Can't Look Away: A Mother/Daughter Obsession with True Crime

CAN’T LOOK AWAY is hosted by a mother and daughter who share an obsession with true crime. Our goal is to produce interesting, informative episodes focused on specific cases which have captured our fascination.

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Episode 2: Diane Downs

We examine the case of Diane Downs, the mother who claimed that she and her three children were shot in an attempted carjacking in Springfield, Oregon in 1983. By the time she reached the hospital, 7 year old Cheryl was dead, 3 year old Danny was paralyzed, and 8 year old Christie was barely clinging to life. Police began to suspect that the person who was supposed to love them most had tried to sacrifice them in order to be with her married lover, a man who did not want children. Sources: Small...

Feb 08, 2019•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Blotter Episode 1: Etan Patz & Jayme Closs

We talk about the rerun of the "48 Hours" special on Etan Patz and the recovery of Jayme Closs! Sources: " The Lost Boy: The Disappearance of Etan Patz ", "48 Hours" " Complaint Reveals Chilling Details of Jayme Closs's Abduction, Captivity ", CBS News...

Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 1: The Abduction and Murder of Adam Walsh

In our first official episode, we discuss the case that started it all for both of us - the abduction and murder of Adam Walsh, as well as the accomplishments of his parents, John and Reve, who became the country's leading advocates for missing and abducted children. Sources: Bringing Adam Home: The Abduction that Changed America by Les Standiford and Joe Matthews Compilation of News Reports on Adam's Abduction "Adam Walsh Murder: John and Reve Walsh Re-Live the Investigation" by Dan Harris and ...

Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 0: True Crime Origins

In our intro episode, we look at how we got into true crime, talk about a few of the cases that have stuck with us, and discuss our goals for the podcast. For Episode 1: The Abduction and Murder of Adam Walsh Read Bringing Adam Home: The Abduction That Changed the World by Les Standiford and Joe Matthews Read Tears of Rage by John Walsh Watch Adam (1983) Watch Adam: His Song Continues (1986)

Jan 02, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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