woman whose tragic death sparked outrage in her community. Despite multiple calls for help in the face of domestic violence, Allison's cries went unheard—illustrating the deep systemic failures Indigenous women face when seeking justice and support.

3 Maalis 21min

Who Killed Marie Bridget Patrick?

Who Killed Marie Bridget Patrick?

In November 1981, 15-year-old Marie Patrick disappeared after a hitchhiking trip with her friend.

24 Helmi 20min

Who Killed Vickie Lynn Harrell?

Who Killed Vickie Lynn Harrell?

In 1972, 25-year-old single mother Vickie Lynn Harrell walked out of her Bloomington, Indiana apartment and never returned.

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The Waverly Two

The Waverly Two

In 1998, Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne of Waverly, Virginia, were sentenced to life for a murder they were acquitted of, exposing systemic flaws like withheld evidence and a judge’s power to override a jury’s verdict. In this episode, we examine the controversial mechanism of acquitted conduct sentencing and the tireless advocacy work aimed at righting this profound injustice.

10 Helmi 25min

Episode 11: Foul Play

Episode 11: Foul Play

Join us for our first update episode since the original series aired. You'll hear an update from Joseph's family and we'll share material we didn't include in the original series. Keep following along as we work towards a call campaign on Tuesday, November 15th.

10 Marras 202224min

Episode 10: Where We Are Today

Episode 10: Where We Are Today

Episode ten of A Heavy Weight: Where are we today? In the series finale we’ll go over the facts in Joseph’s case and hear from outside experts as to what could help have Joseph’s case re-opened. We’ll also hear from Joseph’s family about what they want to happen in his case. While this is the series finale, for now, we’ll be posting episode updates as we keep working on justice for Joseph. Thank you for listening.

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