Case Closed

A true story of marriage, obsession, and murder. This season on Case Closed, a deep dive into the disappearance of 19-year-old Erin Corwin. New episodes on Tuesdays, beginning January 29th.

On the last day of her life, Erin Corwin awoke around dawn. She was going to Joshua Tree National Park, where she said she was scouting trails for an upcoming visit with her mother. She took her cell phone, kissed her husband goodbye, and headed off for the day. But Erin would not come back from her trip alive.Who was Erin Corwin? How did she go from being a sheltered teen from a small town to a Marine wife with so many secrets? And how did she meet such an untimely end?You can preorder Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife now.You can listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.

"Nobody comes to Twentynine Palms on purpose. And they're all there for the same reason."Erin Corwin had left her family behind and moved to California to join her husband, Jon, on the military base in Twentynine Palms, a remote town in the Mohave Desert. What was Erin's life like there? Who were the new friends she made? And where did it all go so wrong?You can preorder Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife now.You can listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.

Erin Corwin had settled into life on the Marine base in Twentynine Palms, California. She and her husband Jon had befriended their neighbors, the Malakies and the Lees, and the three couples had become very close, spending most of their time together. But by the next spring, the relationships between the trio would be changed forever — and by June, Erin would be dead.You can preorder Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife now. You can also listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.For more great stories, check out The Moroccan Girl and subscribe to the Macmillan Podcasts newsletter.

"I was determined — see, I’m the kind of person where I get sent on a mission and I don’t give up. I won't stop until I find her." When Erin Corwin went missing, it became clear to the detectives investigating the case that there was foul play — and there was one suspect who quickly rose to the top of their list. But before we get into how exactly Erin died and who killed her, we’re going to skip ahead — to the search for Erin’s body, in the desolate desert setting of Joshua Tree National Park. Because although many murder investigations are somewhat straightforward, the rescue and recovery operation to find Erin Corwin was anything but.You can preorder Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife now. You can also listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.For more great stories, check out The Vanishing Man and subscribe to the Macmillan Podcasts newsletter.

Hundreds of volunteers and law enforcement officers spent eight weeks and over 5,000 hours searching for Erin Corwin. In the end, the discovery of Erin’s body at the bottom of a mineshaft in Joshua Tree National Park was a big deal — and not just because the search had been so difficult. Without a body, it would have been almost impossible to convict Erin’s killer. And shortly after she went missing, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was almost positive they knew who killed Erin Corwin.Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife is out everywhere now. You can also listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.For more great stories, check out The Moroccan Girl and subscribe to the Macmillan Podcasts newsletter.

“That was like a bloody glove, finding that garrote.”Erin Corwin's story was gaining national attention and media interest. Meanwhile, detectives were still focused on gathering enough evidence before the trial began. As notable witnesses finally took to the stand to testify, Erin's friends and family wondered if the case against Christopher Lee would end in a conviction.Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife is out everywhere now. You can also listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.For more great stories, check out The Vanishing Man and subscribe to the Macmillan Podcasts newsletter.

This week, we'd like to tell you about another true crime podcast you might like: Unsolved. More often than we'd like to believe, people get away with murder. On the podcast Unsolved, hear these real-life mysteries. Subscribe here, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife is out everywhere now. You can also listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.For more great stories, subscribe to the Macmillan Podcasts newsletter.

Christopher Lee’s trial for the first degree murder of Erin Corwin was finally underway, after years of legal maneuvering and delays by the defense. Erin’s friends and family had gone on the stand, and authorities had testified on the evidence the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department had collected. An expert said there was a 1 in 16 billion chance that DNA samples found in the mineshaft where Chris dumped Erin’s body belonged to anyone else. It seemed like the case was closed. But then, something unusual happened. On Thursday, October 27, the defense called their first and only witness: Christopher Lee.Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife is out everywhere now. You can also listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.For more great stories, check out The Hollywood Godfather and subscribe to the Macmillan Podcasts newsletter.

