Somebody Somewhere
Somebody SomewhereSubscribed: 7,301Played: 176,395
Subscribe
© 2025 RainStream Media, Inc.
Description
"Somebody Somewhere" is a true crime investigative podcast series from RainStream Media, Inc. Season 3 is a 10-part series that explores the questions around the unsolved, 2003 death of federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna and the bank robbery he prosecuted where the cash evidence went missing after trial. Season 2 takes listeners into the Seattle homeless encampment known as "The Jungle," as hosts David Payne and Jody Gottlieb investigate a mass shooting allegedly orchestrated by three teenage brothers. And in Season 1, Payne and Gottlieb tackle the open federal investigation into the 2001 murder of federal prosecutor Tom Wales. This 18-year-old case remains one of the highest priorities of the U.S. Department of Justice and has a $2.5 million reward.
42 Episodes
Reverse
Murder in a Seattle homeless encampment known as The Jungle. Three teenage brothers were charged, but are they the real killers? Only The Jungle knows. Join former federal prosecutor David Payne and producer Jody Gottlieb as they investigate. Somebody Somewhere Season 2: The Jungle Murders premieres June 11, 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in January 2018, an episodic investigation into the murder of Assistant United States Attorney, Tom Wales. This podcast re-examines the web of evidence and the FBI's efforts to track and arrest Wales' killer. After 16 years, the case remains unsolved, despite a $1 million dollar reward from the FBI. Join producers David Payne and Jody Gottlieb as they criss-cross the country searching for new evidence and leads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4In the inaugural episode, Payne and Gottlieb explore what went wrong with the police and FBI investigation after federal prosecutor Tom Wales was assassinated in his basement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Payne and Gottlieb return to the crime scene to understand what happened and to chase down a 16-year-old lead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An FBI informant may hold the keys to who killed Tom Wales. Payne and Gottlieb travel to Colorado to learn what he told the FBI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Payne and Gottlieb explore and re-examine the prevailing theories on the motive of Tom’s killer including his personal life and work for the gun control movement in Washington State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The FBI has announced a press conference tomorrow in the case headlined by Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein headlines press conference announcing increased reward in case. Why now? At 29:23, Rosenstein denies his appearance is related to the launch of our podcast 3 weeks ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Payne goes deep into Wales’ 18-year caseload as a prosecutor to find anyone with a possible motive to kill Wales for his work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The FBI locks in on their prime suspect, a commercial pilot, whose threats against Wales were impossible to ignore. Payne and Gottlieb track down a critical witness who relates what happened before and after the murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Payne and Gottlieb examine the ballistics evidence through a new lens and new details that they have uncovered in their investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Payne and Gottlieb explore the prime suspect’s alibi and other exculpatory evidence, as well as the lengths to which the FBI would go to get their man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Payne and Gottlieb travel to Lynden Washington to learn more about a suspicious plane crash and to uncover just what was going on in Hangar 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Payne recaps the current narrative that exists around the story and explores the key question of what FBI agents know and when did they know it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the Season One Finale, Payne and Gottlieb travel to Texas where they meet with two key witnesses who finally explain what was really going on with Bell Helicopters Textron and the FAA, and how it allegedly relates to Tom Wales' murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first of five special epilogue episodes, Payne and Gottlieb receive a mysterious envelope containing a 20-year-old investigative report from the Department of Transportation that leads them to dig further into the helicopter case that was at the center of the Tom Wales death investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second of four special epilogue episodes, Payne and Gottlieb uncover new information about the large sums of money being spent and made in the government's and Bell Helicopter Textron's joint efforts to ground 204B helicopters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After 18 years, the government has made its first arrest. Investigators have charged 34-year-old Shawna Reid with lying to a grand jury and obstruction of justice relating to conversations she may or may not have had with someone bragging about the murder of Tom Wales. Payne and Gottlieb dig into the curious allegations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After federal sources confirm to the Seattle Times our reporting of a connection between Shawna Reid and a convicted extortionist, Payne gives his educated predictions on what to expect next in this case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the Federal Government continues its public pressure campaign against Shawna Reid, it's starting to become clearer why. Join David Payne and Jody Gottlieb as they unravel the latest details with the help from internet sleuth "The Kraken."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top Podcasts
The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best News Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now – June 20The Best New Dan Bongino Show Podcast Right Now – June 20The Best New Mark Levin Podcast – June 2024
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States
yea no he was straight tortured. no man would do all that to his back and to his genitals for "suicide", more like "torture and murder" the hesitation wounds is torture wounds of someone wanting to hurt him but not kill him yet.
i honestly believe the fire fighter more, like she said, they brought out the bible and we're ready to put on a show
excellent podcast!
is there going to be a Season 3? 🤞
Unlistenable...the male host sounds like a sensationalist night time tabloid anchor.
Wow your show is amazing, love the amount of research you guys put in and your banter, this pod is one of the greats.
I love this podcast! I'm completely hooked.
interesting story, could do without the liberal douchebag comments of the podcaster.
Wow! Season 1 is probably the best podcast series I've ever heard. I listen to podcasts for an average of 10 hrs a day through my work day and must say your work is incredible. Looking forward to starting season 2 tomorrow. Keep up the great work!
Top notch narration and great great pace!!! This is a gripping story about drugs. Time umm
Anyone else having issues with this episode not playing?
His name is James Anderson!!
His name is James Anderson!!!
His name is James Anderson!!!!! There.... now you can tolerate the beeps.
"Half Mormon, half Honduran". I once knew a guy who was half Agnostic, half Ukrainian... FFS.
Season one is excellent and season two is shaping up to be even better. These are both very well researched and narrated stories. I would definitely recommend both seasons to anyone one who enjoyed Serial, In The Dark, or other such podcats.
Did he have anything on the Clinton's?
Riveting! No ads (thank you!). Already engrossed in Season Two by this crew on a new subject.
i agree with everyone's positive comments. fine job mr Payne.. looking forward to S2.
Thanks so much John. Working on Season 2 as we speak!