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Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.



Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever.



Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it?


Season 3: A Private Matter - A Christmas tree farmer vanishes from his small town. His wife never reports him missing. Can anyone find out why? New episodes on Wednesdays starting Oct. 21, 2026.



Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”

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A Private Matter, Episode 4

A Private Matter, Episode 4

2026-11-0448:132

More than three years after Jay's last known sighting, some in the family suspect foul play. Police explain why they haven't charged Patty with a crime. Then, a strange phone call leads to a new search. Could Jay still be found? The science of search and rescue offers some clues. To hear this season of Bear Brook ad-free, ⁠click here to become a member of our Patreon.⁠ Bear Brook is a production of the ⁠Document⁠ team at New Hampshire Public Radio. If you have tips or more information, email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Private Matter, Episode 3

A Private Matter, Episode 3

2026-10-2840:531

A volunteer sleuth digs into Jay's case and reveals a surprising connection to a major figure in the world of astrology, a "Spiritual Sparkplug" named Isabel Hickey. To hear this season of Bear Brook ad-free, ⁠click here to become a member of our Patreon.⁠ Bear Brook is a production of the ⁠Document⁠ team at New Hampshire Public Radio. If you have tips or more information, email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Private Matter, Episode 2

A Private Matter, Episode 2

2026-10-2143:321

Jay's daughter explains how she finally realized her father was missing and shares another side to Patty most people don't know. Police make a new discovery about the timing of Jay's disappearance. To hear this season of Bear Brook ad-free, ⁠click here to become a member of our Patreon.⁠ Bear Brook is a production of the ⁠Document⁠ team at New Hampshire Public Radio. If you have tips or more information, email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Private Matter, Episode 1

A Private Matter, Episode 1

2026-10-2126:391

A Christmas tree farmer with dementia named Jay Hickey vanishes from his small town in rural New Hampshire. Jay's wife Patty never reports him missing. A tipster claims "a lot of strangeness is starting to emerge" – and they're right. To hear this season of Bear Brook ad-free, click here to become a member of our Patreon. Bear Brook is a production of the Document team at New Hampshire Public Radio. If you have tips or more information, email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer | Bear Brook Season 3: A Private Matter

Trailer | Bear Brook Season 3: A Private Matter

2026-09-2303:071

A Christmas tree farmer with dementia disappears. His wife never reports him missing. Can anyone find out why? A Private Matter is the third season of Bear Brook, the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio hosted by Jason Moon. New episodes starting October 21, 2026. Listen to Bear Brook ad-free and support our journalism at patreon.com/BearBrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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