The trial for the murder of Erin Corwin was over. After deliberating for only 15 minutes, the jurors had come to a unanimous decision: Christopher Lee was guilty. As the decision was announced in the courtroom, Erin’s family and friends felt relieved. The days of gruesome testimony and reliving what had happened had come to a close. For Erin’s family and friends, it was time to move forward. We check in on Erin's family and friends — and learn how her story continues to make an impact.Shanna Hogan's Secrets of a Marine's Wife is out everywhere now. You can also listen to the second season of Case Closed early on Stitcher Premium with the code CLOSED.For more great stories, check out The Hollywood Godfather and subscribe to the Macmillan Podcasts newsletter.

Running from COPS is a new podcast from the team behind Missing Richard Simmons. COPS is the longest-running reality show in history. It’s a show that turned the worst days of people’s lives into a TV spectacle. Dan Taberski tracked those people down...and he uncovered the hidden secrets behind the making of the show. Whatever you’re expecting, this will surprise you. Running from COPS is out now. Find it in your favorite podcast app.

The second season of Hell and Gone, an investigative true crime podcast from iHeartRadio, follows writer and private investigator Catherine Townsend as she investigates the mysterious death of Janie Ward in small-town Arkansas. Listen to Hell and Gone on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Ready for your next pulse-pounding listen? Find THIRTEEN by Steve Cavanagh wherever audiobooks are sold or at this link: macmillanaudio.com/thirteen

Today we're sharing a trailer of the upcoming audiobook Last Call by Elon Green. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more bonus audio from Last Call. You can preorder the book or audiobook here or wherever books are sold.

Recently, we shared a trailer from the audiobook Last Call by Elon Green. Today, we're sharing something even better: an extended excerpt from the audiobook. Last Call is available now. Buy your copy today here or wherever books or audiobooks are sold.

Today we have something special we think you'll like. It's a special excerpt from the new audiobook A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. It's a fiction thriller that tells a lyrical story about crime, trauma, and survival. When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town. By the end of the summer, her own father had confessed to the crimes and was put away for life, leaving Chloe and the rest of her family to grapple with the truth and try to move forward while dealing with the aftermath. But twenty years later, a string of new disappearances brings back old memories for Chloe that she'd rather not face, jeopardizing the peace she's worked so hard to build for herself. Want the rest of this thrilling story? Get your copy of A Flicker in the Dark here or wherever books or audiobooks are sold.

Four gun shots ring out in a pre-school parking lot. Rusty Sneiderman is dead. Who killed him and why?--Can't wait to hear the rest of the season? Listen to all the episodes ahead of time on Stitcher Premium. Go to StitcherPremium.com/caseclosed and use the code CLOSED for a free trial.For more on this case, check out Crazy for You by Michael Fleeman here: bit.ly/crazyforyoubook

Andrea and Rusty–a seemingly perfect couple. What secrets are hidden behind closed doors?--Can't wait to hear the rest of the season? Listen to all the episodes ahead of time on Stitcher Premium. Go to StitcherPremium.com/caseclosed and use the code CLOSED for a free trial.For more on this case, check out Crazy for You by Michael Fleeman here: bit.ly/crazyforyoubook

This episode opens with Rusty's funeral and mourners gathered in a cemetery. The discovery of a small detail will point the investigation to one person. --Can't wait to hear the rest of the season? Listen to all the episodes ahead of time on Stitcher Premium. Go to StitcherPremium.com/caseclosed and use the code CLOSED for a free trial.For more on this case, check out Crazy for You by Michael Fleeman here: bit.ly/crazyforyoubook

Detectives have a new suspect. What will this suspect reveal during the police interview?--Can't wait to hear the rest of the season? Listen to all the episodes ahead of time on Stitcher Premium. Go to StitcherPremium.com/caseclosed and use the code CLOSED for a free trial.For more on this case, check out Crazy for You by Michael Fleeman here: bit.ly/crazyforyoubook