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The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater

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When she was 18, Margo Freshwater fell in with a much older man, and together they blazed through a three-week long crime spree that ended with her sentenced to 99 years for murder. But then she escaped from prison...and vanished for the next three decades. As Margo built a life under a new name; investigators chased her ghost...  When host, Cooper Moll, sets out to find Margo, she expects the legend. What she finds is a far more tangled story.  Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater, ad-free by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. New episodes drop on the first of every month. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases on Apple Podcasts and hit Subscribe, or visit GetTheBinge.com. Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – Feed your true crime obsession. A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 6. The Reckoning

Tonya is behind bars again. The only thing that can free her is evidence nobody bothered to consider the first time. And if they dismissed her story fifty years ago – why would they trust it now? Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. Want more of the story? Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime ...

Feb 09, 202643 minSeason 15Ep. 6

The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 5. Tables, Turned

What begins as an ordinary afternoon ends with Tonya in handcuffs and her family in disbelief that she’s a convicted murderer. It turns out there’s a lot more to the Bonnie and Clyde story than was previously known. Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. Want more of the story? Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – f...

Feb 02, 202645 minSeason 15Ep. 5

The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 4. Born to Run

With a new identity, Tonya begins to believe her past is buried for good. But when her story makes it to primetime TV, a swaggering young special agent starts closing in. Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. Want more of the story? Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. The Crimes of ...

Jan 26, 202643 minSeason 15Ep. 4

Craving more of the story? Check out the free newsletter from The Binge

Sign up at Patreon.com/TheBinge . It’s your chance to go beyond the final cut and uncover the stories that continue long after the episode ends, directly from the people who create them. And because The Binge is all about connection, the newsletter also comes with free access to our chat rooms, where listeners can talk theories, discuss episodes, and connect with other true-crime fans. It’s free. It’s for you. And it’s where the story continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Jan 20, 20261 min

The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 3. Undercover

In a last-ditch gamble, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents conceive an elaborate ruse to try to get Margo’s relatives to turn on her. Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. Want more of the story? Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge . The Crimes of Margo Freshwater is brought to you by Glass Entertainment and Sony Mus...

Jan 19, 202643 minSeason 15Ep. 3

The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 2. Bad Lead

On the run with nothing but adrenaline and borrowed luck, Margo Freshwater vanishes into Baltimore while detectives waste precious time chasing the wrong trail. Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. Want more of the story? Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge . The Crimes of Margo Freshwater is brought to you by Glass Entertain...

Jan 12, 202639 minSeason 15Ep. 2

The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 1. The Breakout

Margo Freshwater is just 18 when she tries to bail out a friend charged with armed robbery. She ends up in big trouble of her own, when she and a much older man tear across the South like Bonnie and Clyde, shooting first and asking questions later. Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. Want more of the story? Join our free newsletter at Pa...

Jan 05, 202642 minSeason 15Ep. 1

Introducing: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater

Coming soon to The Binge, it's The Crimes of Margo Freshwater. When she was 18, Margo Freshwater fell in with a much older man, and together they blazed through a three-week long crime spree that ended with her sentenced to 99 years for murder. But then she escaped from prison...and vanished for the next three decades. As Margo built a life under a new name; investigators chased her ghost... When host, Cooper Moll, sets out to find Margo, she expects the legend. What she finds is a far more tang...

Dec 29, 20251 min

Hunting the Bogeyman | 6. Answers

Nicole wrestles with whether she should try and meet the rapist face to face. Then she finds some measure of peace in an unexpected way. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Hun...

Dec 08, 202539 minSeason 14Ep. 6

The Binge Newsletter Is Here: Dive Deeper Into True Crime

We know you’ve been craving more. More details. More context. More of the story behind the story. That’s why we created The Binge Newsletter —a free, twice-monthly deep dive into the cases you can’t stop thinking about. Inside, you’ll find: Behind-the-scenes reporting and moments that never made it into the series Case updates from past seasons Insider notes from the teams who bring these stories to life And because true crime is better together, we’ve opened The Binge Chat Rooms —a space to sha...

