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Drowning Creek

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True Crime
Society & Culture
Documentary
In the early morning hours of November 2, 2007, Justin Gaines walked out of a popular nightclub on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia and was never seen again. The investigation into Gaines' disappearance quickly went cold and remained so until 2015, when a man confessed to taking part in his murder. Though this detailed confession described what happened to Justin Gaines, who was involved, and where his body was placed, no arrest has ever been made. Host Sean Kipe digs into this story to find out what really happened to Justin Gaines and tries to make sense of the still ongoing investigation. But as Sean gets deeper, he finds himself in an underworld of drugs, money, and murder. ‘Best 2024, Podcasts of the Year’ – Amazon Music Podcasts
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Episodes

NEW SERIES: The Deadly Seven

Host Ashley Willcott is known as a TV anchor, a former judge, and a trial lawyer, and nearly all of the cases she's covered over the years intersect with one of the seven deadly sins. Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. The opposite of the seven heavenly virtues. These are THE REASONS why criminals commit crimes. They cannot resist their temptations. And it is a fascinating study to delve into the biggest and less known cases to figure out that why behind the crime; the motive. ...

Feb 18, 2025•1 min

NEW SEASON: Nobody Should Believe Me

Sophie Saves Zambia We begin the season by delving into Sophie Hartman’s 2016 memoir about her time in Zambia, Crowns of Beauty, where we learn about how a young woman from Michigan came to be the adopted mother of two Zambian girls by the age of 25. We learn about Sophie’s deep roots in evangelical Christianity and her state of mind prior to and during the adoptions of M and C; examining the way she portrays herself as both a martyr and savior. We’re also joined by Chad Goller-Sojourner, a perf...

Feb 05, 2025•39 min

The Way Forward |Chapter 10

As Sean hears more witness interviews corroborating one of investigators main theories, he learns new information that could change the entire investigation. Don't forget to follow Sean's new podcast How It All Went South at link.chtbl.com/howitallwentsouth

Aug 16, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10

The Silence is Deafening | Chapter 9

Sean hears the taped confessions of several key players in the case, and new light is shined on what might have happened the night Justin disappeared.

Aug 09, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9

The Frayed Ends | Chapter 7

Sean looks at numerous other theories surrounding Justin's disappearance. What if investigators have had it wrong all this time?

Jul 26, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Family Ties | Chapter 5

The former lead investigator on the case lays out his theory of what happened and Sean finds the most damning confession yet, that of Dylan's mother.

Jul 12, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5

A House of Glass | Chapter 4

Sean talks with the main suspect in Justin's case; the same man who confessed to taking part in his murder.

Jul 05, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Doorstep to Hell | Chapter 3

An anonymous call could be the key to unlocking the entire case. Sean looks deep into Justin's background to find any connection to his disappearance.

Jun 28, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Sunflower | Chapter 2

Sean talks with the private detective who has worked Justin's case for the last 16 years, and learns several key pieces of information the public has never heard before.

Jun 21, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Long November | Chapter 1

The investigation into the disappearance of Justin Gaines begins. How could a popular college freshman vanish without a trace from a club full of over 3,000?

Jun 21, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer: Drowning Creek

In the early morning hours of November 2, 2007, Justin Gaines walked out of a popular nightclub on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia and was never seen again. The investigation into Gaines' disappearance quickly went cold and remained so until 2015, when a man confessed to taking part in his murder. Though this detailed confession described what happened to Justin Gaines, who was involved, and where his body was placed, no arrest has ever been made. Host Sean Kipe digs into this story to find ou...

Jun 06, 2024•3 min