CounterClock

In order to tell the story of a crime, you have to turn back time. Every season, Investigative journalist Delia D'Ambra digs deep into a mind-bending mystery with the hopes of reigniting interest in a decades old homicide case.

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Episode 8: The Tall Blonde

One of the last people to see Denise Johnson alive comes forward and Delia tracks down the man who lived next door to Denise in 1997. For even more time with CounterClock, follow us on social media. Instagram: @counterclockpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CounterClockPod | @audiochuck Facebook: /CounterClockPodcast | /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 20, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Caller Unknown

CounterClock uncovers a terrible secret about Denise’s past in Florida and unearths a police report from Kill Devil Hills in 1996 that could point to who wanted her dead. For even more time with CounterClock, follow us on social media. Instagram: @counterclockpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CounterClockPod | @audiochuck Facebook: /CounterClockPodcast | /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Feb 13, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: The Brass

All of the former key law enforcement detectives on he Denise Johnson case go on record about the investigation and mistakes that were made. For even more time with CounterClock, follow us on social media. Instagram: @counterclockpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CounterClockPod | @audiochuck Facebook: /CounterClockPodcast | /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 13, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Search Warrant

A set of siblings start to suspect their downstairs tenant is involved in the crime and when police return to Norfolk Street, a new lead emerges. For even more time with CounterClock, follow us on social media. Instagram: @counterclockpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CounterClockPod | @audiochuck Facebook: /CounterClockPodcast | /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 06, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Of Interest

Denise's roommate from 22 years ago remembers critical details that could help investigators and Delia uncovers a perplexing connection between Denise and the first eyewitness on scene. For even more time with CounterClock, follow us on social media. Instagram: @counterclockpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CounterClockPod | @audiochuck Facebook: /CounterClockPodcast | /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Jan 30, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: The Dog

In 1997, the first eyewitness on scene is detained by police and years later CounterClock tracks him down. Investigators begin to consider Denise’s four-legged companion a critical piece of evidence. For even more time with CounterClock, follow us on social media. Instagram: @counterclockpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CounterClockPod | @audiochuck Facebook: /CounterClockPodcast | /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Jan 23, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Small Operation

Kill Devil Hills police detectives, past and present, weigh in on the lagging progress in the case and the location of evidence from Denise's autopsy comes into question. For even more time with CounterClock, follow us on social media. Instagram: @counterclockpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CounterClockPod | @audiochuck Facebook: /CounterClockPodcast | /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Jan 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Dainty

Twenty-two years after Denise Johnson was brutally murdered and her home set on fire in Kill Devil Hills, NC, host Delia D'Ambra begins a new investigation. This episode details the chaotic first response, the immediate realization of homicide despite the fire, and the perplexing arson patterns, including fires set in a lingerie drawer. Through interviews with first responders and Denise's sister, the episode explores theories about the killer's profile and the frustrating lack of official public records.

Jan 16, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Season 1: The Murder of Denise Johnson

Twenty years after emergency responders found Denise Johnson murdered in her burning Kill Devil Hills home, investigative journalist Delia D'Ambra reopens the cold case. Returning to her hometown, she digs into new leads and leverages advances in technology to uncover evidence that may finally bring justice for Denise. This episode sets the stage for a deep dive into the crime, exploring potential suspects and the persistent impact of the unsolved murder.

Nov 27, 2019•3 min

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