Dec 03, 20251 min

Hunting the Bogeyman | 5. Unmasked

When the NorCal Rapist goes to trial, evidence from his storage unit paints a terrifying picture of him as a catfisher and lifelong predator. But Nicole still has questions. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge ...

Dec 01, 202537 minSeason 14Ep. 5

Hunting the Bogeyman | 4. The Arrest

After a breakthrough idea for solving cases cracks the mystery of the Golden State Killer, the NorCal Rapist’s identity is finally revealed. A stakeout ensues, and the hunt for his DNA. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go...

Nov 24, 202530 minSeason 14Ep. 4

Hunting the Bogeyman | 3. The Rollercoaster

When the Bogeyman attacks again, police launch an unprecedented operation to hunt him down. And finally Nicole finds out how her case was linked to the others in the series. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge ...

Nov 17, 202537 minSeason 14Ep. 3

Hunting the Bogeyman | 2. This Is Not a Movie

When Nicole hears about another attack eerily like hers, she sounds the alarm. Fifty miles away, celebrated cold case detective Paul Holes discovers two more cases no one knew were connected. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never ...

Nov 10, 202539 minSeason 14Ep. 2

Hunting the Bogeyman | 1. The Nightmare

Nicole is home alone when a masked man breaks in and sexually assaults her. She’s confident she can help police catch him. But things don’t go to plan. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge – feed your true crime...

Nov 03, 202534 minSeason 14Ep. 1

Introducing: Hunting the Bogeyman

When she’s 21, Nicole Earnest-Payte is attacked in her own home. She comes to believe a serial predator has started terrorizing women in Northern California. Officials are skeptical until acclaimed detective Paul Holes finds a clue, kickstarting an extraordinary hunt for a real-life bogeyman, and for Nicole, hope for an end to a long nightmare. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free November 1st by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’...

Oct 27, 20251 min

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 6. The Real Janis

There’s only one person left who holds the truth, Janis herself. David and host Larrison show up to answer the remaining mystery: Why did she keep up decades of lies? Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge ...

Oct 07, 202545 minSeason 13Ep. 6

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 5. Then Who is David?

Ogden passes off the baton to a new investigator, David, because for him, it’s personal. After a major break in the case, host Larrison Campbell and David set out to answer the question of how Janis pulled off decades of lies and deceit. Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your ho...

Sep 30, 202543 minSeason 13Ep. 5

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 4. Bombshell

During the lunch rush in a Texas Dairy Queen, Janis’s five decades of lies finally begin to crumble. But Ogden, the investigator, discovers that solving this part of the mystery has left him faced with an even bigger one. Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crim...

Sep 23, 202544 minSeason 13Ep. 4

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 3. Pregnant

After escaping from a murderous boyfriend, where does Janis turn up next? With a child she may or may not have stolen in the South Louisiana Bayous. As more witnesses come forward, the investigator's cold case is suddenly white hot. Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home fo...

Sep 16, 202544 minSeason 13Ep. 3

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 2. Risk Taker

The investigator visits a pair of sisters who begin to drop breadcrumbs of clues possibly leading to Janis’s whereabouts. The problem is, a few of those crumbs lead to more than one man known for murder. Is the investigator looking for Janis–or her headstone? Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers ...

Sep 09, 202544 minSeason 13Ep. 2

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 1. Like a Ghost

More than 40 years after Janis disappears from her Columbia, Mississippi home, Investigator Marc Ogden decides he’s going to solve the mystery of her disappearance. Has the most obvious suspect gotten away with murder for decades? Or is there more than one person who might want this mom of four dead? Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From...

