In Bakersfield, California in 1991 two boys stumbled upon a grisly discovery; the murdered body of a young woman. In the Shadows is the new podcast from Wondery+ and Casefile Presents, which follows the ensuing thirty-two year ordeal to uncover those responsible for the crime and bring them to justice.
The mystery riveted the desert-town for years. Police immediately zeroed-in on the victim's long-time boyfriend, a beloved star athlete. But popular opinion was divided. Despite national attention and several trials, a conviction remained elusive and many thought the case would never be solved. That is, until this podcast turned over a new leaf.
During the investigation of In the Shadows, several individuals revealed shocking information previously unknown to authorities. Ultimately, this new insight turned everything on its head and will bring you one step closer to deciding who’s responsible for the murder.
The first episode of In the Shadows is available wherever you get your podcasts.
You can listen to the rest of the series ad-free only on Wondery+ (https://wondery.com/shows/in-the-shadows). Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts and take advantage of their 7 day free trial.
This is an unofficial transcript meant for reference. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Transcript generated on 2023-02-07.