Sep 02, 202540 minSeason 13Ep. 1

Introducing: The Vanishing of Janis Rose

Coming soon to The Binge, it's The Vanishing of Janis Rose. An investigator takes on the challenge of figuring out what became of a young mother of four who vanished from her small Mississippi community in the 1970s. He discovers a twisty tale of secrets that cross three states, stolen identities and the bed of at least one murderer. Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free September 2nd by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or...

Aug 26, 20251 min

The Doodler | 8. Rays of Hope

Since the reactivation of the Doodler case in 2018, Dan Cunningham has been eyeing a key person of interest. Cunningham met with him and even got a sample of his DNA. The SFPD is comparing that DNA with blood from the original crime scenes. Kevin and Mike convince Cunningham that another unsolved murder from 1975 may be the work of the Doodler, and they uncover the likely identity of “Dr. Priest,” too. With several avenues opening up for the SFPD to investigate, Kevin and Mike ask: What could th...

Aug 19, 202541 minSeason 12Ep. 8

The Doodler | 7. The Man in the Sketch

After the publication of the composite sketch, leads begin to pour in. SFPD receives a call from a psychiatrist’s office. The doctor claims the man in the sketch might be their patient. Homicide investigators act on the tip and question the man. But today there’s little information about what they learned and the psychiatrist can’t be found. So Kevin and Mike are left wondering why the patient was never arrested. This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of The Doo...

Aug 12, 202532 minSeason 12Ep. 7

The Doodler | 6. A Sketch for the Street Cops

In the Fall of 1975, a composite sketch of The Doodler is published in the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Sentinel, and tips begin to roll in. Street cops are on high alert for anyone matching the description. Inspectors Rotea Gilford and Earl Sanders round up several suspects for interrogation. Kevin and Mike uncover more details about a psychiatrist and secretary who claim their patient is The Doodler. This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of T...

Aug 05, 202525 minSeason 12Ep. 6

The Doodler | 5. An Actor and a Diplomat Walk into a Bar

At the end of 1975, The Doodler murders Harald Gullberg, the fifth and final suspected fatality that investigators have tied to this case. The Doodler’s sixth victim actually survives a brutal knife attack. Investigating today, Kevin is desperate to talk to an eyewitness, but investigator Dan Cunningham says the man wants to put the events of 1975 behind him. Private investigator Mike Taylor looks into rumors that this surviving victim may have been a Swedish diplomat, and some new leads emerge....

Jul 29, 202535 minSeason 12Ep. 5

The Doodler | 4. Gilford and Sanders

More than a year after the murder of Gerald Cavanagh, the SFPD finally assigns a dedicated team of investigators to The Doodler case. Turns out Rotea Gilford and Earl Sanders, the first Black homicide investigators in the SFPD, are perfectly suited for the job. Around this time, The Doodler claims his fourth victim - a nurse named Fredrick Capin. Now, Kevin and Mike try to learn what they can about the circumstances around his death. This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge al...

Jul 22, 202531 minSeason 12Ep. 4

The Doodler | 3. The Zebra Diversion

Kevin and Mike dig deeper into the lives of the first three Doodler victims, and a clear pattern begins to emerge around the method and location of these deaths: brutal stabbings in remote hookup spots. Did SFPD see that pattern in the ‘70s? Or was it lost amid the crime wave sweeping across the city at the time? They look into the infamous Zebra killings of 1973 and ‘74. This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of The Doodler, ad-free today by subscribing to The ...

Jul 15, 202526 minSeason 12Ep. 3

The Doodler | 2. Murder, Mistrust, and the SFPD

The Doodler’s second known victim is an up-and-coming San Francisco drag queen named Jae Stevens. In the present, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Kevin Fagan recruits private investigator and former Chronicle colleague Mike Taylor to help him track down some of Stevens’ friends and family. Through Jae’s story, we learn how the contentious relationship between police and the gay community complicates the original investigation. This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episode...

Jul 08, 202535 minSeason 12Ep. 2
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